The reunion of La Oreja de Van Gogh with its original vocalist is raising a lot of comments, perhaps not all as positive as the band itself expected. The terms in which it was done not all fans liked thembut the truth is that if we look at the group’s accounts, it makes all the sense in the world: this is the underground economy that beats behind Van Gogh’s Ear.
A controversial return. Why so much conflict? The long-awaited return of Amaia Montero, the group’s original singer between 1996 and 2007, has emerged after a separation with vocalist Leire Martínezwho left the band after 17 years, in a context marked by constant rumors. The official confirmation of the reunion has also brought with it another announcement: the departure of the composer of most of the group’s hitsguitarist Pablo Benegas, which implies a significant change in the group’s historical formation. The return of Amaia Montero has been accompanied by the announcement of a tour for 2026, which at the moment is resulting in considerable success.
The economic background. One of the main factors behind Amaia Montero’s return to La Oreja de Van Gogh are reasons that are not necessarily economic, since the singer has very healthy accounts, according to it has been possible to go away knowing in the last few days. Amaia, in fact, has been away from live music for approximately seven years and without new record releases, precisely because she doesn’t need it. However, the economic attraction of this return is very juicy.
Limited Company. The truth is that La Oreja de Van Gogh is a company, not a typical pop band. La Oreja de Van Gogh SL, established by the five original members and still active, has a 20% stake for each one, and assets valued at around 2.9 million euros in 2022. The band’s return promises to substantially increase income derived from sales, concerts and advertising contracts, but the truth is that the company has allowed its partners to receive income even in seasons without tours or releases.
Amaia too. But there is more. Amaia Montero has her own personal business company Poquito a Poco SL, which has a turnover of several million euros annually (more than 2.3 in 2023, and total assets valued at 3.7 million). Esya will see notable growth thanks to new activities linked to the band, although the singer has maintained a solid financial capital even during her periods away from live music. As? With real estate investments. The singer has:
- An apartment in San Sebastián valued at around 400,000 euros, acquired in 1999, when the success of La Oreja de Van Gogh was starting.
- A luxury apartment in the Salamanca neighborhood in Madrid, purchased in 2009 for 1 million euros and currently valued at approximately 3 million. It has about 289 square meters.
- An exclusive land in Guipúzcoa with a tennis court, swimming pool and fronton.
A whole rosary of investments that allow us to discuss the reasons for a return to the band’s stages. But the economic ones do not seem to be among them.
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