With her trademark complex pop vocals and dark poetic lyrics, Simone Pitot will be treating Brisbane's CBD to a special acoustic performance at Queen St Mall's (Edward St Stage) on Friday the 15th January starting at 5:30pm. Joined onstage by guitarist, vocalist and fellow band member Matthew Colin, the duo will be offering up acoustic translations of Simone's beautifully crafted original material.

Visiting fans and interested passers by will have the opportunity to purchase copies of Simone's eponymous debut EP.

This is a free event. For more information please visit www.simonepitot.com

Simone Pitot will be stepping out alone with a solo performance at Ric's Bar on the 6th January starting at 9:30pm. Departing from the musical tapestry of modern synth and dark electronica, Simone will be offering up acoustic translations of her original material and playing a selection of songs from her eponymous debut EP.

We're pleased to announce that Ling has been confirmed as a Guest Speaker and will be sharing her skills and knowledge during a Seminar on Songwriting at the upcoming Singapore stop-over of the QS WorldARTS Tour.

Fulfilling the demand for a specialist marketing and student recruitment facility for local and worldwide creative and performing arts institutions, the QS WorldARTS Tour is a unique series of dedicated international promotional events in key Asian cities.

Taking place on 23rd February 2010 at the Raffles City Convention Centre and staged in an environment uniquely prepared to support the special cultures of the creative and performing arts, the WorldARTS Tour in Singapore will feature Ling and a number of other Guest Speakers hosting Seminars and Workshops focusing on their areas of expertise.

Ling's Seminar on Songwriting will also feature a Q&A session, presenting aspiring musicians and fans a unique chance to get an inside view of her creative processes.

The QS WorldARTS Tour is open to both Students and the general public and admission is free. To be part of this special event you must register online at the Official WorldARTS Tour website by clicking HERE.

We're excited to announce that Ling will be Interviewed and also Performing Live on the Friday 18th December edition of CNA's highly regarded news and lifetsyle programme Primetime Morning.

Airing daily from 6:30am to 9:30am on Channel NewsAsia, Primetime Morning combines live news with regular segments you can wake up to in the morning. The Friday Edition of the show is also simulcast on MediaCorp's English-language general entertainment channel, Channel 5, based in Singapore.

Ling's international fans can tune into the broadcast by logging onto Channel NewsAsia's Website and viewing the live feed. Through an exclusive deal with online broadcaster TVU Networks Channel NewsAsia is also streamed live via their website or through the downloadable TVUPlayer available HERE.

Mark your calendars now and don't miss out! To find out when the show is playing in your time zone visit: The World Clock Time Zone Converter.

In the lead up to their debut album release in early 2010, Brisbane ensemble band Meadowfoot will be performing a limited number of shows beginning with the Late Show at The Troubadour on Saturday 21st November.

Describing their sound simply as "beautiful noise", Meadowfoot is comprised of a variety of local musicians from some of the city's most successful bands and solo artists spanning a range of genres and influences.

Unique and surprising, Meadowfoot will deliver a haunting set, filled with sweet melancholic folk entwined with darker pulsing undertones. Don't miss your chance to see this band before they head off overseas next year to promote their anticipated debut release.

The Troubadours late show kicks off after midnight and door entry is $5.00. For further information please visit www.myspace.com/meadowfoot

Love The World Soul Rock Bistro & Bar is the latest happening in town (and some would even say in the World) with its unique brand of inspirational pop and gospel soul rock music that will provide you entertainment with a difference.

We're pleased to announce that Ling will be performing a month long residency at the Singapore hotspot starting with a performance on Thursday 1st October 2009.

Everyone is invited to join Ling for the series of weekly shows every Thursday night at 8:30pm through the month of October.

For more information visit the Love The World Soul Rock Bistro & Bar website by clicking HERE.

Ling has been invited to appear on SOFT TV on Sunday 16th August from 2pm to 4pm Singapore local time. Ling will play a live acoustic show featuring originals and cover songs.

Fans can view the live stream by logging onto www.soft.com.sg at 6am GMT. To find out when to tune in from your time zone visit The World Clock Time Zone Converter.

In conjunction with SOFT and courtesy of Greenhorn Productions, Ling and Lempicka Records will also be giving away two tickets to Aimee Mann Live! featuring Ling as support act on the 29th August at the Esplanade Concert Hall. One lucky winner will receive the pair of tickets plus a signed copy of "Honestly" and two runners up will lay claim to their own signed copy of "Honestly."

Details on how to enter the competition will be revealed by Ling during her SOFT TV performance so make sure you're watching! The competition will be open only to residents of the Republic of Singapore who are registered users on soft.com.sg.

SOFT TV is an ongoing series of real-time streaming videos, hosted and co-ordinated by SOFT founder James Woo, that showcases original talent from the island of Singapore. For more details please visit SOFT.com.sg.

We're pleased to announce that Ling has been officially confirmed as the opening act for Aimee Mann's upcoming show on the 29th August.

Presented by the good people at Greenhorn Productions, Aimee Mann Live! will take place at The Esplanade Concert Hall commencing at 7:30p.m with a solo acoustic set by Ling.

From Greenhorn Productions:

Greenhorn Productions presents Aimee Mann Live! at the Esplanade Concert Hall on 29 August 2009. From her work in the 80’s with Til Tuesday through her acclaimed solo discs "Whatever" and "I’m With Stupid" in the 90s, Aimee Mann has always been at the forefront of contemporary songwriters.

Do not miss this chance to catch Aimee Mann Live in the exquisite confines of the Esplanade Concert Hall on 29 August 2009. Tickets at $118, $98 and $68 (excluding SISTIC fees). Fans of Greenhorn Productions facebook page will receive a password for early bird booking/discounts.

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Tickets will be available through SISTIC. Stay tuned for more details over the coming weeks.