iTMS Canada Launch Tomorrow?

MacRumors · Nov 22, 2004, 03:47 PM

All signs indicate that Apple is on the threshold of their launch of a localized iTunes Music Store for Canada. Many members have noticed that the message "The iTunes Music Store is not available in your country yet" appears when they select any country, which mirrors the behavior just before the launch of the European iTMS stores on October 26.A Canadian launch tomorrow, November 23, would be three days earlier than the previously rumored date of November 26.

adamberti · Nov 22, 2004, 03:50 PM

That's the loop I'm getting - credit card is ready. And I can still browse and search the store, same as before EU launch.

Happy Americans? No more whining from up North eh?

im_noahselby · Nov 22, 2004, 03:50 PM

This is great news indeed

It's about time us Canucks got the ITMS, we've been waiting for what seems like forever...

Noah

Mord · Nov 22, 2004, 03:50 PM

they took there time

Macmaniac · Nov 22, 2004, 03:50 PM

At last the complaints about the lack of ITMS Canada will stop, which country is next?

Doctor Q · Nov 22, 2004, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Macmaniac

At last the complaints about the lack of ITMS Canada will stop, which country is next?

Ireland? Australia? Japan?

~Shard~ · Nov 22, 2004, 04:01 PM

Great news, can't wait! Now I can expect some iTMS gift certificates for Christmas!

3 days early would be great, and I suppose that makes sense since that technically would be on a Tuesday.

ct77 · Nov 22, 2004, 04:01 PM

... I can instantly satisfy my cravings for timeless classics:

Timeless Classic

zelmo · Nov 22, 2004, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctor Q

Ireland? Australia? Japan?

yes.

~Shard~ · Nov 22, 2004, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctor Q

Ireland? Australia? Japan?

I agree, I think all 3 of those would be excellent places for Apple to focus on - they're definitely the logical places to go next if nothing else....

Steamboatwillie · Nov 22, 2004, 04:04 PM

If I remember correctly... On the Canadian Music Channels (TV) didn't the Canadian Government rule that a certain amount of video's played had to be Canadian artists? I'm a bit hazy on the topic and have no facts to back that other than vaguely remembering hearing something about that. If that is true do you think they would impose something similar on the iTunes music store? A minimum percentage of the artists must be Canadian? Seems unreasonable to me. Just curious if anyone has an opinion.

littlegreen · Nov 22, 2004, 04:07 PM

it's not tomorrow.

virividox · Nov 22, 2004, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ct77

... I can instantly satisfy my cravings for timeless classics:

Timeless Classic

haha HE HAS AN ALBUM!!!

~Shard~ · Nov 22, 2004, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steamboatwillie

If I remember correctly... On the Canadian Music Channels (TV) didn't the Canadian Government rule that a certain amount of video's played had to be Canadian artists? I'm a bit hazy on the topic and have no facts to back that other than vaguely remembering hearing something about that. If that is true do you think they would impose something similar on the iTunes music store? A minimum percentage of the artists must be Canadian? Seems unreasonable to me. Just curious if anyone has an opinion.

You're probably thinking of the CRTC (Canadian Radio and Telecommunications COmmission), the regulating body for television, radio, etc. content here in Canada. Although our major media has to have "X" percent of Canadian content on it, I doubt they would have any say over something like iTMS, so I'm not sure if this would be the case. I'm not too familiar with the Canadian Recordnig Industry Association's stance, rules, etc. though, so perhaps they will try and enforce something.

~Shard~ · Nov 22, 2004, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlegreen

it's not tomorrow.

Wow, what an informative first post you've made! Care to elaborate and explain your comment a bit further to give it some substance and make it a little more benefical for everyone reading this?

antirealist · Nov 22, 2004, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macrumors

All signs indicate that Apple is on the threshold of their launch of a localized iTunes Music Store for Canada. Many members have noticed that the message "The iTunes Music Store is not available in your country yet" appears when they select any country, which mirrors the behavior just before the launch of the European iTMS stores on October 26...

Well, we know it's coming anyway, but isn't this just standard iTMS behaviour? I've seen this message since the store started.

Raid · Nov 22, 2004, 04:17 PM

Well this will be a good thing for me, and the music industry... I previoulsy posted that I'd budget $0.99 a day for the iTMS, when it opened. So I started a little early (Nov 1st) and I have $21.78 to spend at the iTMS if it opened today. This adds up to $361.35 for the year and is about double the amount of cash I've ever spent on music in one year. Looking at it individually might not add up, but imagine if there are more like me ... but perhaps not so budget oriented.

HoserHead · Nov 22, 2004, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctor Q

Ireland? Australia? Japan?

Ireland at least. Look at the findings circworld and I posted to the iTMS Canada - Next month thread.

appleguy · Nov 22, 2004, 04:23 PM

I am getting the same message for the store and I am in New Zealand

Steamboatwillie · Nov 22, 2004, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Shard~

You're probably thinking of the CRTC (Canadian Radio and Telecommunications COmmission), the regulating body for television, radio, etc. content here in Canada. Although our major media has to have "X" percent of Canadian content on it, I doubt they would have any say over something like iTMS, so I'm not sure if this would be the case. I'm not too familiar with the Canadian Recordnig Industry Association's stance, rules, etc. though, so perhaps they will try and enforce something.

If they did wouldn't they also have to impose the same restrictions on brick & mortar record stores? I think you are right and the music available on ITMS Canada (if they indeed do launch) won't be governed to meet a certain amount of Canadian content.

littlegreen · Nov 22, 2004, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Shard~

Wow, what an informative first post you've made! Care to elaborate and explain your comment a bit further to give it some substance and make it a little more benefical for everyone reading this?

not really, no. just thought i'd share what i know to save you the disappointment of opening iTunes tomorrow and not seeing the Music Store link in the source list.

is that a more informative second post?

jwhitnah · Nov 22, 2004, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by littlegreen

it's not tomorrow.

What is your source or is this a random guess?

tobyc · Nov 22, 2004, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steamboatwillie

If I remember correctly... On the Canadian Music Channels (TV) didn't the Canadian Government rule that a certain amount of video's played had to be Canadian artists? I'm a bit hazy on the topic and have no facts to back that other than vaguely remembering hearing something about that. If that is true do you think they would impose something similar on the iTunes music store? A minimum percentage of the artists must be Canadian? Seems unreasonable to me. Just curious if anyone has an opinion.

You are talking about the CRTC ruling on Canadian Content. Yes that is still in effect for Broadcast media like TV and Radio. But this is not the same for retail. I could have a store that featured only Japanese titles, however I could not have a radio station that only played Japanese music (ie music made in Japan) I could, however, have a Japanese language radio station that played music made in Canada that was sung in Japanese.

This is quite common amongst non-US nations. Both France and England have content rules that require a certain amount of home-grown content.

This is reqiured when you live next or trade with such a huge content producer as the US.

And personally I am all for Canadian Content, where would the Hip be if it weren't for Canadian Content and frosh week

robocop2000 · Nov 22, 2004, 04:27 PM

I'm getting the 'not available in your country' message aswell in Ireland. I have been buying songs from the UK store through an English bank account but now I can't even get into the store to browse. Something is going down! (or coming up

)

Steamboatwillie · Nov 22, 2004, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlegreen

not really, no. just thought i'd share what i know to save you the disappointment of opening iTunes tomorrow and not seeing the Music Store link in the source list.

is that a more informative second post?

Ok, to be specific: How do you know that???

Nov 22, 2004, 03:47 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	iTMS Canada Launch Tomorrow? All signs indicate that Apple is on the threshold of their launch of a localized iTunes Music Store for Canada. Many members have noticed that the message "The iTunes Music Store is not available in your country yet" appears when they select any country, which mirrors the behavior just before the launch of the European iTMS stores on October 26.A Canadian launch tomorrow, November 23, would be three days earlier than the previously rumored date of November 26.

Nov 22, 2004, 03:50 PM	#4
Mord macrumors 601 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: People's Republic of Yorkshire	they took there time __________________ Consider the lily.

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Macmaniac macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: A tiny spec in the "Garden State", 1 square mile in area, somewhere on the outskirts of town by the railroad tracks	At last the complaints about the lack of ITMS Canada will stop, which country is next? __________________ The customer is NOT always right

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~Shard~ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	Great news, can't wait! Now I can expect some iTMS gift certificates for Christmas! 3 days early would be great, and I suppose that makes sense since that technically would be on a Tuesday. __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

Nov 22, 2004, 04:01 PM	#8
ct77 macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2004	At last... ... I can instantly satisfy my cravings for timeless classics: Timeless Classic

Nov 22, 2004, 03:50 PM	#2
adamberti macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2003	That's the loop I'm getting - credit card is ready. And I can still browse and search the store, same as before EU launch. Happy Americans? No more whining from up North eh?

Nov 22, 2004, 03:50 PM	#3
im_noahselby macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada	This is great news indeed It's about time us Canucks got the ITMS, we've been waiting for what seems like forever... Noah

Nov 22, 2004, 04:04 PM	#11
Steamboatwillie macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Memphis, TN	If I remember correctly... On the Canadian Music Channels (TV) didn't the Canadian Government rule that a certain amount of video's played had to be Canadian artists? I'm a bit hazy on the topic and have no facts to back that other than vaguely remembering hearing something about that. If that is true do you think they would impose something similar on the iTunes music store? A minimum percentage of the artists must be Canadian? Seems unreasonable to me. Just curious if anyone has an opinion. __________________ 15" PowerBook 1.25gHz/512MB/80GB/Superdrive Just remember, I am not your average idiot.

Nov 22, 2004, 04:07 PM	#12
littlegreen macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2004	no it's not tomorrow.

Nov 22, 2004, 04:17 PM	#17
Raid macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Toronto	Well this will be a good thing for me, and the music industry... I previoulsy posted that I'd budget $0.99 a day for the iTMS, when it opened. So I started a little early (Nov 1st) and I have $21.78 to spend at the iTMS if it opened today. This adds up to $361.35 for the year and is about double the amount of cash I've ever spent on music in one year. Looking at it individually might not add up, but imagine if there are more like me ... but perhaps not so budget oriented. __________________ Freedom of speech does not mean freedom of responsibility for your own speech. Need to search MacRumors? MRoogle it!

Nov 22, 2004, 04:23 PM	#19
appleguy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Auckland, NZ	I am getting the same message for the store and I am in New Zealand

Nov 22, 2004, 04:27 PM	#24
robocop2000 macrumors member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Another world	Ireland coming!!!! I'm getting the 'not available in your country' message aswell in Ireland. I have been buying songs from the UK store through an English bank account but now I can't even get into the store to browse. Something is going down! (or coming up )

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