One Liners: Charli XCX, Luis Fonsi, Professor Green, more

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DEALSHarbourView Equity Partners has acquired the publishing catalogue of Luis Fonsi. “This remarkable acquisition grounds us firmly in our mission to support creators and maximise value for all and is a fantastic addition to our existing portfolio of iconic intellectual property”, says founder Sherrese Clarke Soares.Warner Music has partnered with The Sandbox to build a music-themed world on the gaming platform. “As a first-mover, Warner Music has secured the equivalent of beachfront property in the metaverse”, says Oana Ruxandra, Chief Digital Officer at Warner Music. “On the land, we’ll develop persistent, immersive social music experiences that defy real-world limitations and allow our artists and their fans to engage like never before”.

Sure.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSAzi Eftekhari and Hannah Neaves have been named co-Presidents of Universal Music’s UK catalogue division. “This is a pivotal moment for catalogue”, they say in a joint statement. “Music has never felt more alive, more obtainable, or more discoverable, and we are excited to help shape the ongoing cultural impact of this unrivalled repertoire”.As a result of taking on her new role at Universal, Azi Eftekhari has decided to step down as Chair of the Entertainment Retailers Association.

After spending eight years in music roles at Google and YouTube, she was running her own agency Remedy Inc when she became ERA Chair.