Calvin Harris crowned world’s highest paid DJ again after raking in a

According to Forbes magazine, Harris managed to rake in a staggering £41.8 million – around the same as he brought in last year, despite having played fewer shows this year.

There’s no need for Calvin Harris to remove himself from the Forbes DJ Rich List throne, once again topping the table with the most riches. Harris also continues his periodic residency at Omnia nightclub in Vegas, and he is now the face of Giorgio Armani’s underwear, eye wear and watch lines.

“The rise of dance music has been astronomical…” Now the Scottish DJ, who says he’s “insanely happy” dating Taylor Swift, has retained his title as the highest paid DJ for the third year in a row.

‘Although he’s one of the older DJs on the circuit, Tiësto still out-earns twenty-something whippersnappers from Avicii to Zedd, thanks to sky-high nightly fees and a work ethic to match, ‘ Forbes points out.

David Guetta took the second spot on the list with yearly earnings of $37 million and Tiesto was a close third with $36 million.

EDM has been one of the fastest- growing genres in music and was showcased at the 2012 Grammy Awards when it was given its own stage. Forbes estimated earnings from music, endorsements and other fields for the 12 months ending on 1 June 2015 to compile the list.