Sources: Australian iTunes Music Store ready to serve tunes
Apple Computer this Thursday will finally launch a much anticipated localized version of its iTunes music download service in the land of Oz.
But sources close to the Australian music industry tell AppleInsider that this week's rumored announcement will pan out.
In addition to comments from actor and sometime-musician Russell Crowe, who recently told listeners of a local radio show that iTunes Australian would begin selling his tracks for $1.80 on April 28, sources have file several other corroborating reports.
For starters, Apple Computer Australia is now listed as the owner of the www.itunes.com.au domain name.
Additionally, Australian DJ BeXta recently wrote on her website that "iTunes is about to become available in Australia finally," and that it would host her album "Conversations with Ones and Zeros" as one of its first local offerings.
But the most telling information comes from music industry insiders who say that Apple on Thursday (the 28th) will launch a national advertising campaign for the iTunes music store in Australia.
Already the computer maker has booked spots with several radio stations that will begin airing Thursday afternoon.
This Thursday also marks the second anniversary of the iTunes music store, which launched on April 28th 2003.
If a report on Music.ch claims is accurate, Apple this Thursday will also launch iTunes music stores in Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
All five of the aforementioned locations were rumored to be the recipients of iTunes music stores in 2004 but saw plans delayed due to complicated regional licensing negotiations.
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Hmm. Would these inside sources have anything to do with appletalk?
Wherever it has come from this is good news for all concerned.... in Australia anyway....
I for one have got my hopes up and are waiting for Thursday so I can put some serious dents in my credit card...
Hurrah for AU iTMS
*wildly shakes fist in Cuperino direction*
This better be true Apple!
Try this:
The link in text: http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite...lag_sweden.jpg
Change the "sweden"-part to australia, norway, denmark or switzerland.
It's definitely coming.
Great find!
Just for kicks I tried Japan and a few others will no success....
Its happening people..... its FINALLY HAPPENING!
Man this is some sweet news! Since the first couple of let downs I've been incredibly scepticle about any news surrounding the Aus iTMS, but this is looking like it might, maybe, could, possibly, potentially be a goer.
Bring it.