Jessie J makes South Shields' schoolgirl's dreams come true by inviting her on stage at Newcastle Academy show

A schoolgirl's dream has come true after she took to the stage to perform alongside her idol - pop star Jessie J.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Nov 2018, 13:04 BST
Updated 30th Nov 2018, 13:05 BST
Polly Sibbald, 10, on stage with popstar Jessie J at Newcastle's O2 Academy.Polly Sibbald, 10, on stage with popstar Jessie J at Newcastle's O2 Academy.
Polly Sibbald, 10, on stage with popstar Jessie J at Newcastle's O2 Academy.

Ten-year-old Polly Sibbald, from South Shields, has loved the singer ever since she was an infant and jumped at the chance to get up in front of fans and sing.

Polly is following in her mum Kirstie Smiler’s footsteps after she sang alongside Irish boyband Westlife at one of their shows at Newcastle Arena in 2003.

Polly Sibbald, 10, on stage with popstar Jessie J at Newcastle's O2 Academy.Polly Sibbald, 10, on stage with popstar Jessie J at Newcastle's O2 Academy.
Polly Sibbald, 10, on stage with popstar Jessie J at Newcastle's O2 Academy.
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She was plucked from the crowd band member Shane and asked to sing on stage.

Kirstie managed to get tickets to see Jessie’s O2 Academy appearance in Newcastle for Polly’s birthday, which 
she celebrated on November 2.

And despite getting balcony seats, Kirstie managed to get herself and Polly, a Hedworth Primary School pupil, down to the front.

Kirstie was then able to bend the ear of security guards, who asked about the possibility of her daughter going on stage with her 
idol.

Jessie J fan Polly Sibbald.Jessie J fan Polly Sibbald.
Jessie J fan Polly Sibbald.
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“She’s been a big fan of hers for what seems like forever,” said Kirstie, 32, of Hedworth in Jarrow, who toured nightclubs as a professional singer up and down the North East after she left Springfield School, Jarrow.

She added: “I worked hard get the tickets but we were quite far back in the balcony.

“I managed to get down to the front by carrying Polly and then got to speak to some of the security guards who said they’d try to have a word with her.

“Jesse came right over to Polly at the end of the stage and asked what her favourite song was.

Polly Sibbald on stage with Jessie J.Polly Sibbald on stage with Jessie J.
Polly Sibbald on stage with Jessie J.
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“She said Price Tag and then she asked her to 
get up on stage with her and sing.”

Kirstie managed to record Polly and Jessie singing the track in front of hundreds of fans.

Even Geordie Shore Charlotte Crosby has recorded a message congratulating Polly on her 
performance.

“Jessie and her team are absolutely amazing,” added Kirstie, who is also 
mum to 10-month-old Graham.

Kirstie Smiler performed alongside boyband Westlife in 2003.Kirstie Smiler performed alongside boyband Westlife in 2003.
Kirstie Smiler performed alongside boyband Westlife in 2003.
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“Jessie even had a bit of a chat with Polly and she was telling her about 
how she does gymnastics, saying how she can do a backflip.

“She’s just a lovely person and she has left Polly buzzing with everything.

“Polly’s now even on Jessie’s Instagram and Charlotte Crosby from Geordie Shore has put a video on 
saying about how good she was.

“It was just a fantastic night and one she won’t forget.”

In her video, Charlotte said to Polly: “I can’t believe how good you were on stage.

“I just think that soon I’m going to be wanting selfies with you.”

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