A talented DJ will easily ensure the success of any entertainment event. Forbes published rating of the most expensive DJ on the planet. The top ten can be envied - they receive millions of dollars of income for doing their beloved business.
Not every disc jockey was going to become a party star from childhood. Many have come to this, having tried a career as a musician, singer, or even seller in a CD store. Today, each of ten receives about $ 100,000 per night of work at a party and releases their own discs, diverging in thousands of copies.
10. Avicii (annual income - $ 7,000,000)
On the account of the talented 22-year-old Swede there is a nomination for the prestigious Grammy Award. The real name of the DJ is Tim Bergling, but since 2007 he has been conquering dance floors like Avicii.
9. Afrojack ($9 000 000).
In 2011, the Dutch DJ and producer received a Grammy for remixing Madonna's “Revolver” composition.
8. Kaskade ($10 000 000).
The American DJ is also engaged in producing. The first single Kaskade released in 2001 at the age of 30. Over the past year, Ryan Reddon (DJ's real name) has performed in 125 shows.
7. DJ Pauly D ($11 000 000).
A 32-year-old American DJ stood at the console just 3 years ago and has already achieved significant success, as evidenced by the considerable income of DJ Pauly D. Prior to this, the guy often flashed on TV, taking part in youth reality shows.
6. Deadmau5 ($11 500 000)
The name of this eccentric DJ in translation from English means "dead mouse." The Canadian often performs in a costume resembling Mickey Mouse.
5. Steve aoki ($12 000 000)
An American DJ gets less per evening than most of his peers in the rating. But hard work and popularity do their job - last year Steve played over 200 parties. Aoki is one of the most experienced DJs in the top ten; he has been working since 1996.
4. David guetta ($13 500 000)
The French DJ makes his millions by selling albums, concerts and advertising campaigns for Renault and HP.
3. Swedish House Mafia ($14 000 000).
The Scandinavian trio has been successfully operating since 2008. Unfortunately, the Swedes Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello on June 24, 2012 posted on their official website the announcement of the closure of the project.
2. Skrillex ($15 000 000)
At 24, this popular American DJ holds three Grammys. The guy is fond of electronic music since 12 years. Today, Sonny John Moore (real name of artist) acts as a DJ and is a successful producer.
1. Tiesto ($22 000 000)
The Dutchman Tijs Michiel Verwest managed to participate in many projects, work as a designer, musician and composer. But the 43-year-old performer achieved the greatest success precisely as a DJ. Today Tiesto receives $ 250,000 per evening. Three times he was recognized as the best DJ on the planet according to the DJ Mag. By the way, Tiesto is the only DJ to speak at the opening of the Olympic Games.
