Ultimate Glastonbury 2025 rich list reveals star worth jaw-dropping £220M…& singer who claims to make nothing from music
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THOUSANDS of fans are turning up in their droves (and their wellies) for the biggest music festival of the year.
But although Glastonbury 2025 got off to a damp start yesterday, music lovers are set to enjoy rocketing temperatures when its dazzling line-up of headliners take to the stage this weekend.
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Appearing on the Pyramid stage is an iconic moment for music stars
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Rod has admitted that playing Glastonbury will end up costing HIM money
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This year will see The 1975, Rod Stewart and Olivia Rodrigo take to the iconic Pyramid stage - with punters paying around £387.50 a ticket.
Such is the prestige of Glasto that some acts agree to play there for a fraction of the fee they'd normally command.
Bestival organiser Rob Da Bank previously revealed: 'Glastonbury is the one show that artists will play for free or for a reduced price.
'They cap their budget and even the headliners don't get paid more than 500 grand, I think, which is cheap for some of the headliners - and they've had a lot of them.'
Though for many of this year's biggest acts, it's not about the money - as their healthy bank balances can afford to take the hit.
Here we take a look at the eye-watering fortunes of this year's biggest names.
Rod Stewart - £224million
The Maggie May crooner, 80, is a festival veteran - and thanks to decades in the spotlight he's built up a pretty hefty fortune.
He's estimated to have banked £224million, which is no surprise given Rod has sold more than 120 million records.
Part of his huge wealth comes from selling his back catalogue in February last year for a staggering £72million.
Rod, who's touring in the US, claims his Legends slot at Worthy Farm this year will actually see him lose money.
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He said: 'It was about eight months ago when I was asked to do it, maybe a little longer. But it didn't fit with my schedule because I've got to bring everybody back from America.
'It's going to cost me £300,000 to do it, and they only pay you about 120,000 quid. So it's going to cost me.'
He later added that 'it doesn't matter' that he's having to splash his own cash for the show, as the kudos is worth it.
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts - £146.9m
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Neil last played Glastonbury back in 2009 on the Pyramid stage
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US rocker Neil, 79, is headlining the Pyramid stage with his band the Chrome Hearts on Saturday.
His fortune is estimated to be around £146.9million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Like Sir Rod he made a wad of cash selling a chunk of his back catalogue for £109million.
Neil last played Glastonbury back in 2009, also on the Pyramid Stage, but his return to the festival wasn't smooth.
He previously threatened to pull out of the festival due to its BBC partnership feeling like 'a corporate turn-off' but was persuaded to stay on - though his performance won't be broadcast on the Beeb according to the channel's Glastonbury schedule.
Nile Rodgers and Chic - £146.9m
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Neil is adding to his fortune by developing a musical of the Blues Brothers
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Blues legend Nile, 72, has also amassed a jaw-dropping £146.9m, reports Celeb Net Worth.
And it's not surprising given he's sold more than 750 million albums and 100 million singles worldwide.
Nile was also a member of English rock band The Honeydrippers and R&B group New York City, as well as the band Material - all of which will have bolstered his bank balance.
Nile is currently working on a Blues Brothers musical set to launch on Broadway before coming to London's West End.
A source told The Sun: 'Nile loves the film and jumped at the chance to get on board.
'The whole process is still in the very early stages so it won't be opening for a while but he has officially signed on to the project.'
The Everybody Dance singer is also credited with turning queen of pop Madonna into an icon.
John Fogerty - £80.8m
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John made some of his cash renting out lavish properties in California
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Best known as the lead singer of Creedence Clearwater Revival, John and his band are performing together for the first time since 2007 at this year's festival.
John's music success is believed to have netted him £80.8m - thanks to hit songs like Susie Q, Have you Ever Seen the Rain and Fortunate Son.
Outside of his music earnings he's invested heavily in property - one of which in California sold for $20million in 2023, netting more than $11m in profit.
Alanis Morissette - £44m
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Alanis has a huge fortune, despite a business manager stealing from her
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Canadian singer Alanis, 51, is the richest woman playing Glastonbury this year, with an estimated fortune of £44million.
The Alt-Rock queen rose to stardom with her 1995 album Jagged Little Pill when she was jut 21.
But it wasn't an easy road, as she had to deal with rampant sexism.
She told The Guardian: 'What I found in terms of the lovely patriarchy, was that at that time if men couldn't f*** me, they didn't know what to do with me.'
Most of her earnings come from her 75 million albums sold across the globe.
In 2017 she sued her former business manager for stealing $5million from her over seven years.
Like John Fogerty, Alanis has also invested in several properties, all of which sold for millions more than she paid for them.
Olivia Rodrigo £18.3m
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Former Disney child actor Olivia wants to be known for her songwriting not singing
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Disney child star Olivia is only 22, but she's already sitting on an incredible £18.3m fortune, according to Celeb Net Worth.
The Driver's Licence singer is thought to have earned up to £14,563 per episode for her role on High School Musical: The Musical—The Series.
She's sold more than four million albums across the UK and USA, plus her two world tours which will have bolstered her accounts.
Reacting to her headline slot at Glastonbury, Olivia posted on Instagram: 'Can't think of anything more exciting than headlining Glastonbury but being in the NYT crossword is pretty close.'
She previously admitted she wants to be known as a songwriter rather than "the biggest pop star that ever lived", adding: "I worked my whole childhood, and I'm never going to get it back."
Danny O'Donoghue, The Script - £11.7m
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The Script members have made millions over the years
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The Script are returning to Glastonbury for the second time and have this time made it to the main Pyramid Stage.
Reflecting on the band's journey, Danny told Hot Press: 'It was the story of rags to riches for us. Going from not having two pennies to rub together, to playing Croke Park.'
Lead singer Danny is estimated to be worth £11,7million thanks to the band and his TV projects.
He is believed to have been paid a whopping £100,000 per series for appearing on BBC's The Voice as a judge.
Danny has also taken a share of the profits from The Script, which has sold more than 20million albums.
Meanwhile the band's former guitarist Mark Sheenan left £9.4million to his family after his tragic death aged 46 in 2003.
Matty Healy, The 1975 - £11m
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Matty is known for his controversial quips on stage
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The 1975 will be playing Glastonbury for the first time this year after years of trying to make it happen.
Lead singer Matty, 36, is thought to be worth £11million thanks to the band's huge success.
The Manchester-based group are best know for their hits Somebody Else and Robbers, and have sold over two million albums worldwide.
Brandi Carlile - £8m
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Brandi has won six Emmy awards for her music
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American rocker Brandi has said playing at Worthy Farm is a dream come true for her.
Estimated to be worth £8million, Brandi has been nominated 18 times for a Grammy and taken home six of the prestigious awards.
While she is traditionally a solo singer, she did form a county supergroup in 2019 with Amanda Shires and Maren Morris called Highwomen.
Ricky Wilson, Kaiser Chiefs - £7.3m
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Ricky attends the festival when he's not performing as he loves it that much
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The Kaiser Chiefs are back at Glastonbury for a fourth time this year, after making their debut in 2005.
Frontman Ricky, 47, is understood to have netted himself a fortune of £7.3million thanks to the band's success and his work as a judge on The Voice.
He previously claimed he'd only return to the ITV talent show if they offered him a £1million pay cheque.
Even when not preforming, Ricky is a huge fan of the festival. He said on Virgin Radio: 'I stayed there for three days and had the best three days of my life.'
Raye - £5.2m
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Raye smashed the Brits record for the number of awards taken home in one night
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British pop star Raye, 27, is returning to the Pyramid stage after her debut performance two years ago.
Since rising to fame she's thought to be worth around £5.2million -but claimed last year she makes no money from her album sales as she was only breaking even.
Her earnings will no doubt be bolstered by her work as a songwriter, with the likes of Little Mix and Ellie Goulding having recorded songs she penned.
At last year's Brit Awards Raye smashed records for the most awards taken home in one night with her six.
Simon Neil, Biffy Clyro - £2.9m
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Biffy Clyro are no strangers to performing at the iconic festival
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Scottish band Biffy Clyro, made up of Simon Neil and twins James and Ben Johnston, are back for their fifth time at Glastonbury.
Frontman Simon, 45, is estimated to be worth just shy of £3million from their success across the globe.
And they're cashing in on the festival as they've just announced their new album Futique.
Given they've sold millions of albums worldwide, this latest drop is sure to be a success.
Pete Doherty, The Libertines - £1.05m
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Pete has managed to claw back some of his fortune after years of partying
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They opened the festival in 2022, and now The Libertines are back at Glastonbury, following their UK tour last year.
Frontman Pete, 46, who now lives in France with wife Katia and their daughter, also played the festival in 2005 with his band Babyshambles.
He is estimated to be worth around £1.05m by the Daily Mail, despite his money troubles.
In an interview with The Guardian last year, Pete admitted he still had debts to pay with the money from the new album.
He said: "For me, there are tax bills from 15 years ago. Also, every time I think I've made a bit of bunce, it's gone immediately.'
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Pete attended the festival with Kate Moss long before he performed there
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