JESSIE J: Switches On The Christmas Lights

<p>Singer Jessie J kicks off Christmas celebrations on Oxford Street, in London, by switching on the lights.</p> <p>by Newsdesk | 13th November 2013</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4601719220.jpg" width="461" height="317" alt="Jessie J Switches On The Lights" title="Jessie J Switches On The Lights"/></p> <p></p><p></p><p>Bestselling British artist Jessie J kick started the Christmas season by wowing shoppers with an explosive performance and admitting it has always been a dream to switch on the world famous Oxford Street lights.</p><p></p><p>Jessie J says 'I always used to make my parents bring me to Oxford Street to see the Christmas lights so it’s an honour to actually be switching them on this year. I spend a lot of time shopping on Oxford Street and this year will be no different. The lights switch-on is a prestigious part of the festive season for Londoners and I’m proud to be a part of it.'</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4601719221.jpg" width="460" height="319" alt="Jessie J rocking her new style | | Matthew Lloyd | Getty Images" title="Jessie J rocking her new style | | Matthew Lloyd | Getty Images"/></p> <p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4601719392.jpg" width="460" height="738" alt="Jessie Reveals Her Sheer Look | Matthew Lloyd | Getty Images" title="Jessie Reveals Her Sheer Look | Matthew Lloyd | Getty Images"/></p> <p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4601719218.jpg" width="461" height="307" alt="Oxford Street in its full glory | | Matthew Lloyd | Getty Images" title="Oxford Street in its full glory | | Matthew Lloyd | Getty Images"/></p> <p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4601719217.jpg" width="460" height="691" alt="Jessie J gives a compelling performance | Ian Gavan | Getty Images" title="Jessie J gives a compelling performance | Ian Gavan | Getty Images"/></p> <p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4601719219.jpg" width="459" height="306" alt="Destination Christmas | Ian Gavan | Getty Images" title="Destination Christmas | Ian Gavan | Getty Images"/></p> <p>Illuminating the world’s most iconic high street with a new £1.5 million light scheme, and lighting up the entire Selfridges building in spectacular style, Jessie J performed in front of thousands of excited shoppers and flicked the switch on the brand new Christmas lights display along the world’s most iconic high street.</p><p></p><p>Christmas cheer really did start here, as thousands of shoppers watched high octane performances by Jessie J, supported by X Factor winner James Arthur and pop sensation Conor Maynard, at the globally renowned Oxford Street Christmas lights switch-on hosted by the world’s best department store, Selfridges.</p><p></p><p>Remarkable circus theatrics made the event truly memorable, with eclectic performers Gifford’s Circus giving a real twist to the evening’s celebration. A breath-taking lights display lit up the iconic Selfridges building, celebrating its ‘Destination Christmas’ campaign.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> </p>