American Idol Season 7 runner up David Archuleta is set to make his inaugural appearance in Southeast Asia this April, performing in Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines. David Cook is also set to appear at one of these three shows so fans are in for a real treat.

Note that these are showcases (read: expect approximately 7-8 songs performed) and not concerts. There are either no tickets on sale and you will either have to obtain them through contests by the media instead – radio, publications, et cetera  or purchase a copy of his album to be eligible for the autograph session. Keep an eye out for promos in your country as they have already begun for some or will be about to start soon.

We also highly recommend you check the respective fansites of the country you live in as they have been in contact with the local Sony Music for this purpose and are equipped with all the information you are possibly after (links under the cut).

Date: 7th April 2009 (Tuesday)
Venue: Iluma Media & Entertainment Centre, Bugis, Singapore
Time: 7pm
Itinerary: Autograph session and showcase
Notes: Open event, no tickets required. Only ONE album per person is allowed for the autograph session and it will be held at 6.30pm for radio contest winners with M&G passes at the same venue.

Date: 11th April 2009 (Saturday)
Venue: Sunway Lagoon Amphitheatre, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
Time: 3pm
Itinerary: Autograph session and showcase
Notes: DiGi is giving away passes to his showcase and all you have to do is download his promotional bundle ringtones. Here is a list of information on the promotions schedule courtesy of Archuleta Avenue Malaysia. Visit AAM for further info.

Date: 16th May 2009 (Saturday)
Venue: Open Ground @ Mall Of Asia, Manila, Philippines
Notes: American Idol Season 8 winner David Cook is also performing at this show.

View the video messages from both Davids regarding the Philippines gig:

Information is courtesy of the plethora of David Archuleta fansites: Archuleta Avenue Malaysia, Archuleta Fan Scene, David Archuleta Singapore & Archuleta Philippines.