Local girl Leona Lewis kicks off Hackney Weekend... as Rita Ora looks ready for bed in her pyjama-esque ensemble
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She's one of the most famous people to come out of Hackney, East London.
And today, Leona Lewis got to perform in her hometown as she kicked off the Radio 1 Hackney Weekend today.
The X Factor 2006 winner, 27, was the first to perform during the free BBC festival, opening for a long day of stellar pop acts.
Back on her home turf: Leona Lewis returns to her hometown for the BBC Radio 1 Hackney Weekend in East London
Floral: The singer's microphone stand was covered in synthetic flowers for her performance
The singer debuted a new song Come Alive, as well as one of her biggest hits Bleeding Love.
She was also joined by rapper Wretch 32 for a cover of Diddy Dirty Money's song Coming Home.
Leona was introduced on stage by DJ Trevor Nelson as 'the most famous singer to ever come of Hackney'.
Flamboyant: West Londoner Rita Ora headed East to perform in a white shirt and trouser ensemble
Following Leona's performance, newcomer Rita Ora - who was born in Kosovo but grew up in West London - roused the 50,000 strong crowd at Hackney Marshes.
She looked ready for bed in a pyjama-esque shirt and trousers as she sang her hits R.I.P. and Hot Right Now.
Over the weekend, 100,000 people will attend the festival, part of the BBC's Olympic celebrations.
Over 250,000 people applied for tickets for the free event, with residents from the neighbouring boroughs given priority.
Duet: Leona performed a duet with Wretch 32 of Diddy Dirty Money's song Coming Home
Later tonight, hip-hop star Jay-Z will top the bill, with Rihanna headlining on Sunday.
Other acts performing include Will.i.am, Plan B, Jessie J, Ed Sheeran, Tinie Tempah and Florence + The Machine.
There have been rumours Cheryl Cole with duet with her manager and The Voice coach Will.i.am.
The festival is being broadcast on BBC Radio 1 and BBC3.
Brighton boys: Urban duo Rizzle Kicks perform
Entertaining: Newcomer Jessie Ware (left) and former N-Dubz rapper Dappy also performed
Fandom: Hundreds of fans listen to Leona as she kicks off the festival
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