Read AlsoSir Elton John has reportedly increased his private gig fee amid the cost of living crisis, with the 'Rocket Man' singer believed to now be pocketing 4 million pounds ($4,825,602.72) for an intimate performance.John's private gig fee has been reported - marking a 300 per cent fee increase for the star, reports mirror.co.uk.The iconic singer is believed to be worth around 450 million pounds (USD 542,880,305) thanks to a career that has seen him top the album charts 10 times and bagged 10 No1 singles, reports mirror.co.uk.Elton, 75, has previously been raking in an eye-watering 1 million pound for every hour of his time for a private performance.But during the current cost of living crisis, the performer has been said to have added on an extra 3 million pounds for a wedding booking - and was understandably turned down by the spouses-to-be.A source told The Sun: "It seems he's raised his fee in line with the cost of living soaring and now it's 3 million pounds more. The 4 million pounds fee was quoted earlier this year when Elton was approached to play at a wedding. "Naturally the price changes depending on what is requested but it appears to have been hiked up. The couple turned it down because they couldn't afford it. There are super-rich fans around the world who can, though.

Source: The Times February 12, 2023 20:54 UTC