The “INXS Platinum – 30 Years In The Making” radio special and interview package, produced by Australian companies, Strategic Media Solutions and Twenty5eight, will be available to radio stations and select music media around the world. Timed to coincide with the band’s release of their 42 song INXS Platinum album collection, the radio special will be available in Australia on a market exclusive basis.

The 42 song INXS Platinum album collection is currently only available in Australia on iTunes. Within hours of its release it had hit the number one most downloaded.

SMS Managing Director, David Rogerson says the opportunity to get involved came just 24 hours prior to the launch of the new INXS collection. “We knew it was coming, but were all sworn to secrecy until it officially became public.”

INXS guitarist Tim Farriss says “I’ve been recording a series of media specials with David and Annie (Rogerson) over the past 2 years and have been impressed with their work. I mentioned to our Manager Chris Murphy that the launch of our latest INXS Platinum studio and live package would be an ideal opportunity to support the band’s philosophy of employing quality Australian talent on our projects.”

The four hour special will cover the story behind the studio and live tracks from their mix of 42 songs on the INXS Platinum package. It also chronicles the band’s life on the road touring, with inside stories on performing live with other legendary bands. Hosting the special will be INXS band members Tim Farriss, Kirk Pengilly and Jon Farriss.

The global launch of “INXS Platinum – 30 Years In The Making” will be part of a staggered roll out over the next few weeks in markets including New Zealand, South Africa, The United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, USA , Asia and South America see INXS Platinum released locally via iTunes.