And Just What Would Elvis Say?

Keep an eye out for this documentary in an upcoming film festival where five budding contenders needed to conceptualize, shoot and edit a slick digital short with a minimal budget and a four-week deadline.

Daniel Watts, director of programming for event thinks "it was nicely captured by a contender who traveled around polling Elvis impersonators, in an entry titled "What Would Elvis Say?"

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It will be interesting to see which Elvis impersonators are featured in this short film.

The five newly minted shorts will premier in San Francisco on January 31st..


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Elvis impersonator goes for world record

Canada's Suresh Joachim is attempting to break the Guinness world record for non-stop Elvis impersonation at a shopping mall.

This is one positive thinking guy and it's all for a good cause.

"At 8 a.m. yesterday in Brampton's Shoppers World mall, Joachim, wearing a white suit with black and gold trim, an extravagant wig and sunglasses, launched into "Heartbreak Hotel." He hopes to keep going until 3 p.m. tomorrow, a total of 55 hours, shattering the existing record of 43 hours, 11 minutes."

According to the rules, Joachim has a time limit in which to sing each song.

"Trying to learn them has been the most difficult part," he said in a phone interview before his marathon. "

TheStar.com | GTA | Elvis impersonator goes for Guinness record

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Buffalo's Blue Suede Shoes - The Ultimate Elvis Bash a big success

Here's an example of another successful event starring Elvis impersonators in this case Scott Bruce and Mike Albert.

Their evening was split into two halves with separate performers tackling the two stages of Elvis' career.

If you'd like to read the whole article, clock onto the link below.

The Buffalo News: Entertainment: ‘Elvis’ evening at UB a rock-solid show

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2008 Arnolde Elvis Tribute Artist Contest

It's back at Rickman Auditorium, Arnolde

"After hosting a preliminary 2007 Ultimate, Arnolde Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, Rickman Auditorium will once again be the site of an Elvis competition in which participants vie for a spot in the semifinals and finals, set for this summer in Memphis. The 2008 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest regional at Rickman will take place Saturday, April 12."

This event will be different to last year's though - instead of one long session taking five hours, the 2008 event this one will be an all day event. Last year 22 Elvis impersonators competed at the Arnold regional Contest.Rick Vickers was the winner.

"The day of the contest, they'll get five minutes to perform in the preliminary. Those chosen for the finals will get 10 minutes at the evening session.

Tickets for the preliminary round cost $10, and admission for the night session will be $15. Patrons who buy tickets to both can get a deal at $20 for both sessions. Good value!

"The entry fee for contestants is $100. The winner gets a $1,000 prize and qualifies to compete in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest semifinals against winners from other preliminary competitions.

Tickets are available through Arnold City Hall or Ticketmaster. For ticket or other information, call 636-296-2100 or go visit the city of Arnold Web site at www.arnoldmo.org."

Read the whole News Democrat Journal article here


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It's back at Rickman Auditorium

"After hosting a preliminary 2007 Ultimate, Arnolde Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, Rickman Auditorium will once again be the site of an Elvis competition in which participants vie for a spot in the semifinals and finals, set for this summer in Memphis. The 2008 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest regional at Rickman will take place Saturday, April 12."

This event will be different to last year's though - instead of one long session taking five hours, the 2008 event this one will be an all day event. Last year 22 Elvis impersonators competed at the Arnold regional Contest.Rick Vickers was the winner.

"The day of the contest, they'll get five minutes to perform in the preliminary. Those chosen for the finals will get 10 minutes at the evening session.

Tickets for the preliminary round cost $10, and admission for the night session will be $15. Patrons who buy tickets to both can get a deal at $20 for both sessions. Good value!

"The entry fee for contestants is $100. The winner gets a $1,000 prize and qualifies to compete in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest semifinals against winners from other preliminary competitions.

Tickets are available through Arnold City Hall or Ticketmaster. For ticket or other information, call 636-296-2100 or go visit the city of Arnold Web site at www.arnoldmo.org."

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It's back at Rickman Auditorium

"After hosting a preliminary 2007 Ultimate, Arnolde Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, Rickman Auditorium will once again be the site of an Elvis competition in which participants vie for a spot in the semifinals and finals, set for this summer in Memphis. The 2008 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest regional at Rickman will take place Saturday, April 12."

This event will be different to last year's though - instead of one long session taking five hours, the 2008 event this one will be an all day event. Last year 22 Elvis impersonators competed at the Arnold regional Contest.Rick Vickers was the winner.

"The day of the contest, they'll get five minutes to perform in the preliminary. Those chosen for the finals will get 10 minutes at the evening session.

Tickets for the preliminary round cost $10, and admission for the night session will be $15. Patrons who buy tickets to both can get a deal at $20 for both sessions. Good value!

"The entry fee for contestants is $100. The winner gets a $1,000 prize and qualifies to compete in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest semifinals against winners from other preliminary competitions.

Tickets are available through Arnold City Hall or Ticketmaster. For ticket or other information, call 636-296-2100 or go visit the city of Arnold Web site at www.arnoldmo.org."

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News Democrat Journal - Entertainment -

It's back at Rickman Auditorium

"After hosting a preliminary 2007 Ultimate, Arnolde Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, Rickman Auditorium will once again be the site of an Elvis competition in which participants vie for a spot in the semifinals and finals, set for this summer in Memphis. The 2008 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest regional at Rickman will take place Saturday, April 12."

This event will be different to last year's though - instead of one long session taking five hours, the 2008 event this one will be an all day event. Last year 22 Elvis impersonators competed at the Arnold regional Contest.Rick Vickers was the winner.

"The day of the contest, they'll get five minutes to perform in the preliminary. Those chosen for the finals will get 10 minutes at the evening session.

Tickets for the preliminary round cost $10, and admission for the night session will be $15. Patrons who buy tickets to both can get a deal at $20 for both sessions. Good value!

"The entry fee for contestants is $100. The winner gets a $1,000 prize and qualifies to compete in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest semifinals against winners from other preliminary competitions.

Tickets are available through Arnold City Hall or Ticketmaster. For ticket or other information, call 636-296-2100 or go visit the city of Arnold Web site at www.arnoldmo.org."

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Elvis impersonator record broken in Parkes

I was interested to read that that this Elvis impersonator world record was broken at the Australian Elvis festival.

Up until now, Canada's Collingwood Elvis Festival had held the record for the most Elvis impersonators singing at once being 78.

But in Parkes, Australia, 147 "men in big black hair, sunglasses and jumpsuits smashed that record when they delivered a simultaneous rendition of Love Me Tender in Parkes yesterday."

Parkes breaks Elvis impersonator record | The Australian

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More on Australian Elvis impersonator event

Many of these Elvis impersonators caught a train to Parkes in their jumpsuits. What a sight.Thought you might like to read a U.K. report on the event. Here's an excerpt:

"There are Elvis lawn bowls and golf challenges, as well as a cheeseburger eating contest, which pays homage to one of the American singer's favourite snacks. There is also an Elvis-themed Gospel church service."

BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Elvis impersonators hit outback

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Outback Australian Elvis impersonator event

There are even  Elvis impersonators in outback Australia.

A town called Parkes in the state of New South Wales hosts this annual event which is growing year by year.

The article says:

"The Parkes Elvis Festival is held every January to coincide with Elvis' birthday on January 8.

It began in 1993 as a small, one-night event but has grown into a five-day festival expected to draw record crowds of 8000 to the drought-stricken town.

The festival has more than 80 events, including concerts, a gospel church service, street parades and a cheeseburger eating competition."

Elvis impersonators hit Parkes Elvis Festival | Herald Sun

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Elvis Fans Get All Shook Up (from Blackpool Citizen)

More than 800 fans gathered to watch 70 Elvis impersonators at a talent contest in Blockpool, England.

Competitors from all over the world descended on the Norbreck Castle Hotel to take part in the Walk a Golden Mile in my Shoes European Championships. See the full article in the link below.

Elvis Fans Get All Shook Up (from Blackpool Citizen)

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Cheap flights to Vegas from Charlestown

I found this article that may interest Elvis impersonators out there or the fans who are wanting to get a cheap flight to Vegas:

"CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Elopers, Elvis impersonators and anyone else wanting to fly to Las Vegas will have the option of a direct flight from Charleston's Yeager Airport starting March 11.Southern Skyways will begin offering flights out of Charleston on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and from Las Vegas on Tuesdays and Fridays, according to Airport Director Rick Atkinson."

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Elopers, Elvis impersonators and anyone else wanting to fly to Las Vegas will have the option of a direct flight from Charleston's Yeager Airport starting March 11.Southern Skyways will begin offering flights out of Charleston on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and from Las Vegas on Tuesdays and Fridays, according to Airport Director Rick Atkinson.

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2008 - the Second Elvis Tribute Artist Competition is Announced

Elvis Presley Enterprises recently announced that "due to the huge worldwide response and success of this year's search, they will launch the second annual Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest for 2008. Contestants will be selected at existing Elvis tribute artist contests, along with fairs, festivals and other venues holding new - contests. The winners of the preliminaries will travel to Memphis during Elvis Week 2008 where they will compete for the title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2008.

Eight licensed festivals and contests have been confirmed so far, with numerous others to follow". Confirmed locations include:

. A Day with Elvis in Arnold, Missouri
. Lake George Elvis Festival in New York
. Tupelo Elvis Festival in Mississippi
. Windsor Elvis Fest 2008 in Canada
. Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival in Canada
. The Wintersun Festival in Australia
. The Greater Boston Area Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest & Festival in Massachusetts
. Collingwood Elvis Festival in Canada

I have posted the details for Collingwood - will post news on others soon.

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