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'''.music''' is a | '''.music''' is a [[TLD|top-level domain names]] (TLD) dedicated for the use of music dissemination and appreciation. It was one of the most highly contested [[New gTLD Program|new gTLDs]] from the 2012 round, with 8 competitive applications in contention. As of 2022, the registry operator is DotMusic Limited, and the backend is provided by [[CentralNic]].<ref>[https://ntldstats.com/tld/music .music, nTLDStats] Accessed July 25, 2022</ref> | ||
==Applicants== | ==Applicants== | ||
# [[Far Further]] (.music LLC) (''[[Community TLD|Community Priority Application]]'') | #[[Far Further]] (.music LLC) (''[[Community TLD|Community Priority Application]]'') | ||
# [[Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd.]] ([[Entertainment Names Inc.]]) - This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/267 here]. | #[[Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd.]] ([[Entertainment Names Inc.]]) - This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/267 here]. | ||
# [[Google]] (Charleston Road Registry Inc.) | #[[Google]] (Charleston Road Registry Inc.) | ||
# [[Radix]] (DotMusic Inc.), one of 31 applications filed by the company | #[[Radix]] (DotMusic Inc.), one of 31 applications filed by the company | ||
# [[Famous Four Media]] (dot Music Limited), one of 61 applications filed by the company. This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/1261 here]. | #[[Famous Four Media]] (dot Music Limited), one of 61 applications filed by the company. This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/1261 here]. | ||
# [[DotMusic|Dot Music/CGR E-Commerce Ltd]] (''[[Community TLD|Community Priority Application]]'') | #[[DotMusic|Dot Music/CGR E-Commerce Ltd]] (''[[Community TLD|Community Priority Application]]'') | ||
# [[Donuts]] (Victor Cross) - This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/646 here]. | #[[Donuts]] (Victor Cross) - This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/646 here]. | ||
# [[Amazon]]<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/applicationstatus/viewstatus Music Status, ICANN.org]</ref> | #[[Amazon]]<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/applicationstatus/viewstatus Music Status, ICANN.org]</ref> | ||
===Constantine Roussos dotMusic Initiative=== | === Constantine Roussos dotMusic Initiative === | ||
The dot Music initiative ([[.MUSIC]]) was started by [[Constantine Roussos]] in 2005. He launched the dotMusic (music.us) website dedicated to gathering support via a petition to [[ICANN]] to approve the .music TLD for the global music industry. His initiative was supported by members of the music industry including bands, musicians, companies, professionals and many others. Based on the dotMusic website, Roussos' initiative gathered more than 1.5 million signatures for the petition. The dotMusic initiative objectives include:<ref> | The dot Music initiative ([[.MUSIC]]) was started by [[Constantine Roussos]] in 2005. He launched the dotMusic (music.us) website dedicated to gathering support via a petition to [[ICANN]] to approve the .music TLD for the global music industry. His initiative was supported by members of the music industry including bands, musicians, companies, professionals and many others. Based on the dotMusic website, Roussos' initiative gathered more than 1.5 million signatures for the petition. The dotMusic initiative objectives include:<ref> | ||
[http://www.linkedin.com/in/constantineroussos Constantine Roussos Linkedin Profile]</ref> <ref>[http://music.us/ music.us]</ref> | [http://www.linkedin.com/in/constantineroussos Constantine Roussos Linkedin Profile]</ref> <ref>[http://music.us/ music.us]</ref> | ||
* Music Education | *Music Education | ||
* Fight Against Piracy to Protect Trademarks and Music Intellectual Capital | *Fight Against Piracy to Protect Trademarks and Music Intellectual Capital | ||
* Promoting Arts and Global Music | *Promoting Arts and Global Music | ||
* Innovation in Music and Internet Space | *Innovation in Music and Internet Space | ||
Roussos also gathered support from different social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Myspace. The myspace.music page has almost 4.3 million friends or followers.<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/musicextension .MUSIC Extension: www.music.us]</ref> Aside from Roussos, [[Tina Dam]], Robert Singerman, Ken Abdo, Bob Donnelly and John Simsom comprise the Leadership Team of dot Music initiative. The team plans to operate the .music TLD using the multistakeholder approach and a portion of the revenue generated from the .music TLD registrations will be donated to selected non-profit organizations. Registrations will be restricted to .MUSIC-accredited Community Member Organizations (CMOs).<ref>[http://music.us/about.htm About Us]</ref> | Roussos also gathered support from different social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Myspace. The myspace.music page has almost 4.3 million friends or followers.<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/musicextension .MUSIC Extension: www.music.us]</ref> Aside from Roussos, [[Tina Dam]], Robert Singerman, Ken Abdo, Bob Donnelly and John Simsom comprise the Leadership Team of dot Music initiative. The team plans to operate the .music TLD using the multistakeholder approach and a portion of the revenue generated from the .music TLD registrations will be donated to selected non-profit organizations. Registrations will be restricted to .MUSIC-accredited Community Member Organizations (CMOs).<ref>[http://music.us/about.htm About Us]</ref> | ||
Mr. Ruoussos is now working with the [[DotMusic|DotMusic/CGR E-Commerce Ltd.]] bid, the [[Community TLD|community priority application]].<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/applicationstatus/viewstatus Music Status, ICANN.org]</ref> | |||
===Far Further Bid=== | ===Far Further Bid === | ||
[[Far Further]] is a TLD development and marketing company based in Tennessee. It was founded by music professionals with the objective to unite the global music industry and to provide a secure domain space for the industry, to promote music, protect intellectual property rights and to help advance music education through the .music TLD. <ref>[http://www.farfurther.com/mission Far Further Mission]</ref> It is a [[Community TLD|community priority application]]. | [[Far Further]] is a TLD development and marketing company based in Tennessee. It was founded by music professionals with the objective to unite the global music industry and to provide a secure domain space for the industry, to promote music, protect intellectual property rights and to help advance music education through the .music TLD. <ref>[http://www.farfurther.com/mission Far Further Mission]</ref> It is a [[Community TLD|community priority application]]. | ||
The company partnered with [[Neustar]] to provide back-end registry services.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/second-music-applicant-is-demand-media-partner/ Second .music applicant is Demand Media partner]</ref> Far Further's bid to operate the .music TLD is supported by the Recording Industry Association of America, International Federation of Phonographic Industries and The Recording Academy.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/riaa-backs-music-new-gtld-bid/ RIAA backs .music new gTLD bid]</ref> According to John Styll, the RIAA "support was | The company partnered with [[Neustar]] to provide back-end registry services.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/second-music-applicant-is-demand-media-partner/ Second .music applicant is Demand Media partner]</ref> Far Further's bid to operate the .music TLD is supported by the Recording Industry Association of America, International Federation of Phonographic Industries and The Recording Academy.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/riaa-backs-music-new-gtld-bid/ RIAA backs .music new gTLD bid]</ref> According to John Styll, the RIAA "support was hard won. The RIAA put together a loose coalition of organizations from sectors from around the world and ran a pretty intensive RFI process.” He also added that the .music TLD would be restricted and registrants will be qualified via association with a number of supporting organizations.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/riaa-backs-music-new-gtld-bid/ RIAA backs .music new gTLD bid]</ref><ref>[http://www.farfurther.com/about-us About Far Further]</ref> | ||
===TLDH and LHL Bid=== | ===TLDH and LHL Bid=== | ||
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The warning states that the applicant is "seeking exclusive access to a common generic string .. that relates to a broad market sector," which Ms. Dryden notes could have unintended consequences and a negative impact on competition.<ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/Music-AU-18029.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353430576000 Music AU, GACweb.ICANN.org]</ref> | The warning states that the applicant is "seeking exclusive access to a common generic string .. that relates to a broad market sector," which Ms. Dryden notes could have unintended consequences and a negative impact on competition.<ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/Music-AU-18029.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353430576000 Music AU, GACweb.ICANN.org]</ref> | ||
===Radix=== | ===Radix === | ||
Radix received a [[GAC]] Early Warning as an entire applicant, where each one of the applicants was flagged by the U.S. Government. This seems to be the only time a portfolio applicant had all of their applications warned. The issue does not deal with the technical capabilities or thematic content of their applications, but rather the inclusion of an email address associated with the US' Federal Bureau of Investigation. It seems that Radix included correspondence with this address as a recommendation with each of their applications.<ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/RadixReg-US-31.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353452704000 RadixReg. GACweb.ICANN.org] Retrieved 27 Nov 2012</ref> | Radix received a [[GAC]] Early Warning as an entire applicant, where each one of the applicants was flagged by the U.S. Government. This seems to be the only time a portfolio applicant had all of their applications warned. The issue does not deal with the technical capabilities or thematic content of their applications, but rather the inclusion of an email address associated with the US' Federal Bureau of Investigation. It seems that Radix included correspondence with this address as a recommendation with each of their applications.<ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/RadixReg-US-31.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353452704000 RadixReg. GACweb.ICANN.org] Retrieved 27 Nov 2012</ref> | ||
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The other community applicant is [[Far Further]] (.music LLC). Many of its executives are also members of music organizations and associations, and the applicant claims that "there are forty-two (42) clearly delineated, organized and pre-existing music community organizations that have provided individual written statements of support. This unparalleled level of global music community representation is referred to as the Charter Member Organizations of the Global Music Community (GMC). Collectively they represent over 4 million individual members within more than 1,000 associations in over 150 countries...Potential domain registrants must be members of or affiliated with at least one Member Organization of the Global Music Community."<ref>Application 1-959-51046</ref> | The other community applicant is [[Far Further]] (.music LLC). Many of its executives are also members of music organizations and associations, and the applicant claims that "there are forty-two (42) clearly delineated, organized and pre-existing music community organizations that have provided individual written statements of support. This unparalleled level of global music community representation is referred to as the Charter Member Organizations of the Global Music Community (GMC). Collectively they represent over 4 million individual members within more than 1,000 associations in over 150 countries...Potential domain registrants must be members of or affiliated with at least one Member Organization of the Global Music Community."<ref>Application 1-959-51046</ref> | ||
In October 2014, the Community Priority Evaluation panel gave Far Further 3 out of 16 points, where 14 points was a passing score. This means that Far Further's application for .music will not gain exclusive rights to the string as a Community Applicant, and will have to settle the contention with the other applicants through an auction or other method.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/17478-music-industry-gets-its-ass-handed-to-it-by-gtld-panel Music Industry Gets Its Ass Handed to It by gTLD Panel] ''DomainIncite''; By Kevin Murphy; Retrieved 08 Oct 2014</ref> | |||
==Objections== | ==Objections== | ||
An official Legal Rights Objection was filed by the applicant [[DotMusic|Dot Music/CGR E-Commerce Ltd]] against all fellow applicants.<ref>[http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/lro/cases/ LRO Cases, WIPO.int]</ref> | An official Legal Rights Objection was filed by the applicant [[DotMusic|Dot Music/CGR E-Commerce Ltd]] against all fellow applicants.<ref>[http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/lro/cases/ LRO Cases, WIPO.int]</ref> | ||
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{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:TLD]] | [[Category:TLD]] | ||
[[Category:Media New gTLDs|music]] | [[Category:Media New gTLDs|music]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:59, 25 July 2022
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| Status: | delegated |
| Manager: | DotMusic Limited |
| Registry Provider: | DotMusic Limited |
| Type: | Niche TLD |
| Category: | Media |
| Community TLD: | Music Industry |
More information: 
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.music is a top-level domain names (TLD) dedicated for the use of music dissemination and appreciation. It was one of the most highly contested new gTLDs from the 2012 round, with 8 competitive applications in contention. As of 2022, the registry operator is DotMusic Limited, and the backend is provided by CentralNic.[1]
Applicants[edit | edit source]
- Far Further (.music LLC) (Community Priority Application)
- Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd. (Entertainment Names Inc.) - This applicant submitted a Public Interest Commitment, which can be downloaded here.
- Google (Charleston Road Registry Inc.)
- Radix (DotMusic Inc.), one of 31 applications filed by the company
- Famous Four Media (dot Music Limited), one of 61 applications filed by the company. This applicant submitted a Public Interest Commitment, which can be downloaded here.
- Dot Music/CGR E-Commerce Ltd (Community Priority Application)
- Donuts (Victor Cross) - This applicant submitted a Public Interest Commitment, which can be downloaded here.
- Amazon[2]
Constantine Roussos dotMusic Initiative[edit | edit source]
The dot Music initiative (.MUSIC) was started by Constantine Roussos in 2005. He launched the dotMusic (music.us) website dedicated to gathering support via a petition to ICANN to approve the .music TLD for the global music industry. His initiative was supported by members of the music industry including bands, musicians, companies, professionals and many others. Based on the dotMusic website, Roussos' initiative gathered more than 1.5 million signatures for the petition. The dotMusic initiative objectives include:[3] [4]
- Music Education
- Fight Against Piracy to Protect Trademarks and Music Intellectual Capital
- Promoting Arts and Global Music
- Innovation in Music and Internet Space
Roussos also gathered support from different social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Myspace. The myspace.music page has almost 4.3 million friends or followers.[5] Aside from Roussos, Tina Dam, Robert Singerman, Ken Abdo, Bob Donnelly and John Simsom comprise the Leadership Team of dot Music initiative. The team plans to operate the .music TLD using the multistakeholder approach and a portion of the revenue generated from the .music TLD registrations will be donated to selected non-profit organizations. Registrations will be restricted to .MUSIC-accredited Community Member Organizations (CMOs).[6]
Mr. Ruoussos is now working with the DotMusic/CGR E-Commerce Ltd. bid, the community priority application.[7]
Far Further Bid[edit | edit source]
Far Further is a TLD development and marketing company based in Tennessee. It was founded by music professionals with the objective to unite the global music industry and to provide a secure domain space for the industry, to promote music, protect intellectual property rights and to help advance music education through the .music TLD. [8] It is a community priority application.
The company partnered with Neustar to provide back-end registry services.[9] Far Further's bid to operate the .music TLD is supported by the Recording Industry Association of America, International Federation of Phonographic Industries and The Recording Academy.[10] According to John Styll, the RIAA "support was hard won. The RIAA put together a loose coalition of organizations from sectors from around the world and ran a pretty intensive RFI process.” He also added that the .music TLD would be restricted and registrants will be qualified via association with a number of supporting organizations.[11][12]
TLDH and LHL Bid[edit | edit source]
On March 23, 2012, Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd. and LHL TLD Investment Partners signed a partnership agreement to apply for the .music TLD. Minds + Machines will provide the back-end registry solutions for the company. In a press release, TLDH CEO Antony Van Couvering said, “We’re thrilled to be working with leading music artists and professionals. This partnership brings financial weight and industry expertise to the table and confirms the value which we see in .music.”[13]
Amazon[edit | edit source]
Amazon's application was issued a GAC Early Warning from the representative of Australia and GAC Chair, Heather Dryden. The warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the ICANN Board that a given TLD application should be denied as it stands. Applicants are encouraged to work with objecting GAC members.[14]
The warning states that the applicant is "seeking exclusive access to a common generic string .. that relates to a broad market sector," which Ms. Dryden notes could have unintended consequences and a negative impact on competition.[15]
Radix[edit | edit source]
Radix received a GAC Early Warning as an entire applicant, where each one of the applicants was flagged by the U.S. Government. This seems to be the only time a portfolio applicant had all of their applications warned. The issue does not deal with the technical capabilities or thematic content of their applications, but rather the inclusion of an email address associated with the US' Federal Bureau of Investigation. It seems that Radix included correspondence with this address as a recommendation with each of their applications.[16]
Community Applications[edit | edit source]
There are 2 community priority applicants: DotMusic / CGR E-Commerce Ltd and .music LLC (Far Further).
The dot Music initiative (DotMusic / CGR E-Commerce Ltd) was started by Constantine Roussos in 2005. He launched the dotMusic (music.us) website dedicated to gathering support via a petition to ICANN to approve the .music TLD for the global music industry. His initiative was supported by members of the music industry including bands, musicians, companies, professionals and many others. Based on the dotMusic website, Roussos' initiative gathered more than 1.5 million signatures for the petition.[17] [18] Organizations it counts among its supporters include: International Federation of Arts Councils & Culture Agencies (IFACCA), American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), National Association of Recording Manufacturers (NARM).[19]
The other community applicant is Far Further (.music LLC). Many of its executives are also members of music organizations and associations, and the applicant claims that "there are forty-two (42) clearly delineated, organized and pre-existing music community organizations that have provided individual written statements of support. This unparalleled level of global music community representation is referred to as the Charter Member Organizations of the Global Music Community (GMC). Collectively they represent over 4 million individual members within more than 1,000 associations in over 150 countries...Potential domain registrants must be members of or affiliated with at least one Member Organization of the Global Music Community."[20]
In October 2014, the Community Priority Evaluation panel gave Far Further 3 out of 16 points, where 14 points was a passing score. This means that Far Further's application for .music will not gain exclusive rights to the string as a Community Applicant, and will have to settle the contention with the other applicants through an auction or other method.[21]
Objections[edit | edit source]
An official Legal Rights Objection was filed by the applicant Dot Music/CGR E-Commerce Ltd against all fellow applicants.[22]
A Legal Rights Objection, as defined by the ICANN approved mediator, WIPO, is when, "third parties may file a formal objection to an application on several grounds, including, for trademark owners and Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) [..] When such an objection is filed, an independent panel (comprised of one or three experts) will determine whether the applicant’s potential use of the applied-for gTLD would be likely to infringe [..] the objector’s existing trademark, or IGO name or acronym."[23]
Community Objection[edit | edit source]
THe American Association of Independent Music filed community objections against Amazon, Google, dot Music Limited, Dotmusic Inc., Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd., Donuts, and .music LLC,[24] thereby objection go every application other than the application from Dot Music/[CGR E-Commerce Ltd.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ .music, nTLDStats Accessed July 25, 2022
- ↑ Music Status, ICANN.org
- ↑ Constantine Roussos Linkedin Profile
- ↑ music.us
- ↑ .MUSIC Extension: www.music.us
- ↑ About Us
- ↑ Music Status, ICANN.org
- ↑ Far Further Mission
- ↑ Second .music applicant is Demand Media partner
- ↑ RIAA backs .music new gTLD bid
- ↑ RIAA backs .music new gTLD bid
- ↑ About Far Further
- ↑ TLDH to apply for .music
- ↑ GAC Early Warning, NewgTLDS.ICANN.org Retrieved 25 Nov 2012
- ↑ Music AU, GACweb.ICANN.org
- ↑ RadixReg. GACweb.ICANN.org Retrieved 27 Nov 2012
- ↑ Constantine Roussos Linkedin Profile
- ↑ music.us
- ↑ Application 1-1115-14110
- ↑ Application 1-959-51046
- ↑ Music Industry Gets Its Ass Handed to It by gTLD Panel DomainIncite; By Kevin Murphy; Retrieved 08 Oct 2014
- ↑ LRO Cases, WIPO.int
- ↑ LRO, WIPO.int Retrieved 25 March 2013
- ↑ Pending Cases, ICCWBO.org Retrieved 14 May 2013