Musicians Jordan Adetunji, Grian Chatten, and CMAT, as well as director Ronan Corrigan, have all been recognized in Forbes' "30 Under 30 Europe" list, which was published on Tuesday, April 15.
Forbes says this year's list includes "visionaries who are redefining industries ranging from tech and retail to entertainment and sports, shaping the future of Europe and the world."
The ten categories included on this year’s list are Social Impact, Entertainment, Retail & Ecommerce, Sports & Games, Science & Healthcare, Media & Marketing, Art & Culture, Manufacturing & Industry, and Technology and Finance.
Adetunji, Chatten, CMAT, and Corrigan were all included in the Entertainment list.
“As we celebrate the tenth edition of Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe, Forbes recognizes the incredible achievements of young innovators shaping the future of this region and beyond, especially during a time of rapid cultural and technological change," associate editor Alexandra York said.
“This year’s honorees are breaking boundaries and tackling new challenges with innovation, resilience and bold ideas.
"This milestone edition highlights both the incredible talent of today, but the leaders and changemakers of tomorrow.”
Jordan Adetunji, 26
Adetunji was born in East London but was raised in Belfast, which he refers to as his hometown, from the age of ten.
Here's what Forbes says: "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 U.K. Hip Hop/R&B charts, hit No.8 on the U.K. Singles Chart, and went platinum in the U.S.
"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 U.K. His follow-up mixtape 'A Jaguar's Dream' dropped that January."
Grian Chatten, 29
Chatten, frontman of the Dublin-based Fontaines D.C., was born in England but moved back to Ireland with his English father and Irish mother when he was a month old; the family eventually settled in Dublin.
Forbes says Chatten "remains one of the most compelling voices in contemporary rock.
"His band's 2020 breakthrough 'A Hero's Death' earned Grammy, BRIT and Ivor Novello nominations, while 2022's 'Skinty Fia' topped both U.K. and Irish charts.
"In 2023, Chatten ventured into solo territory with 'Chaos for the Fly,' which reached No.10 on the U.K. Albums Chart."
CMAT, 29
Irish singer-songwriter CMAT, real name Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, was born in Dublin and raised in Co Meath.
Here's what Forbes says about CMAT: "Irish singer-songwriter-soprano CMAT topped her home charts and hit No.25 in the U.K. 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 RTE's Choice Music Prize, showcasing her knack for wrapping humor 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."
Ronan Corrigan, 29
Here's what Forbes says: "An Irish writer-director based in London, Ronan Corrigan's debut feature film, 'Life Hack,' starring Georgie Farmer and Yasmin Finney, premiered at SXSW 2025 in the Narrative Spotlight category. 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 nominations for his music video direction, later directing the Coldplay video 'Tearjerker.'"
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