:: Editor's note

Pictured: Fantastic news to see young Australian singer Elen Levon being selected to perform in Mandarin at Beijing’s Gala World Music Festival. Thrilled to have been personally invited by the Beijing Government to perform her song ‘Sun Burns Out’ in Mandarin specially for the event, Elen said, “It’s an amazing honour to have been invited to perform at this very prestigious festival… I still can’t believe there will be over 1 billion people tuning in to see my performance – it’s mind-boggling! What a great start to 2012.”
Co-written with Brian McFadden, ‘Sun Burns Out’ is an upbeat, synth-heavy dance-floor filler. Elen’s Mandarin version of the song was broadcasted to over 1 billion people on January 20 via China’s largest television network, Beijing TV.

SLAM Summer Beach Volleyball Festival kicked off its national tour by way of an exclusive media launch. Music industry talent, celebrities and media attended the celebration at Sydney’s newest and most elite event venue - The Islands, Sydney Harbour.

The Joey Scandizzo Melbourne Flagship Salon launched with a very loud bang recently, with over 300 guests filling the salon to celebrate and spilling out into the rear courtyard. The lengthy guest list, which included Melbourne TV personalities, models, DJ’s and salon clients, were kept entertained long into the night by TV host and DJ Ruby Rose, as champagne flowed and beers popped thanks to Four Sisters and Peroni.
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The KUKU 2011/12 Summer Collection Runway Show recently took place at Sydney's Piano Room in King's Cross. See Fashion Spotlights section.

Melko – Made In Brazil celebrated the opening of its second Melbourne location at Shop 3, 232 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. The launch event featured Brazilian music and soccer players, cocktails, and the opportunity to sample all of the latest clothes and jewellery imported from Brazil and Argentina.

Zoo Twilights 2012 will kick off a series of events as part of Melbourne Zoo's 150th Anniversary Celebrations. The superb line-up of some of Australia's favourite artists amid the magical setting of the Zoo under the stars should not be missed! Whatever your musical tastes, there's something for everyone at Zoo Twilights this summer.

This summer, So Frenchy, So Chic returns to Melbourne. This time it’s not as an eclectic CD compilation or even an intimate gig at the Prince of Wales – it’s an afternoon of music, food and wine on Sunday January 15 2012, French style.

Liberty Wakim, co-founder & designer of Liberté Couture, an exclusive new Australian range of one-off pieces of jewellery and clutch bags launched her new ‘Renaissance’ collection on December 4, 2011 at Como House, South Yarra.

From Thursday December 15 2011 until Sunday March 25 2012 Ford Focus Moonlight Cinema will again transform Royal Botanic Gardens into the ultimate outdoor cinema experience, showcasing an extensive schedule of classic, cult and new release films.