Young and rich ... Adele is the UK's richest singer under 30
ADELE is truly rolling in the dosh with a whopping £30million fortune — making her
the UK’s richest young musician by a long shot.
The Oscar winner headed the girl-heavy list of 15 music millionaires under-30
in the Sunday Times’ Rich List 2013 for a second year running.
She is worth more than double the no 2 slot Cheryl Cole’s 14m fortune.
The Geordie lass was working as a waitress when she won Popstars: The Rivals
with Girls Aloud in 2002.
Since then the parachutes singer has beefed up her bank balance through her solo career, her stint on X factor and sponsorship from L’Oreal.
Second to Adele for two years running the star has seen her wealth increase by £2million.
The notoriously shy X Factor winner has boasted a £12million fortune for the
past three years.
The Hackney-born star has made her cash through album sales and a US breakthrough, her autobiography Dreams and an ethical perfume for Bodyshop.
The staunch vegetarian famously turned down a six figure offer to open the Harrod’s summer sale because they sell fur.
Georgian-born Katie has reach the fourth richest spot with only three no 10
hits in the UK.
But the husky-voiced star has had huge international success despite the late Amy Winehouse once calling her music s**t.
Her songs have racked up royalties from being used on film soundtracks and even the DFS sofa adverts.
Florence and The Machine’s debut album Lungs hit no 1 in both the UK and the
US charts — selling over 3 million copies worldwide.
The follow up album Ceremonials reached the UK top spot and the flame-haired singer has also lent her vocals to pal Calvin Harris’s hit Sweet Nothing.
She also penned track Heavy In Your Arms for the Twilight saga film Eclipse.
The Voice of an Angel has packed in a classical, pop and presenting career
behind her — even after taking time out to have two kids.
The Welsh lovely first found fame aged 11 after singing Pie Jesu to Richard and Judy on a live TV phone-in.
She hosted the Charlotte Church Show on Channel 4 in 2006 and has written two autobiographies.
Not only does the shaven-headed star raise money for charity but she’s raised
a bob or two for herself.
The Voice coach, 25, was £20,000 in the red just two years ago but has managed to turn her fortunes around with album sales and co-writing Miley Cyrus’s Party in the USA.
The singer-songwriter is the first British female singer to have six no 1 singles from the one album.
Despite releasing her first singles over the internet, the Smile singer has
got the knack of making money out of music.
The mum-of-two is now paid a reported £100,000 yearly salary by Sony who backs her record label In The Name Of.
So far the star has signed hitmakers Tom Odell and The Cults.
The Irish Girls Aloud member launched her first solo album Insatiable in 2010
on her own record label Black Pen records.
Although announcing a two-year career break in 2011, the Welsh songstress has
made a mint through her 2008 album Rockferry.
The petite star’s bank balance has also been helped by starring in Diet Coke ads and endorsing Nivea products.
The boyband were X Factor runners-up but have used some smart career move to
turn themselves into a brand.
The four lads have released a 3D documentary JLS: Eyes Wide Open of their Outta This World tour.
On top of making music, the boys also produced their own line of condoms for Durex called Just Love Safe.
The ballad singer recently collaborated with Jessie J on single Up.
But the Brit winner is best known for his 2006 hit You Give Me Something and his nelly Furtado duet Broken Strings.
James co-wrote My Love Is Like a Star on Demi Lovato’s 2011 album Unbroken.
As well as a solo career, the Girls Aloud ginge has also managed to make a buck
through her own makeup range Dainty Doll.
Nicola appeared on Rihanna’s UK tv show Styled to Rock — where designers competed to style Rihanna in concert.
The scouser was also able to invoice Dulux for promoting their range of paints.
The teen heartthrobs are new-comers to the Rich List after taking the US by
storm in 2012.
Put together, the five boys are worth more than JLS combined — making them the wealthiest boyband in the UK.
The former X Factor contestants hit the jackpot after topping the charts in 16 countries with their first album Up All Night — which included the debut No 1 single What Makes You Beautiful.
The Aberdonian star had a bumper 2012 where she performed on the Olympics
opening and closing ceremonies.
The quiffed singer also can add a long list of writing credits to her CV on tracks performed by as Chipmunk, Professor Green, Cheryl Cole, and Tinie Tempah.
Emeli has become the face of O2, appearing in their latest TV adverts.
The A Team star has written his own songs and collaborated with stars like
Taylor Swift, Rizzle Kicks and Wiley.
Ed also had a nice little earner writing a few songs for the One Direction boys.
She is worth more than double the no 2 slot Cheryl Cole’s 14m fortune.
Cheryl Cole, 29 - £14million
X Factor ... the pop star has raked it in from solo and TV career
Since then the parachutes singer has beefed up her bank balance through her solo career, her stint on X factor and sponsorship from L’Oreal.
Second to Adele for two years running the star has seen her wealth increase by £2million.
Leona Lewis, 28 - £12million
Happy ... the star has seen US success
The Hackney-born star has made her cash through album sales and a US breakthrough, her autobiography Dreams and an ethical perfume for Bodyshop.
The staunch vegetarian famously turned down a six figure offer to open the Harrod’s summer sale because they sell fur.
Katie Melua, 28 - £12million
Loaded ... Katie Melua hit the jackpot with only three top ten singles
But the husky-voiced star has had huge international success despite the late Amy Winehouse once calling her music s**t.
Her songs have racked up royalties from being used on film soundtracks and even the DFS sofa adverts.
Florence Welch, 26 - £9million
Dog Days Are Over ... Flo has international acclaim
The follow up album Ceremonials reached the UK top spot and the flame-haired singer has also lent her vocals to pal Calvin Harris’s hit Sweet Nothing.
She also penned track Heavy In Your Arms for the Twilight saga film Eclipse.
Charlotte Church, 27 - £8million
Pie Jesu ... Charlotte found fame at an early age
The Welsh lovely first found fame aged 11 after singing Pie Jesu to Richard and Judy on a live TV phone-in.
She hosted the Charlotte Church Show on Channel 4 in 2006 and has written two autobiographies.
Jessie J, 25 - £8million
It's not about the money ... Jessie rakes it in
The Voice coach, 25, was £20,000 in the red just two years ago but has managed to turn her fortunes around with album sales and co-writing Miley Cyrus’s Party in the USA.
The singer-songwriter is the first British female singer to have six no 1 singles from the one album.
Lily Allen, 28 - £6million
It's not fair ... Lily now runs record label In The Name Of
The mum-of-two is now paid a reported £100,000 yearly salary by Sony who backs her record label In The Name Of.
So far the star has signed hitmakers Tom Odell and The Cults.
Nadine Coyle, 27 - £6million
Luck of the Irish ... Nadine has had a solo career and opened a bar in LA
Duffy, 28 - £6million
Mercy ... the petite star was the face of Diet Coke
The petite star’s bank balance has also been helped by starring in Diet Coke ads and endorsing Nivea products.
JLS - £24million combined
Just Love Safe ... the band launched their own range of condoms
The four lads have released a 3D documentary JLS: Eyes Wide Open of their Outta This World tour.
On top of making music, the boys also produced their own line of condoms for Durex called Just Love Safe.
James Morrison, 28 - £6million
Soul singer ... James is famed for his 2006 hit You Give Me Something
But the Brit winner is best known for his 2006 hit You Give Me Something and his nelly Furtado duet Broken Strings.
James co-wrote My Love Is Like a Star on Demi Lovato’s 2011 album Unbroken.
Nicola Roberts, 27 - £6million
Dainty Doll ... the ginge has earned dosh through her makeup line for pale beauties
Nicola appeared on Rihanna’s UK tv show Styled to Rock — where designers competed to style Rihanna in concert.
The scouser was also able to invoice Dulux for promoting their range of paints.
One Direction - £25million combined
Live While We're Young ... the lads are new to the list this year
Put together, the five boys are worth more than JLS combined — making them the wealthiest boyband in the UK.
The former X Factor contestants hit the jackpot after topping the charts in 16 countries with their first album Up All Night — which included the debut No 1 single What Makes You Beautiful.
Emeli Sande, 26 - £5million
Olympic earner ... the singer sang both opening and closing ceremonies
The quiffed singer also can add a long list of writing credits to her CV on tracks performed by as Chipmunk, Professor Green, Cheryl Cole, and Tinie Tempah.
Emeli has become the face of O2, appearing in their latest TV adverts.
Ed Sheeran, 22 - £5million
The Pay Team ... Ed penned some One Direction tracks
Ed also had a nice little earner writing a few songs for the One Direction boys.
