Musicians, music labels, and related companies now have the opportunity to secure a complimentary .MUSIC domain name, with the registration deadline set for Tuesday, September 10th. This initiative is aimed at enhancing 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 to ensure the protection of registrants’ identities. While acquiring a .MUSIC domain is free, users must pay a nominal one-time identity verification fee of $1.99, which is refundable if the chosen domain name is already taken. Hypebot is one of the initial platforms to offer this service without upfront costs and has clarified that it does not profit from these transactions.
Prominent artists such as Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga have already taken advantage of 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 still to be determined by ICANN-accredited domain registrars and resellers.
Individuals interested in claiming their .MUSIC domain can register here. Furthermore, readers are encouraged to delve into more insights into the music industry from Bruce Houghton, founder of Hypebot and Senior Advisor at Bandsintown, who also serves as a professor at Berklee College Of Music.