Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest

COMPETE IN THE ULTIMATE CONTEST
Elvis Presley Enterprises is looking for the Elvis tribute artist that “best represent the legacy of Elvis Presley.” As an Elvis tribute artist, you have the exciting opportunity to compete for the title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2009.

Below you will find a list of the official preliminary round locations that have been licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises. Each of these official locations receives a spot in the semifinal round of the contest for them to send their preliminary winners to compete. Please contact each preliminary round directly for more information on how to enter their specific preliminary.

If you are the winner of your preliminary round and travel to Memphis for Elvis Week 2009, you will enjoy a week filled with fun Elvis events as well as the opportunity to compete in the official semifinal round presented by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. The semifinal round will take place on August 12, 2009. The top winners in the semifinal round will then advance to the final round on August 13, 2009, where the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2009 will be named.

The top three winners of the final round of the competition will receive a great cash prize along with a selection of other valuable prizes:

Ultimate Elvis Contest First Place Winner:
• Title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2009
• Recognition by Elvis Presley Enterprises
• Cash prize of $20,000
• Opportunity to sign a performance contract to appear with Legends in Concert
• Selection of other valuable prizes (TBA)

Ultimate Elvis Contest Second Place Winner:
• Cash prize of $3,000
• Selection of other valuable prizes (TBA)

Ultimate Elvis Contest Third Place Winner:
• Cash prize of $2,000
• Selection of other valuable prizes (TBA)


JUDGING FOR THE 2009 ULTIMATE CONTEST
For a complete list of rules and guidelines and more about the judging process for the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, click here. 


OFFICIAL ULTIMATE CONTEST PRELIMINARY ROUND CONTEST LOCATIONS
Preliminary rounds below are listed in chronological order. Be sure to check back often as more contests will be added as they are confirmed.



Toronto Elvis Festival at Stage West Dinner Theatre
April 4 & 5, 2009
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Pete Paquette was the winner of the Toronto Elvis Festival.






Branson Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
April 18, 2009
Branson, Missouri
Contest organized by Legends in Concert

Victor Trevino Jr. was the winner of the Branson Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.

 

The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Hollywood Casino
Baton Rouge as Presented by Brown Productions LLC
May 1 & 2, 2009
Hollywood Casino, 1717 River Road North, Baton Rouge, LA  70802

Leo Days is the winner of the Ultimate ETA Contest at Hollywood Casino.

LakeGeorge.com Elvis Festival
May 28-31, 2009
Lake George & Lake Luzerne, New York

Kevin Mills is the winner of the LakeGeorge.com Elvis Festival.

 

Atlantic City Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
June 5 & 6, 2009
Atlantic City, New Jersey

Jim Barone is the winner of the Atlantic City Ultimate ETA Contest.

Tupelo Elvis Festival
June 5-7, 2009
Tupelo, Mississippi

Bill Cherry is the winner of the Tupelo Elvis Festival.

 

The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Pechanga Resort & Casino
as presented by Brown Productions LLC
June 19 - 21, 2009

Donny Edwards is the winner of the Ultimate ETA Contest at Pechanga Resort & Casino.





Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival
June 26-28, 2009
Okanagan Lake Park and Penticton Trade and Convention Center
Penticton, Canada

Gino Monopoli is the winner of the Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival.

 

Windsor Elvis Fest
June 26-28, 2009
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Ray Guillemette, Jr. is the winner of the Windsor Elvis Fest.

 

 



MySpace Elvis Week Karaoke Contest
June 30 - July 14, 2009
Online at MySpace.com
Record your version of one of three Elvis songs in the MySpace Elvis Week Karaoke Contest and you could win a trip to compete in The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest during Elvis Week in Memphis and a Hamilton Ventura Elvis Anniversary Collection Watch. Click here for more details.

The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Chinook Winds Casino Resort
as presented by Brown Productions LLC
July 10-12, 2009
Chinook Winds Casino Resort, 1777 NW 44th Street, Lincoln City, OR 97367
To enter contest, please contact Brown Productions LLC at (262) 338-2498 or click here to visit their web site.   

 

Silver Slipper Casino Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
July 17-18, 2009
Silver Slipper Casino, 5000 S. Beach Blvd., Bay St Louis, MS 39520
All contestants will be backed by the live band “XPG.” The winner of the Silver Slipper Casino preliminary competition will receive $1,000 cash and
entry to compete in the semifinal rounds during Elvis Week. Second place will receive $500 cash and Third place will receive $250 cash. If you are interested in competing Silver Slipper Casino preliminary, click here for more information and to download an application. The contest is limited to only 15 contestants and deadline for entries is July 15! 

7th Annual Tampa Elvis Festival and Contest
July 18, 2009
University Area Community Center, 14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613
Organized by the Elvis: Tampa Bay TCB Fan Club
Enjoy fun festival activities featuring Elvis tribute artists, and music/shows throughout the day. First prize is $1,000. For additional information and registration forms to compete, click here, call 813-977-6011 or email elvistampatcb@yahoo.com.
Deadline to compete has been extended until July 8.

Collingwood Elvis Festival 2009
July 23-26, 2009
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
For more information on competing at the Collingwood Elvis Festival, click here for details. Deadline for entries is May 31.





Myrtle Beach Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
July 25, 2009
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Contest Organized by Legends in Concert
Click here for details and entry form for competing in a Legends in Concert preliminary.

 

 

MontBleu Resort Casino Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
July 25, 2009
MontBleu Resort Casino, 50 Highway 50, Stateline NV 89449
If you are an Elvis tribute artist and are interesting in competing in the Preliminary Round held at the MontBleu Resort Casino, click here for more details. Deadline to enter is July 17.

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg
as presented by Brown Productions LLC
July 25, 2009
Hollywood Casino (formally Argosy), 777 Hollywood Blvd, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, 47025 
The contest is in search of 15 Elvis tribute artists to compete in the first Hollywood Lawrenceburg contest. 2 Rounds of competition. Round 1 at: 2:00PM and Round 2 at: 7:00PM. A total of $5000 in cash prizes will be awarded to the top ten contestants. Entry fee: $100 (to be refunded at end of competition). To enter, please click here, call Brown Productions at 262-338-2498 or email kurt@brown-productions.com. Must be 21 to enter. Visit http://www.hollywoodindiana.com/ or call 888-274-6797 for information about the hotel and casino. 

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Harrah's Cherokee Casino
as presented by Brown Productions LLC
July 30 - August 1, 2009
777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC 28719
Harrah's Cherokee welcomes back the 2nd annual Ultimate Elvis Contest! 16 Elvis Tribute artists will compete for prize money and a spot in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest during Elvis Week. The winner will receive $7500 plus qualification to the semi finals in Memphis. Cash prizes for top 5 contestants. To enter, please click here, call Brown Productions at 262-338-2498 or email kurt@brown-productions.com. Contestants and spectators must be over 21 to enter. Call 1-866-370-3705 for tickets and information. Tickets on sale July 10, 2009.

Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
August 8-10, 2009
Memphis Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee
Elvis tribute artists will compete for one final spot in the semifinal round of the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. More details to be announced.

 

 

*Specific preliminary locations and details are subject to change.