MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the fifth graph of the release, Brandon Bennett's contest win year should read: 2008 (sted 2009). Also, please replace the caption for the second photo with the accompanying corrected caption.
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ELVIS PRESLEY ENTERPRISES ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY CONTESTS IN THE SEARCH FOR THE ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST IN 2012
Contests taking place during worldwide 35th anniversary celebration of the life and legacy of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) announced today that a record number of preliminary contests will be taking place around the world as part of the sixth annual search for the “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist.” Contestants will be chosen at licensed preliminary venues being held at fairs, festivals, theaters and other venues. The semifinal rounds and final round will be held during Elvis Week 2012 which will take place in Memphis, August 10 - 18, 2012.
“In 2012, during the 35th anniversary, you’ll see Elvis’ life and legacy celebrated with concerts, festivals, special events and unique product releases taking place in countries around the world,” said Scott Williams, Vice President of Marketing and Media for EPE. “These contests give Elvis fans worldwide an opportunity to experience his music in a fun and unique way that we’ve seen continue to grow in popularity.”
Judges at each venue will look for the “best representation of the Elvis legacy” in vocals, style, stage wear and stage presence. The best overall performer will be named the “2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist.”
In addition to the preliminary contests, fans can also enjoy some of the previous ultimate Elvis tribute artists on tour now in Elvis Lives: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Event, which is performing in 29 U.S. cities through March 19, 2012.
The 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winner, Cody Slaughter, can be seen performing the role of Elvis in the North American tour of “Million Dollar Quartet” and 2008 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winner, Brandon Bennett, is performing the role of Elvis in the Chicago cast of “Million Dollar Quartet.”
Preliminary rounds of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest that have occurred or are in the planning stages at this time include:
| Tweed Tribute to Elvis Festival | August 26 – 28, 2011 | Tweed, Ontario, Canada | ||||||
| New England Elvis Festival | September 2 – 4, 2011 | Manchester, N.H. | ||||||
| Rockin' E Jamboree at Oneida Casino | September 14 – 16, 2011 | Green Bay, Wis. | ||||||
| Elvis FANtasy Fest | October 14 – 16, 2011 | Portage, Ind. | ||||||
| Pocono Mountains Elvis Festival | October 21 – 23, 2011 | Bushkill, Pa. | ||||||
| Elvis Birthday Bash and Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest | January 6 – 11, 2012 | Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia | ||||||
| The 2012 Elvis Cruise | January 12 – 16, 2012 | Nassau, Bahamas | ||||||
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“Fill the Blue Suede Shoes” – Elvis Tribute Artist Contest |
March 3, 2012 |
Ocala, Fla. |
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| Third Look for Japanese Elvis | March 11, 2012 | Osaka, Japan | ||||||
| Rockin' Elvis Fest at Pala Casino | March 16 – 18, 2012 | Pala, Calif. | ||||||
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Branson Elvis Festival Presented by Legends in Concert |
April 20 – 22, 2012 | Branson, Mo. | ||||||
| Toronto Elvis Festival | April 20 – 22, 2012 | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | ||||||
| Philadelphia Elvis Fest | May 4 – 6, 2012 | Philadelphia, Pa. | ||||||
| Las Vegas Ultimate ETA Contest Presented by Legends in Concert | May 11 – 12, 2012 | Las Vegas, Nev. | ||||||
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Hawaii Ultimate ETA Contest Presented by Legends in Concert |
May 19, 2012 | Waikiki, Hawaii | ||||||
| Tupelo Elvis Festival | May 31 – June 3, 2012 | Tupelo, Miss. | ||||||
| LakeGeorge.com Elvis Festival | May 31 – June 3, 2012 | Lake George, N.Y. | ||||||
| Wintersun Festival | June 1 – 11, 2012 |
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia |
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Atlantic City Ultimate ETA Contest Presented by Legends in Concert |
June 9, 2012 |
Bally’s, Atlantic City, N.J. |
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| Rockin' Elvis Fest at Oneida Casino | June 18 – 20, 2012 | Green Bay, Wis. | ||||||
| Penticton Elvis Festival | June 22 – 24, 2012 | Penticton, British Columbia, Canada | ||||||
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Myrtle Beach Ultimate ETA Contest Presented by Legends in Concert |
June 30, 2012 |
Myrtle Beach, S.C. |
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| Rockin’ Elvis Fest at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel | July 19 – 21, 2012 | Cherokee, N.C. | ||||||
| Collingwood Elvis Festival | July 26 – 29, 2012 | Collingwood, Ontario, Canada | ||||||
| Hard Rock Cafe - Last Chance Ultimate ETA Contest | August 10 – 12, 2012 | Memphis, Tenn. | ||||||
More preliminary contests to be announced soon.
Prizes for the 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest include:
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest First Place Winner:
• Title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2012
• Performance Contract with Legends in Concert
• Cash prize of $20,000
• Fender Elvis Presley Kingman Acoustic Guitar
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Second Place Winner:
• Cash prize of $5,000
• Selection of other valuable prizes
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Third Place Winner:
• Cash prize of $3,000
• Selection of other valuable prizes
For a complete list of contest preliminaries, along with tribute artist photos, videos and additional information on the 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and Elvis Week, please visit www.Elvis.com. Organizations and entertainment venues interested in holding their own preliminary should e-mail ultimate@elvis.com for more information.
About Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) is based in Memphis, Tennessee with additional offices in Los Angeles, California. In addition to Graceland and its related attractions in Memphis, including the Heartbreak Hotel, EPE is aggressively involved in a worldwide licensing program, merchandising, music publishing, and television, film, video and Internet projects. For more information about EPE and Graceland, visit www.Elvis.com. EPE is a subsidiary of CKX, Inc.
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