Lady Gaga returns to Singapore this month and will perform at the SingTel AMPed showcase next week. The artist recently released her third record, Born This Way in May. Event details as follows:

Date: 7th July 2011 (Thursday)
Time: 8pm
Tickets: Not for sale, guaranteed or lucky draw only. Read the SingTel AMPed Ticket FAQ for more details.
Website: http://info.singtel.com/ladygaga/

American Idol alumni, David Archuleta, will be performing in Singapore this month. The Season 7 runner up recently released The Other Side Of Down last month, and will be touring in support of the new record. Word is that there are other SEA appearances scheduled, do check back for updates. Meanwhile, event details as follows:

Date: 14th November 2010 (Sunday)
Venue: Zouk Club, Singapore
Tickets/Entry: Purchase a Nokia N8 from SingTel to gain entry to the showcase
Website: www.singtel.com/N8

Autograph Session
Date: 15th November 2010 (Monday)
Venue: Bugis Junction, Singapore
Note: Present your copy of “The Other Side Of Down” for the chance to get it autographed

UPDATE 04/07: Dates in the Philippines have been added!

Miami-born singer Jason Derülo, famed for his hit singles “Whatcha Say” and “In My Head” will be performing in Malaysia this July. Currently this appears to be the artist’s sole SEA show but do stay tuned for further updates! Showcase details as follows:

Date: 23rd July 2010 (Friday)
Venue: Glorietta Mall, Manila, Philippines
Tickets: Available at TicketWorld outlets

Date: 24th July 2010 (Saturday)
Venue: Alabang Town Centre, Manila, Philippines
Tickets: Available at TicketWorld outlets

Date: 25th July 2010 (Sunday)
Venue: Trinoma, Manila, Philippines
Tickets: Available at TicketWorld outlets

Date: 21st July 2010 (Wednesday)
Venue: Dragonfly, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tickets: Win them via Hitz.fm, download the “In My Head” caller ringtone by SMSing Get <space> Derulo to 2900. Alternatively, purchase his self-titled debut album from Victoria Music Centre (Amcorp Mall, Bangsar, Sungei Wang) or Speedy Video (1 Utama, Movie Magic, GE Mall, Pavilion, Mid Valley)

Credit: Team MCS for the Philippines show.

Master of Sweep Picking Frank Gambale will be conducting a workshop and performing a one-off concert in Singapore this May. Not only is this Frank’s sole Southeast Asian appearance on this tour, it is also his inaugural showcase in the country. With 11 solo studio albums and 4 live albums under his belt, you can expect the Australian fusion jazz guitarist’s set to cover his extensive repertoire that evening. Catch the Grammy nominated guitarist live next month, event details as follows:

Date: 2nd May 2010 (Sunday)
Venue: The Warehouse, Singapore
Prices: S$25 (NSF/Student Conession), S$50 (normal)
Tickets: On sale at www.onetickethub.com
Electric Guitar Workshop: 7.00pm – 7.45pm
Concert: 8.00pm – 9.30pm

The Frank Gambale Electric Trio concert is part of a series of events leading up to *SCAPE’s Launch Festival in June.

Yet another American Idol alumni is set to be in the region this March. Season 8′s runner up, Adam Lambert will be performing in Singapore next month to promote his debut album For Your Entertainment and fans can catch the singer-songwriter at the following showcase:

Date: 12th March 2010 (Friday)
Venue: Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Universal Studios @ Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
Tickets: Invite only. Download his album to win one of the 3 pairs of tickets up for grabs at the Nokia Store Singapore, through Malaysia’s Hitz.fm or purchase the Deluxe Edition of For Your Entertainment (more info here) and through other media outlets

Autograph session (13th March 2010):

1. Only Deluxe Edition of For Your Entertainment manufactured by Sony Music Entertainment Singapore may be autographed, subject to capacity availability.

2. Autographs are restricted to one copy of the Deluxe Edition per person only.

Check back for more updates!

American Idol season 7 contestant and third runner up Jason Castro will be performing a series of free shows in malls around Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia this March. The singer-songwriter will be in the region for a brief tour to promote his upcoming self-titled debut release. Concert details as follows:

Date: 18th March 2010 (Thursday)
Venue: Trinoma Activity Centre, Quezon City, Philippines

Date: 19th March 2010 (Friday)
Venue: Glorietta 5 Atrium, Manila, Philippines

Date: 20th March 2010 (Saturday)
Venue: Market! Market! Activity Centre, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Philippines

Stay tuned for updates on the Singapore and Malaysian shows!

The British band famed for their hit single “Just Because” will be making an appearance in Manila from October 17th to the 20th for the last leg of their Asian promo tour. Fans can catch Ray, The Adj, Ben and Sam on this run as they promote their self-titled RCA debut. Showcase details and information are as follows:

Date: 18th October 2009 (Sunday)
Venue: SM North EDSA, The Block
Special guest: Callalily
Time: 5pm

They are also scheduled to guest on top-rating TV show S.O.P as well as appearances on number one music channel MYX.

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.