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Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
JADE's Little Mix 'boot camp' has shaped her solo material
JADE's "boot camp" experience in Little Mix has influenced her solo material. The 32-year-old singer - who has dropped her surname Thirlwall for her career away from the girl group - will release her debut solo album That's Showbiz Baby in September and admits that her time with the Black Magic hitmakers has shaped her individual work. Speaking to NME at the Glastonbury Festival, JADE said: "Being in a girl band is the ultimate boot camp on how to survive the music industry. First off, you're a woman, and then you're in a girl band, and it's always hard to prove to people that you're a credible artist and that you're worthy of appreciation. "When we first started in like 2011 - especially coming from a show like The X Factor - we were constantly proving to people why we deserve a seat at the table and why we deserve longevity. "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." She continued: "I'm so proud of that part of my life, and 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. On my own though, it was important for me to express myself. "It's not a case of, '(Little Mix) was the old me, and this is me finally being who I am', because I love Little Mix and I love what we stood for! It's not about (that era) being dead and gone. That was the past and I loved it, but now this is the new chapter." JADE performed on the Woodsies stage at Worthy Farm on Saturday (28.06.25) and confessed that she was grateful for a "pep talk" by Spice Girl Melanie C as she grappled with nerves before her performance - which was introduced by former Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa. The Angel of My Dreams singer said: "I was so nervous beforehand and I was backstage nearly about to cry because I was so overwhelmed, but then Mel C came running over to say it was going to be amazing and that I've got this! "She gave me a little pep talk, and then my friend Ncuti (Gatwa) bumped into me and offered to do the intro for me. "He introduced me on stage and helped me feel really ready and good about myself... but I still feel like nothing prepares you for the adrenaline of the Glastonbury crowd, because they really are like something else."
Scotsman
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Jade Glasgow Ticket Presales and Prices: How to see the Little Mix star at the O2 Academy
The Little Mix singer is playing solo in Scotland for the first time. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Jade Thirlwall shot to fame when Little Mix became the first group to win talent show The X Factor - having unsuccessfully auditioned for the programme twice before. Jade Thirlwall has a date with Glasgow. | Getty Images They have since become one of the show's most successful acts, releasing six studio albums and 19 UK top-ten singles, five of which hit the top spot. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Before going on hiatus in 2022, they became the first girl group to win the Brit Award for British Group and now Jade is going solo for the first time, with new debut album That's Showbiz Baby set to be released on September 12. To mark the release, she's hitting the road for a series of shows - and there's good news for Scottish fans, with a date in Glasgow. Here's everything you need to know. When is Jade playing Scotland? Jade Thirlwall will play Glasgow's 02 Academy on Monday, October 13. When are tickets on sale for Jade? Tickets for the gig go onsale at 10am on Friday, May 23. You can find them here. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Make sure you have a Ticketmaster account, know your password, and are signed in well before tickets go on sale to give yourself the best chance. Are there any presales for Jade's Glasgow gig? As has become common, there are a couple of ways to get your hands on tickets before the general sale. If you are an 02 mobile phone customer you will be able to get tickets using the Priority App from 10am on Wednesday, May 21. You can also sign up to Jade's newsletter here to get a code sent to your inbox to access tickets from 10am on Wednesday, May 21. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad How much will Jade's Glasgow gig tickets cost? General admission tickets for Jade's Edinburgh gig are priced at a relatively modest £43.20 (that's a face value of £37.50 plus booking fees). Where else is Jade playing? The Glasgow show is part of a five date UK and Ireland tour that comprises the following dates@ October 8: Dublin, 3Olympia Theatre October 9: Belfast, Ulster Hall October 11: Brighton Dome October 12: Manchester Academy October 13: Glasgow, 02 Academy The singer will also be playing a handful of European festivals over the summer, including Glastonbury, but none in Scotland. Are there any age restrictions for Jade's Glasgow show? It's over 14s only for standing stalls area, and over 8s in the seated sections. Anybody under 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. No support act has been announced yet - but special guests will be confirmed in due course.
