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Scotsman
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
TRNSMT Sunday review: 'some big surprises'
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... TRNSMT Sunday, Glasgow Green ★★★★ The final day of this year's TRNSMT festival was headlined by two dependable, long-standing indie groups in Snow Patrol on the main stage and Shed Seven in the King Tut's Arena, but elsewhere both of these larger stages offered welcome near-parity between female and male artists. The festival has seen criticism in recent years for its male-heavy line-ups, yet seven of the 16 artists across Sunday's bill were female, and they provided the biggest surprises. Like the mononymous Jade, for example, aka Jade Thirlwall, sometime of Little Mix and now an extremely characterful solo artist. Dressed in a green, pleated tartan dress, with fierce silver eye make-up, she was able to enjoy the huge response to her old band's hit Shout Out to My Ex, while also revelling in the freedom of her debut solo hit Angel of My Dreams, a plaintive ballad which morphed into a strident, positive rave banger. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jade performing at TRNSMT | PA If Jade's set was pure, in-your-face pop, Gracie Abrams' was the same, but at a different pace. The daughter of film director JJ Abrams, her music and demeanour sit alongside those of Taylor Swift. Her style at her 'last show in Europe for a very long time' was all personal connection, making eye contact and waving to members of the crowd, and unveiling deep emotions in her lyrics, from the clubby country of opener Risk to the euphorically-received big hit That's So True. Meanwhile over at the Tut's stage, East Lothian's Brooke Coombe played emotive, affirmative indie-rock songs with a Texas (the band, not the state) flavour and a voice with the bluesy, Caledonian rawness of Lulu, while Shed Seven – amid a nostalgic set which included a cover of the Smiths' There is a Light That Never Goes Out – welcomed 'Queen of Manchester" Rowetta Idah for their recent song together In Ecstasy and the band's old hit Disco Down. Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol performed on Sunday | PA
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".
Perth Now
01-07-2025
- 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."
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".
Daily Mirror
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jade Thirlwall flashes the middle finger and cries on Glastonbury debut
JADE took to the stage at Glastonbury this afternoon and fans were left blown away by her performance, with the singer using her platform to give the middle finger to Reform UK Glastonbury Festival goers were left in awe by Jade Thirlwall, who used her performance to boldly express her disdain for Reform UK. The Little Mix star took to the Woodsies stage on Saturday where she delivered a rousing rendition of her hit FUFN. 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. During her set, she chanted: "Reform! Transphobia! Selling arms! Genocide!", with the crowd echoing back a resounding "F**** you". Introduced by Doctor Who actor Ncuti Gatwa, the former Little Mix member became visibly emotional while introducing her top ten hit Angel of My Dreams. Fighting back tears, 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." Angel of my Dreams delves into the peaks and troughs of JADE's 15-year career, with 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. Dressed in a large fur hat, green jeans, and a white T-shirt emblazoned with "GLASTO", JADE also took a moment to pay tribute to her Little Mix bandmates. She expressed: "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 a hit, with one attendee posting: "she killed it! I love that the crowd knew her songs and that she mentioned Little Mix too", reports Somerset Live Another fan enthused: "Jade is the biggest Mixer ever and I live for it". Some fans expressed disbelief that Little Mix had never graced Glastonbury's stages: "The fact that Little Mix never got to perform at Glastonbury is a CRIME. "I know JADE is going to absolutely give it her all for all three of them today." An impressed fan tweeted: "JADE's #Glastonbury set was Earth-shatteringly good. I have no words for how amazing that's made me feel for her". Another gushed: "That #Glastonbury set from JADE is the type that makes you go... yup, Pyramid stage soon". Her stance on political issues also garnered praise: "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". The fact that Jade's long-term boyfriend Jordan Stephens also performed at the festival was noted as charming. Jordan, known as one half of Rizzle Kicks, wowed the audience at the Other Stage on Friday, June 27, even inviting his mum to join him onstage.
