The .MUSIC Domain is Now Available to Everyone

UPDATED October 8, 2024

We are excited to announce that the long-awaited .MUSIC top-level domain (TLD) is set to launch after more than a decade of anticipation! The .MUSIC domain is an online experience dedicated to the global music community. In addition to owning your name, verified .MUSIC domain owners will also enjoy exclusive access to a music services platform. This platform will serve as a hub for artists, brands, and fans to explore collaborative opportunities.

Who can register a .MUSIC domain name?

To register a .MUSIC domain name, you must have a nexus with the global music community.

Individuals can qualify with their legal name as either a musician, band, or music industry professional. Unregistered group or performance names require establishing an initial music record or music connections that can be documented or verified before registering the associated domain name.

Organizations can qualify with their established and understood music brand or company name through registered trademarks and other government-issued documentation. The registry may reserve some geographical, genre, and generic words.

.MUSIC Launch Schedule

Community Phase

NOW CLOSED

Dates: ~~January 1, 2024 through September 10, 2024~~

Eligibility: Musicians, bands, creators, and members of the music community

Early Access Phase

NOW CLOSED

Dates: ~~October 1 – 7, 2024~~

Eligibility: Any user with a music nexus

Pricing:

Day 1 – ~~October 1, 2024~~ –
$11,999 + registration fee

Day 2 – ~~October 2, 2024~~ –
$6,299 + registration fee

Day 3 – ~~October 3, 2024~~ –
$1,999 + registration fee

Day 4 – ~~October 4, 2024~~ –
$799 + registration fee

Day 5 – ~~October 5, 2024~~ –
$199 + registration fee

Day 6 – ~~October 6, 2024~~ –
$169 + registration fee

Day 7 – ~~October 7, 2024~~ –
$139 + registration fee

General Availability

OPEN TO EVERYONE

Date: October 8, 2024

Eligibility: Any user with a music nexus

Pricing: $59.99 registration fee

How to register a .MUSIC domain in General Availability

When General Availability begins on October 8, 2024, individuals with a nexus to the global music community can register .MUSIC domain names at 101domain.com/music. Until then, you can choose to pre-order your domain at no extra cost. Here’s how it works: You pay for a General Availability registration, and once the phase begins, we’ll promptly submit your order. Rest assured, there’s no risk—if we are unable to secure your chosen name, you’ll receive a full 100% refund.

What are the benefits of registering a .MUSIC domain?

By registering a .MUSIC domain name, you gain exclusive access to the industry’s first-ever verified, secure, and standardized music identification service. This platform, called the Music Hub, is where users will be able to access, consume, purchase, and use verified music services.

Brands, artists, music professionals, and companies with a verified .MUSIC ID will be able to create distinct profiles showcasing images, content, offerings, and more. Fans will have a dashboard as well where they can log in to my.MUSIC and follow artists and businesses. Music Search, Music Channels, a marketplace, analytics, and more will be part of the Music Hub experience.

What is a .MUSIC ID?

A .MUSIC ID establishes a verified identity standard, similar to a passport, tailored for the music community and industry. Verified IDs are experiencing rapid adoption across platforms and companies, including Twitter, Facebook, and Microsoft, enhancing platform users’ trust and confidence.

Your .MUSIC domain name and verified .MUSIC ID will grant you access to the Music Hub. The Music Hub will have a login for verified .MUSIC ID users, much like what you would do for Facebook or LinkedIn. Similar to Apple’s App Store ®, the Music Hub will be the future marketplace for the global music community.

Registry.MUSIC firmly believes that this verification mechanism will empower future music innovation, technological progress (including artificial intelligence), secure transactions, and collaborative community efforts among music creators, professionals, and companies. This process ensures that the entity associated with a .MUSIC domain name is indeed the genuine entity it claims to be.

What verified music services will be available at launch?

Open & Universal MusicID

Take Charge of Your Music Universe: Take full ownership of your music world with your .MUSIC name and MusicID. These act as the core of your personalized music universe, giving you complete control and command over your music identity.

Protect Your Work: Easily imprint or mark anything online as your authentic identity, brand, and works. The free SmartBadge includes an embedded MusicID QR code that directs fans to your SmartPage, where they can verify the authenticity of you and your work.

Steps to Acquire and Use Your Free SmartBadge

Register your .MUSIC name at 101domain.com/music.
Complete the music identity verification process.
Receive your free SmartBadge and SmartPage from my.MUSIC, available to all registered .MUSIC name owners.

Music SmartPage

The Ultimate Verification Source for Your Music: In a world of digital fakes and fraud, your SmartPage serves as a source of truth for your fans, friends, and colleagues. Completely free for .MUSIC name owners, it allows you to control and showcase your music and identity.

Always Connects Back to You: Use the SmartBadge’s embedded MusicID QR code to link fans back to your SmartPage, ensuring they can always verify the authenticity of you and your work.

Additional Services

The Music Hub will launch in 2024, with two powerful music services:

Search.MUSIC – the world’s first music-exclusive search engine
Channels.MUSIC – a global music and targeted promotion automated listing service

The Music Hub will provide additional free services and features over time:

.MUSIC ID/Music analytics
Advanced Music Search Engine Controls
Search Engine Branding
Promotion & Discovery
Industry Directory

Fan Membership Services
Private Messaging
Collaboration and Networking
Music Events Sponsorships
Secure Transactions

The power of .MUSIC for corporate brands

By registering a .MUSIC domain, you unlock exclusive access to the future Music Hub platform. Being a part of the Music Hub will not only enhance your brand recognition but also open doors to potential partnerships and opportunities within the music community. The platform aims to foster a supportive environment, amplifying the visibility of brands and artists alike.

One such example of how corporate brands can build relationships within the global music community by utilizing the Music Hub is music sponsorship events. Renowned brands like Apple, American Express, Pepsi, and Adidas are harnessing the power of music by strategically sponsoring music events, such as the Montreal Jazz Festival, Coachella, and Tomorrowland.

Music is a universal language that touches and connects with audiences on a deep, emotional level and can elevate customer goodwill towards sponsoring brands. The Music Hub, which will will be released at General Availability on April 10, 2024, will provide additional free services and features over time to assist corporate brands. We are excited to share more about this exciting opportunity as we learn more.

Registering a .MUSIC domain is an essential move for corporate clients looking to secure their brand and trademark. The benefits extend beyond just owning a unique domain extension. You also gain exclusive access to the future Music Hub. This platform promises to be a game-changer for the music industry, offering a dedicated space for artists, music professionals, and enthusiasts to connect and collaborate.

So, if you’re a corporate client looking to make a lasting impact in the music industry, now is the time to secure your .MUSIC domain. By doing so, you’ll not only safeguard your brand but also position yourself at the forefront of this exciting movement. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. Our staff is ready to help you quickly and effortlessly secure your domain name in Sunrise.