Musicians, music labels, and related companies can now secure a complimentary .MUSIC domain name, with the registration deadline set for Tuesday, September 10th. This initiative aims to enhance the digital presence of music professionals and is facilitated by Hypebot, a respected resource within the music industry.
The registration process includes a verified identity safeguard through trusted partners, ensuring the protection of registrants’ identities. Although securing a .MUSIC domain is free, users will need to pay a nominal one-time identity verification fee of $1.99. This fee is refundable if the chosen domain name is already taken. Hypebot is among the initial platforms to offer this service without upfront costs and has made it clear that it does not profit from these transactions.
Prominent artists such as Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga have already benefited from this initiative, indicating its appeal among influential figures in the music industry. The global launch of the .MUSIC domain is scheduled for October, with specific retail pricing pending determination by ICANN-accredited domain registrars and resellers.
Individuals interested in claiming their .MUSIC domain can register here. Moreover, readers are encouraged to explore further insights into the music industry from Bruce Houghton, Hypebot’s founder and Senior Advisor at Bandsintown, who serves as a professor at Berklee College Of Music.