Jade talks “brave and bold” new music, Reading & Leeds headline dreams and if we’ll see her at Glasto next year

Jade Thirlwall says she is developing a second solo album that will be honest about her experiences and retain the bold pop style of her debut. She also hopes to headline major festivals, including Reading and Leeds, and is keen to return to Glastonbury in 2027.

Speaking at the Mercury Prize in Newcastle, where her debut album *That’s Showbiz Baby!* was shortlisted, Jade said she had spent the summer writing with producer Mike Sabbath and planned to work in Los Angeles to shape the album’s sound. She described the project as being at an early stage. Her performance at Reading was one of her favourite festival shows this year, while she called her Glastonbury appearance last year one of the best shows of her life.