A YouTube Official Artist Channel (OAC) helps musicians consolidate their content, boost visibility, and improve music discovery. If you’re an artist or label working with ANS Music, we can assist in upgrading your YouTube channel to an Official Artist Channel by following these steps.

Benefits of an Official Artist Channel (OAC)

✅ Merges Content: Combines music videos, Topic Channel uploads, and Vevo releases into one channel.
✅ Boosts Discoverability: Prioritizes your content in YouTube search results.
✅ Exclusive Features: Includes an artist-specific community tab, analytics, and official artist playlists.

Eligibility Requirements for a YouTube OAC

Before requesting an OAC, ensure that your channel meets YouTube’s minimum requirements:

Basic Requirements:

✔️ Your channel must represent only one artist or band.
✔️ You must have at least three official music releases distributed through ANS Music or via your own direct deal.
✔️ The channel must follow YouTube’s content policies.

🔗 Check additional YouTube OAC requirements here.

How to Request an Official Artist Channel (OAC)

If you meet the eligibility criteria, follow these steps to submit your request:

1️⃣ Fill out the Official Artist Channel request form with your artist details.
2️⃣ Ensure your channel branding (profile picture, banner, and description) aligns with professional standards.
3️⃣ Submit the form to ANS Music for verification.

🔗 Submit Your OAC Request Now here.

Processing Time & Approval

📌 Approval Timeline:

• OAC requests can take anywhere from a few days to 6 weeks for YouTube to process.
• The timeframe depends on factors such as subscriber count, watch hours, and YouTube’s approval queue.
• The more popular your channel, the faster the approval process.

📌 Monitoring Your OAC Status:

• YouTube will not notify you when the upgrade is complete.
• You must manually check your channel for OAC confirmation.

Get Started with Your Official Artist Channel Today!

Upgrading to an Official Artist Channel gives your music career a significant boost. If you meet the criteria, submit your request through ANS Music and take advantage of YouTube’s exclusive artist features!

🔗 Apply for Your YouTube OAC Now here.