Prior to this year’s festival season, JADE had already performed on massive stages for countless fans — but never by herself. As such, appearances at 2025 U.K. festivals like Glastonbury, Mighty Hoopla and Radio 1’s Big Weekend required plenty of prep work.

“When I first started rehearsing, I was like, ‘Oh, s–t. I actually have to sing the whole of every song,’ ” says the 32-year-old pop star, who spent over a decade in the best-selling girl group Little Mix. “I had to train my body and breath work. And then there was my internal challenge, since I’m my own biggest critic. I was like, ‘What do I need to do to show everyone that I am great on my own?’ ”

JADE’s debut solo album, That’s Showbiz Baby!, answers that question: Due out Sept. 12 on Sony Music U.K./RCA Records, the 14-song projec

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