The Ovation Channel was created by Optus Television to "present dance, opera, theatre, literature, jazz, classical music, design and even fashion, food and wine", modelling it on Canada's Bravo!, which formerly focused on such programming.

[1][2] In March 2006, management of the channel was given to Independent Entertainment, a company run by former SBS head Paddy Conroy under a deal that would see Optus retain ownership until 2009.

Ovation thanks you, its large and loyal audience, and invites you to make a comment if you wish.In March 2010 it was announced that the channel would become a la carte from 1 June on the Foxtel and Austar platforms.

[8] Ovation later announced that they would continue to be available via the internet, and in the coming months on LG, Samsung, and Panasonic smart TVs.

Ovation now exists solely as an online shop, selling DVDs of programming previously broadcast on the channel.