But achieving huge success has been achieved by a string of young artists across the UK, with Ed Sheeran increasing his wealth by £40 million to land the top spot on the Sunday Times Rich List for young musicians 2020. The 29 year old is the richest musician in the UK aged 30 or under, with a wealth of more than £200 millions. Here’s who else made the UK top 10.
7. Zayn Malik
Wealth: 36 million GBP | Getty Images Photo: Kevin Winter
8. Sam Smith
Wealth: 33 million GBP | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
9. Rita Ora (joint 9th)
Wealth: 20 million GBP | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
10. Stormzy (joint 9th)
Wealth: 20 million GBP | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
11. George Ezra (joint 10th)
Wealth: 16 million GBP | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
12. Dua Lipa (joint 10th)
Wealth: 16 million GBP | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock