South Shields’ JADE Joins Glastonbury’s First Lineup Announcement
Written by Nisha Cullen on 7th March 2025
Glastonbury has unveiled its initial lineup, and among the star-studded names is South Shields’ very ownown JADE, performing alongside headliners such as The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo, RAYE, and Charli XCX. The announcement comes just days after JADE’s big win at the BRIT Awards.
Jade Thirlwall after winning the Pop Act award during The BRIT Awards 2025 at London’s O2 Arena. Photo credit: Alamy Images
Former Little Mix member, Jade Thirlwall, now known as JADE, took home the BRIT Award for Best Pop Act this week—her first major accolade as a solo artist.
Glastonbury won’t be her only festival appearance this year. JADE has also been confirmed as the third headliner for London’s Mighty Hoopla festival, where she will take the stage in May.
Fans of JADE were quick to show their support on social media. One fan on Twitter (X) wrote: “Girl this is INSANEEE!! you deserve to be on every major stage in the world,” while another commented on JADE’s Instagram with: “Jade!!!! Genuinely so happy to see all your dreams come true. Imagine little pickle knowing all this was going to happen!!!! Oh my god!!”
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Glastonbury, the iconic five-day festival held in Somerset since 1970, welcomes around 200,000 attendees each year. As always, the lineup announcement has sparked mixed reactions from festivalgoers.
Twitter (X) user Carl expressed disappointment, stating, “It could be better.” Meanwhile, another user, Sammi, was far more enthusiastic, writing, “The responses have me shocked—this is an amazing lineup???”
However, those unimpressed by the current lineup need not worry. In their announcement, Glastonbury organizers assured fans that this is just the first wave of acts, promising that “many more acts and attractions are still to be announced.”
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