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Daily Mirror
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jade Thirlwall makes history at BBC Proms as she pays tearful tribute to North East icon
Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall put on a show to remember as she returned back to her North East roots to make BBC Proms history Jade Thirlwall made an emotional return to her native North East with a powerful and intimate performance for BBC Proms. The former Little Mix star, 32, admitted she had gone "full circle" as she took to the stage at Gateshead's exquisite venue, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, on Friday night. It marked the South Shields star's first welcome home as a solo artist over a decade after catapulting to fame after her X Factor success. And the show she put on for her adoring fans was nothing short of spectacular. After being introduced to the stage by Radio 1's Greg James, Jade gave the crowd a show to remember on the history-making occasion. Accompanied throughout by the immensely talented Royal Northern Sonfonia, who were superbly orchestrated by Robert Ames, Jade's tunes had an added twist to them. She mixed things up with an entertaining blend of her own songs, beautiful covers and medleys to boot. Oh, and of course one of her favourite Little Mix numbers, too, which was made all the more special to her thanks to the orchestra. The venue on the banks of the River Tyne provided the perfect backdrop for Jade's powerful vocals to reverberate. AS well as her own huge tracks such as Plastic Box, FUFN, and Angel of My Dreams, the talented vocalist impressed with covered songs that meant a lot to her. After starting with Madonna's Frozen, she then treated the crowd one of her top three Little Mix numbers. Expressing how she had "waited years for this moment" she belted out Sweet Melody with the backing help of the sinfonia. Perhaps the performance of the night soon followed, though, before she dedicated a Clubland medley to her brother Karl, who was in attendance. Paying tribute to the "King of the North," Jade produced a flawless and spine tingling performance of Sam Fender's Remember My Name. The emotional number had fans in tears before Jade teared up while explaining the sentimental meaning behind her choice. With her voice breaking, she revealed the song had been played at a friend's funeral just weeks ago. The candid confession was met with huge support from the crowd, some of who shouted out to gush over their "Angel of the North". In between the tunes, Jade continued to shower praise on her north east roots at every given opportunity - including her love of homemade mince and dumplings. And the down to earth interactions saw her happily respond to outbursts of adoration from the crowd as she sipped on her tea. And she also had time for one last surprise at the end of the night - but insisted phones were put away to treasure the moment and keep the surprise in tact. Let's just say fans are in for a real treat! While the concert was being broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 on the night and will go out again on BBC Radio 1 on Sunday, it marked the first time the Proms had been filmed for television outside of London. The occasion on the night began with those in the bar area treated to an upbeat DJ set by DJ Becky Woodcock, before Middlesbrough's Finn Forster impressed with a warm-up performance on stage. Showcasing his vocal talents, Finn wouldn't have looked out of place headlining his own show on the night, with his dulcet tones and clever songwriting gripping the audience with his stripped back acoustic performance. But it was far from the only occasion on offer for the Proms in the region. The night marked four days of live music across the North East for the BBC Proms. Special performances, including Jade's, reflect on a region on the rise musically and culturally at the Glasshouse in Gateshead. And there was also a first as newly crowned Music City Sunderland also held its very first BBC Proms gig at The Fire Station on Thursday. Tonight, however, reinforced Jade's hugely powerful vocal range as she dominated the solo performance and had those watching in the palm of her hands. A fiercely passionate display that peeled back the layers to show an artist proudly returning to her roots. And she also found the time to urge the powers that be to ensure funding is available for the arts on a stage she first graced as a novice aged 15.
Glasgow Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
TRNSMT act admits wardrobe malfunction on stage
But singer Jade Thirlwall, 32, handled it like a pro during her TRNSMT Main Stage set today. Opening up her pop-infused show with IT Girl, she confessed that she needed a moment to fix her top. (Image: LESLEY MARTIN) (Image: LESLEY MARTIN) READ NEXT: Singer who performs with music legend does solo show at TRNSMT READ NEXT: Singer of huge Scottish band draws crowd for solo TRNSMT show She said: 'I know we've just got going, but if you don't mind, I'm gonna take myself stage right because my t**s are literally out.' 'There's a bit of areola on show right now.' She then said with a smile, 'I haven't performed here for years. The last time I was here was with Little Mix. 'I want to make sure today is really special. 'I'm going to give you everything I've got today.' She then screamed: 'Shall we gie it laldy.' (Image: LESLEY MARTIN) (Image: LESLEY MARTIN) FUFN (F**k You For Now) - a song she co-wrote with Raye - then followed before a cover of Madonna's Frozen. A Little Mix megamix, including Touch, delighted festival fans. The 32-year-old Geordie confessed: 'I do miss my girls, thank you for still showing all the love to us. 'I can't lie, it's nice doing all my songs that I've written.' She finished off in style with Angel of My Dreams.
Daily Mirror
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jade admits Little Mix was a 'test' as she shares big difference in solo career
Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has called being a part of the girl group a test as she opens up on the big different Jade Thirlwall has revealed how difficult it was to rise to fame in a girl group. Fresh from a superb Glastonbury solo debut, the South Shields native, 32, has admitted being part of Little Mix was a big test. The singer revealed how tough the girls had it when it came to trying to prove their worth in the industry. And she admitted that despite The X Factor providing a huge platform, coming from such a show often meant they needed to showcase their worth even more. The Angel of My Dreams singer confessed it felt as though being in a girl band is the "ultimate boot camp on how to survive the music industry". She explained that the girls always had to try to prove their credibility due to their set up and showcase exactly why they deserved their huge success. Speaking to NME, Jade said: "Being in Little Mix really was the ultimate test of enduring that. Time and time again, we reinvented ourselves, and to be in a girl band that lasts for over 10 years is pretty remarkable. You don't hear of that often." And she admitted her Little Mix career is something that she will always be proud of. However, she is now looking forward to putting her own stamp on her music. "Going into my solo music, it was like 'OK, now I get to write just purely about my own experiences', because in a girl band the topics have to be a bit more universal," she said. "On my own, though, it was important for me to express myself." Jade confessed, though, that the new chapter isn't about her past being forgotten. Instead, she said: "That was the past, and I loved it, but now this is the new chapter." Jade's explosive set at Worthy Farm was full of talking points as she put on a show to remember. As well as an energetic performance filled with a mix of solo and Little Mix bangers, Jade wasn't afraid to let her feelings be heard. Taking to the Woodsies stage on Saturday, she delivered a rousing rendition of her hit FUFN. The track, an acronym for 'F*** you for now', features a segment where the singer reels off a list of things she'd like to give the middle finger to. And during the tune, she chanted: "Reform! Transphobia! Selling arms! Genocide!", with the crowd echoing back a resounding "F**** you". She also fought back the tears, as she shared with the audience: "This song [Angel of My Dreams] is literally me as a song, so thank you for showing me that that's enough." The hit anthem delves into the peaks and troughs of JADE's 15-year career. In one emotive lyric, she sings: "Selling my soul to a SYCO, they say I'm so lucky".
The National
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Singer Jade leads chants of 'fuck Reform' at Glastonbury
Thirwall, who now performs under the name JADE, added a call-and-response section during new track FUFN. She told crowds: 'I'm sure there are so many people you'd love to say fuck you [to] today … I'm gonna say some things and I want you to shout 'fuck you' back to me.' READ MORE: Bob Vylan member responds to Glastonbury backlash with lengthy statement The Newcastle singer jokingly listed things like 'smelly toilets' before leading the crowd to shout 'Reform, fuck you; welfare cuts, fuck you'. She continued: 'Transphobia, fuck you; silencing protests, fuck you; selling arms, fuck you; justifying genocide, fuck you.' JADE gets the Glastonbury crowd to chant 'fuck you' to Reform, welfare cuts, transphobia, silencing protests, selling arms and justifying genocide — JADE tea room ☕️ (@JADEtearoom) June 28, 2025 Social media users were divided on the performance, with one person on Twitter/X praising Jade: 'Never seen her before, was mightily impressed. An extremely talented person.' Another added: 'Love Jade! This song is great, and so is what she's doing with it - queen!' Others questioned why she chose to criticise Reform, saying: 'I'm not a Reform voter or supporter but I find it odd that it's 'Fuck Reform' and not the establishment Tory/Labour parties that have brought us to this point.' READ MORE: Kneecap respond to 'legend' who streamed their Glastonbury set However, fans were quick to point out her criticism of current Labour policies, including the welfare cuts which the Government are set to vote on this Tuesday, July 1. Jade rose to fame as part of internationally acclaimed girl group Little Mix, who were formed on singing competition The X Factor in 2011. The Newcastle-born popstar is set to release her debut album, That's Showbiz Baby, in September and will play on the TRNSMT main stage on Sunday July 13.
Daily Mirror
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ncuti Gatwa's emotional message after Glastonbury trans speech during Jade set
Former Doctor Who actor Ncuti Gatwa has returned to social media following his Glastonbury role of introducing Jade Thirlwall to the stage for her debut solo set at Worthy Farm Former Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa returned to social media following his Glastonbury appearance. The actor took to the stage on Saturday to introduce Jade Thirlwall for her debut solo performance at Worthy Farm. And following his role, he took to Instagram to share his delight. He wrote on the platform: "Glastonbury for the girls and the gays. Had the honour of introducing @jadethirlwall for her EPIC set." He went on: "Jade your talent and power is insane. You're a megastar already. But that. That was the birth of you going absolutely cosmic. It's a pop girly emergency." It comes after his surprise appearance to introduce the former Little Mix member to the crowd at the Woodsies stage. At the time, the 32-year-old offered up a speech that included explicit tributes to the trans community. In it, he said: "I I hope you bi****s are f***ing ready! Ladies and gentlemen, they's and them's. All our beautiful trans brothers and sisters. The performance is about to begin." He went on to label Jade as "pop's new crown princess". And he also told the crowd: "Flash photography and video is encouraged. Enjoy the show." Jade's show went down a treat with her fans too. In the explosive set, Jade used her performance to boldly express her disdain for Reform UK. As she delivered a rousing rendition of her hit FUFN, she wasn't shy of letting her feelings be known. The track, an acronym for 'F*** you for now', features a segment where JADE reels off a list of things she'd like to give the middle finger to. And during her set, she chanted: "Reform! Transphobia! Selling arms! Genocide!" Her words toward to the crowd were met by them echoing back a resounding "F**** you". Elsewhere, she was emotional as she sang Angel of My Dreams. She told her fans while fighting back tears: "This song [Angel of My Dreams] is literally me as a song, so thank you for showing me that that's enough." The tune delves into the peaks and troughs of JADE's 15-year career. It features lyrics stating: "selling my soul to a SYCO, they say I'm so lucky". SYCO refers to Simon Cowell's record label, under which JADE was signed as part of Little Mix for their initial five albums. She dressed in a large fur hat, green jeans, and a white T-shirt emblazoned with "GLASTO", and also took a moment to pay tribute to her former Little Mix bandmates. She said: "I can't begin to explain how grateful I am to those girls for literally changing my life. And who would have thought, eh? That we'd have a Little Mix girlie up here on the Glastonbury stage. " The performance was an overall hit and fans were quick to praise her efforts on social media. One user on Twitter /X gushed: "She killed it! I love that the crowd knew her songs and that she mentioned Little Mix too." Another added: ""That #Glastonbury set from JADE is the type that makes you go... yup, Pyramid stage soon". And a third said: "JADE screaming "FU to justifying genocide" to a sell out crowd at Glastonbury is honestly so iconic and one of the many reasons she is my absolute favourite".
