Overview
- The title track 'Sweat' is out now, sampling Diana Ross’s 1982 'Work That Body', with a video timed for 4pm BST on Oct. 17 and a related Instagram Q&A.
- Her ninth album, also titled 'Sweat', arrives May 1, 2026 via Virgin Music Group in partnership with her Red Girl Records, with a 13-song tracklist and pre-orders live.
- Melanie C describes the record as channelling 1990s rave roots to get people dancing and to offer some relief during a difficult period.
- A one-off headline date is set for London’s O2 Academy Brixton on Oct. 23, 2026, with pre-sale ticket access linked to album pre-orders.
- Promotional imagery emphasizes an athletic, gym-ready aesthetic, while discussion of a potential Spice Girls reunion remains unconfirmed despite recent social media hints.