Perrie Edwards made her solo debut at the Isle of Wight Festival on Saturday, performing on the Big Top stage shortly after her wedding to former England and Arsenal footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain the previous weekend. The 32-year-old singer appeared in a leather outfit and acknowledged battling a head cold as she took to the stage.

Addressing the crowd in Newport, Edwards expressed her excitement about the new chapter in her life, sharing sentiments about her husband and introducing the song "Cute Aggression," which she said was inspired by Oxlade-Chamberlain’s distinctive curly hair and freckles. She encouraged festivalgoers to embrace the kind of love she described as deeply personal.

Edwards’s set featured a blend of material from her 2025 solo debut album, "Perrie," including the debut live performances of "Punchline" and "Woman in Love," which received enthusiastic responses. The performance was seen as a clear effort to solidify her position as a solo artist following her time with the girl group Little Mix.

In addition to her solo work, Edwards included a medley of popular Little Mix hits such as "Shout Out to My Ex," "Black Magic," and "Touch," acknowledging her ongoing connection to the group’s fan base. Her set preceded the headline performance by Lewis Capaldi, rounding out an opening day that marked a significant milestone in Edwards’s evolving career.