Thousands of people gathered at each of the three stages set up in Oxford Street, Regent Street and in front of St Paul's Cathedral. They enjoyed performances by stars of hit London Musicals Oliver, Sister Act and Hairspray, The Saturdays, Scouting for Girls, Spandau Ballet and Little Boots. Then the stars of Disney's A Christmas Carol, Jim Carrey, Colin Firth and Bob Hoskins each took to a different stage and they simultaneously switched on the Christmas lights. The events all tied into the film premiere taking place after the switch on.
Technical production on the three stages was managed by Clear Island Productions whose event director Sonia Jones commented, "This event has grown phenomenally, including being in The City for the first time. I can't imagine doing an event of this scale without Mojo Barriers, they're a great team in terms of attitude, competence and I'm confident the safety of our event is in good hands."
(Jim Evans)
