Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall Criticizes Matty Healy's Political Silence at Glastonbury

Jade Thirlwall, the Little Mix singer, publicly criticized Matty Healy, the lead singer of The 1975, for his decision to avoid political commentary in his music and performances. She expressed disappointment in Healy’s stance, highlighting that it is easy for someone who is white, straight, and privileged to choose to stay apolitical, stating, "Good for you, hun!" Thirlwall emphasized that artists with large platforms have a responsibility to speak out on social and political issues, citing her own activism for LGBTQ+ rights and Palestinian causes. At the 2025 Glastonbury Festival, Healy explained his decision as a conscious effort to focus on love and friendship rather than politics, despite previously addressing political themes in songs like "Love It If We Made It." Thirlwall, who led a politically charged chant at the same festival, said she was prepared for backlash but remains committed to using her voice for advocacy. The debate underscores contrasting approaches among artists regarding the role of politics in music and public life.