Music Business

Marie Ulven Ringheim: The Financial Triumph of Girl in Red in 2024

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Background

Girl in Red's 2024 world tour yields 61.5 million NOK, boosting equity. Marie Ulven Ringheim's indie success inspires musicians, proving independent artistry can achieve major milestones.

Financial Overview of Girl in Red

In 2024, Marie Ulven Ringheim, known by her stage name Girl in Red, showcased impressive financial performance amidst her extensive world tour. With costs totaling approximately 77 million Norwegian kroner (about 6.5 million euros*), the artist navigated a challenging landscape but emerged with solid profits, emphasising her business acumen alongside her musical talent, Norwegian newspaper VG reports.

Profits and Earnings

Girl in Red reported a remarkable income of 61.5 million Norwegian kroner (approximately 5.2 million euros*). After accounting for costs, which stood at 31.6 million Norwegian kroner (around 2.7 million euros*), the company recorded a pre-tax profit of 30.5 million Norwegian kroner (nearly 2.6 million euros*). The balance sheets highlighted that Marie Ulven’s company experienced a striking equity increase of 13 million Norwegian kroner (about 1.1 million euros*), showcasing not just growth in artistic presence but also in financial stability.

Inspiration Behind the Numbers

Despite the costs associated with her ambitious 70-concert world tour following her second album, Girl in Red remained committed to her independent artistic journey. In her words to the Norwegian newspaper VG,«It’s really fun that a song I created independently has resonated so much». Her success story inspires aspiring musicians globally, demonstrating that with dedication and unique artistic vision, achieving significant milestones is indeed possible without the backing of a major record label.

* = 1 Euro = 11,79 Norwegian Krone – 30 July 2025

Written by: Jungle Telegraph