Musicians, labels, and music-related companies have the chance to secure a complimentary .MUSIC domain name by Tuesday, September 10th. This initiative, designed to bolster the digital presence of music professionals, is being facilitated by Hypebot, a prominent resource within the music business sector.
The .MUSIC domain registration process involves a verified identity safeguard through trusted partners, ensuring registrants' identities are protected. Although registration is free, there is a nominal one-time identity verification fee of $1.99, which is refundable if the selected domain name is not available. Reports indicate that Hypebot, one of the earliest platforms to offer this service at no upfront cost, does not profit from these transactions.
Notable artists including Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga have already taken advantage of this promotional opportunity, highlighting its appeal among industry figures. The global launch of the .MUSIC domain is set for October, with retail prices yet to be established by ICANN-accredited domain registrars and resellers.
Those interested in acquiring their .MUSIC domain can register here. Additionally, readers can delve into further music business insights from Hypebot’s founder, Bruce Houghton, who also holds the position of Senior Advisor at Bandsintown and is a professor at Berklee College Of Music.