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Cody Simpson in free concert at Musikfest Cafe, Bethlehem

Cody Simpson will present a free acoustic concert, 11 a.m. July 31, Musikfest Café, SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem.

The Simpson concert, presented by B104, ArtsQuest and Atlantic Records, is open to the first 1,000 in line July 31. No ticket is required.

However, B104 and ArtsQuest, are giving away a limited number of VIP tickets for the performance.

In addition, a limited number of meet and greet passes will be distributed by B104 and ArtsQuest via contests on B104, as well as online at B104.com and artsquest.org.

"We're excited to join with longtime ArtsQuest and Musikfest partner B104 to make this intimate experience possible for the residents of the Lehigh Valley," says ArtsQuest Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations Curt Mosel.

After debuting with the single "iYiYi," featuring Flo Rida, Simpson released his first EP, 2010's "4 U," which spawned the No. 1 Radio Disney hit "All Day."

In 2011, he made his chart debut with "Coast to Coast," which entered Billboard's album chart at No. 12 and resulted in his second Radio Disney No. 1 hit, "On My Mind."

Simpson has appeared on television programs, including "The Today Show," "Live! with Kelly," "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," "Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures," "So Random," "The Early Show" and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," as well as been featured on Radio Disney and the Disney Channel's "N.B.T. (Next Big Thing)" talent contest.

He was among the top stars featured at Nickelodeon's 2012 Kids Choice Awards, where he presented and took home the award for "Favorite Aussie Star," and at Australian Nickelodeon's 2011 Kids Choice Awards, where he won "Awesome Aussie," "Aussie Muso," and "Super Fresh."

Simpson has co-headlined tours with Big Time Rush, and headlined on his sold-out "Welcome to Paradise" tour. In 2012, he launched his first European headlining tour and also hit the road as support for Justin Bieber, playing to crowds of 20,000.