JADE Announces Debut Solo Album THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! and First UK & Ireland Tour
For years, fans have been waiting to see what JADE would do on her own. The global pop superstar, long celebrated for her charisma and daring artistry, has finally lifted the curtain on her next act. The artist just released her debut solo album, THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!, a record that is as bold, theatrical, and unpredictable as its title suggests. Working alongside some of pop’s most in-demand creatives (Mike Sabath, Lostboy, Cirkut, RAYE, and Pablo Bowman), JADE has shaped an album that feels like both a personal statement and a spectacle. “This album has been in the works for years,” she explains, “so I’m beyond excited to finally announce its release. I’m so proud of THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! as a body of work and I can’t wait to share it with the world. Being able to perform it live later this year is also a dream come true. See you on tour!”
That dream is about to take shape on stage. To mark the arrival of the album, JADE is setting off on her first-ever solo tour across the UK and Ireland this October. Each stop, from Dublin to Glasgow, Leeds to Newcastle, is a chance to see her step into the spotlight entirely on her own terms, with the journey culminating in a grand finale at London’s Roundhouse on October 19. For fans, the tour is not just another series of dates; it’s an invitation to witness a new era unfold in real time.
The momentum leading up to this moment has been undeniable. Earlier this year, JADE’s performance of “Angel Of My Dreams” at the BRIT Awards wasn’t just a highlight of the night, it became the performance everyone was talking about. With her command of the stage and a sense of drama that felt both intimate and spectacular, she managed to steal the show from a room full of stars. Critics agreed: The Guardian praised it as “a singular episodic live performance that stole the show,” NME called it “a breathtaking theatrical display,” and Clash went so far as to rank it among the greatest BRITs performances ever. The song itself exploded commercially, racking up more than 100 million streams, climbing to #7 on the UK Singles Chart, and holding steady in the Top 20 for two months. Its music video became a viral sensation, dominating YouTube’s trending chart for 10 straight days with over 12 million views.
But JADE hasn’t been content to rest on a single breakthrough. In the months since, she has continued to build a catalogue that showcases the range of her artistry. There was the sultry bass-driven “Midnight Cowboy”, a song about self-acceptance and sexuality that revealed a darker, more intimate side of her. Then came “Fantasy”, a disco-inspired gem brought to dazzling life by none other than legendary director David LaChapelle. With “IT girl”, she delivered an unapologetic pop anthem that brims with confidence, while “FUFN” offered something electrifying and dramatic, proof that JADE is willing to push pop into bold new territory.
Her ability to balance spectacle with substance has not gone unnoticed. At the close of 2024, she was honored with the Trailblazer Award at the Rolling Stone UK Awards, a recognition of her unique vision and fearless approach. Angel Of My Dreams was everywhere on year-end lists, crowned the #1 song of 2024 by DIY Magazine and ranked in the top 10 by The Guardian, NME, Clash, and Dork. Meanwhile, Dazed declared its video “Video of the Year.” To cap it off, she graced the cover of Rolling Stone UK, solidifying her place not just as a star, but as an artist reshaping the pop landscape.
Now, as summer approaches, JADE is set to take her new material to some of the biggest stages in the world. She’s already confirmed for Glastonbury, All Points East, Mighty Hoopla, TRNSMT, and the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, appearances that promise to set the tone for her upcoming tour and the arrival of her debut.
With THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!, JADE is doing more than releasing an album, she’s opening a new chapter in her story, one defined by ambition, spectacle, and an unshakable sense of self. The wait may have been long, but if her recent triumphs are anything to go by, it will have been more than worth it.
