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# [[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>
'''Mr. Ruoussos is now working with the [[DotMusic|DotMusic?CGR E-Commerce Ltd.]] bid. Theirs is a [[Community TLD|community priority application]]'''<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/applicationstatus/viewstatus Music Status, ICANN.org]</ref>
'''Mr. Ruoussos is now working with the [[DotMusic|DotMusic?CGR E-Commerce Ltd.]] bid. Theirs is a [[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 [[eNom]], the second largest registrar and a subsidiary of [[Demand Media]] 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 a 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 will be restricted and registrants must join the "Accredited Global Music Community Members” organization before they can register a domain name.<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>
The company partnered with [[eNom]], the second largest registrar and a subsidiary of [[Demand Media]] 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 a 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 will be restricted and registrants must join the "Accredited Global Music Community Members” organization before they can register a domain name.<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===
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.”<ref>[http://www.tldh.org/2012/03/tldh-to-apply-for-music/ TLDH to apply for .music]</ref>
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.”<ref>[http://www.tldh.org/2012/03/tldh-to-apply-for-music/ TLDH to apply for .music]</ref>
===Amazon===
[[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.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/gac-early-warning GAC Early Warning, NewgTLDS.ICANN.org] Retrieved 25 Nov 2012</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>
==References==
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