Irish music stars Jordan Adetunji, Grian Chatten, and CMAT are among those featured on Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 Europe list of new talents who are "redefining industries" and "shaping the future of Europe and the world".
All are featured in Forbes's 30 Under 30 Entertainment category, which included Derry Girls writer-creator Lisa McGee and singer-songwriter Sam Smith among the judges.
In its profile of Belfast-raised Adetunji, Forbes said: "Jordan Adetunji pulled off pop's ultimate flex in 2024: he wrote a viral hit about Kehlani - then got the Grammy-nominated star herself to hop on the remix. The result? A global smash that topped the UK Hip Hop/R&B charts, hit No 8 on the UK Singles Chart, and went platinum in the US.
"By 2025, the track earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Melodic Rap Performance (alongside Beyoncé and winner Erykah Badu) and a deal with 300 Entertainment/Warner Records UK. His follow-up mixtape A Jaguar's Dream dropped that January."
"Grian Chatten, frontman of Irish band Fontaines DC, remains one of the most compelling voices in contemporary rock," said Forbes.
"His band's 2020 breakthrough A Hero's Death earned Grammy, BRIT, and Ivor Novello nominations, while 2022's Skinty Fia topped both UK and Irish charts. In 2023, Chatten ventured into solo territory with Chaos for the Fly, which reached No 10 on the UK Albums Chart."
In its profile of CMAT, Forbes said: "Irish singer-songwriter-soprano CMAT topped her home charts and hit No 25 in the UK with her sophomore record Crazymad, for Me, earning Mercury Prize and Ivor Novello nods. Her debut, If My Wife New I'd Be Dead, claimed RTÉ's Choice Music Prize, showcasing her knack for wrapping humour in sunlit melodies.
"Need proof? Look no further than her riotous 2025 Jools Holland's Hootenanny performance, where she turned breakup anthem Have Fun! into a big band celebration."
Also included on the Entertainment list is Irish writer-director Ronan Corrigan.
"Ronan Corrigan's debut feature film, LifeHack, starring Georgie Farmer and Yasmin Finney, premiered at SXSW 2025 in the Narrative Spotlight category," said Forbes. "The screen-life thriller follows four teenage slackers attempting a multi-million-dollar Bitcoin heist.
"Corrigan's previous work has been selected for both BAFTA and Oscar-qualifying festivals, and in 2022, he won the Best New Director Award at the Kinsale Sharks. He's also the winner of a Webby Award for his work with Boiler Room and earned multiple UKMVA (UK Music Video Awards) nominations for his music video direction, later directing the Coldplay video Tearjerker."
The Forbes list spans 10 categories and also includes Social Impact, Retail & Ecommerce, Technology, Sports & Games, Science & Healthcare, Media & Marketing, Art & Culture, Manufacturing & Industry, and Finance.
Alexandra York, Forbes Associate Editor, said: "As we celebrate the tenth edition of Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe, Forbes recognises the incredible achievements of young innovators shaping the future of this region and beyond, especially during a time of rapid cultural and technological change.
"This year's honourees are breaking boundaries and tackling new challenges with innovation, resilience, and bold ideas.
"This milestone edition highlights both the incredible talent of today, but [also] the leaders and changemakers of tomorrow."
Previous Irish honourees include actors Saoirse Ronan and Alisha Weir and singer-songwriter Hozier.
Additional Reporting: Press Association
