The 2017 list of highest paid DJs for 2017 has been revealed, crowning Calvin Harris at the top for the fifth year in a row. According to Forbes, the Scottish DJ and producer earned $48.5m in the 12 months between June 2016 and June 2017.
The evergreen Tiesto finished second with a reported $39m, while the third spot is a new entry by The Chainsmokers, who make their debut on the annual list thanks to a breakthrough year that has seen them make $38m.
Calvin Harris’ ranking has a lot to do with his recording artist success, thanks to the release of his new alum Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 in June that features collaborations with Frank Ocean and Katy Perry among others. His asking price for gigs includes “mid-six-figure fees for his Las Vegas performances and seven-figure music festival,” according to Forbes.
Lack of diversity is an issue on this list once again, with no women featured. Perhaps also unsurprisingly, a giant marshmallow made it to the number 8 spot with $21m.
Please note that these numbers, while huge, are not the actual income figures for each artist. They do not take into consideration any expenses that would still need to be subtracted from the revenue figure reported by Forbes. This includes items such as travel expenses, managers, agents, lawyers and other services and staffing that artists of this caliber are certainly using.
Forbes‘ Electronic Cash Kings 2017:
1. Calvin Harris ($48.5m)
2. Tiesto ($39m)
3. The Chainsmokers ($38m)
4. Skrillex ($30m)
5. Steve Aoki ($29.5m)
6. Diplo ($28.5m)
7. David Guetta ($25m)
8. Marshmello ($21m)
9. Martin Garrix ($19.5m)
10. Zedd ($19m)
Cover photo via marshmellowmusic.com
H/T: Forbes
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