SIR Elton John has upped his fee for a private gig to a whopping £4million — a 300 per cent increase. The Rocket Man singer, 75, was previously reported to charge £1million for an hour of intimate performance.
But amid the current economic climate he is said to have slapped on an extra £3million for a wedding, and got turned down. A source said: “It seems he’s raised his fee in line with the cost of living soaring and now it’s £3million more. “The £4million 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.” Elton performed for free at a wedding in New York last October as the couple — billionaire Robert Kraft and his partner Dana Blumberg — were long-time pals.
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