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How can I apply for An Official Artist Channel / OAC via Fronic Media ?

We apply for an Official Artist Channel (OAC) if your channel meets YouTube’s eligibility criteria for the program.

Program Criteria

To be eligible for an Official Artist Channel, your channel must meet the following requirements:

  • You must own and operate a YouTube channel that represents one artist or band.
  • You must have at least 3 official releases on YouTube, delivered and distributed by a music distributor or label.
  • Your channel must have no policy violations.

In addition, you must meet one or more of the following:

  • Work with a YouTube Partner Manager
  • Be part of the YouTube Partner Program
  • Be part of a label network that works with a YouTube Partner Manager
    Work with a YouTube Partner Manager
  • Be part of the YouTube Partner Program
  • Your channel is part of a label network that works with a Partner Manager
    SOURCE – Google Support

To apply for an OAC, please share the following details via ticket:

  • Channel Link:
  • Artist Name:

Note: Consent about changes that will occur on your channel depends solely on YouTube and not on us.

Additional Requirements:

  • For channels that are already verified by YouTube and have over 100,000 subscribers, we require written consent from the channel owner to proceed with the OAC request.

Please keep in mind:

  • This process can take up to a few weeks to complete.
  • The request can be rejected by YouTube.
  • Any further changes related to the OAC can take a few months, depending on YouTube’s timeline.
  • The channel should have good reach and audience engagement.
  • Fronic Media reserves the right to decline any OAC request at our sole discretion.
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