Musicians, labels, and music-related companies have the unique opportunity to secure a complimentary .MUSIC domain name by Tuesday, September 10th. This initiative aims to enhance the digital presence of music professionals and is facilitated by Hypebot, a well-regarded resource within the music business sector.
The .MUSIC domain registration process includes a verified identity safeguard through trusted partners, ensuring that registrants' identities remain protected. While registration is free, there is a nominal one-time identity verification fee of $1.99, which is refundable if the selected domain name is unavailable. Reports indicate that Hypebot, being one of the first platforms to provide this service at no upfront cost, does not profit from these transactions.
Prominent artists such as Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga have already registered their .MUSIC domains, demonstrating the initiative's appeal amongst industry figures. The global launch of the .MUSIC domain is slated for October, with retail prices yet to be determined by ICANN-accredited domain registrars and resellers.
Those interested in acquiring their .MUSIC domain can register here. Additionally, readers can explore further insights into the music business from Bruce Houghton, Hypebot’s founder, who also serves as a Senior Advisor at Bandsintown and is a professor at Berklee College Of Music.