Stripe launched the most diverse multi-channel radio network in Australia today.

The Stripe service, which has been testing since July, allows listeners nationwide access to all Stripe stations via the net and 3G Networks for just $7.95 per month.

Catering for all music tastes and broadcasting quality digital audio, Stripe is launching with premium music stations that are 100% commercial free. Station formats include mainstream, alternative, local artists and a variety of genre specific stations including the decades, dance, rock, jazz, hip hop, alternative and metal.

In the future, Stripe will be syndicating a number of stations from other global media outlets, including news, sports, weather, traffic, lifestyle and comedy.

“It’s so exciting to finally give radio listeners in Australia a choice and service they have never heard before. With Stripe we’re providing a platform for Australian artists, a place for different music to be heard, exclusive programs, live concerts and stations totally dedicated to feature artists. Stripe will revolutionise radio as FM did in the 80s. You can quote me on that.” –Glenn Wheatley

Stripe radio has been covered in a subarticle in today’s Australian Financial Review. Neil Shoebridge writes, in the opening paragraph:

Over the past year Glenn Wheatley’s new business Stripe has signed licensing deals with music companies Sony BMG, Warner Music, EMI, Universal and Shock Records, plus smaller specialised firms such as Ministry of Sound and Central Station.

You can read the full article here. Our Program Director, Jarrod Graetz, has been working hard on building a fantastic music strategy for Stripe and all our stations.

Stripe radio has been covered by the Australian Financial Review today, by Neil Shoebridge.

The opening paragraph:

Glenn Wheatley is back in business, bankrolled by an eclectic collection of investors including former Allco Finance Group chairman David Coe, Sydney radio announcer Alan Jones, fashion designer Collette Dinnigan and eBay Australia vice-president Simon Smith.

Please read on for the full article here.