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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The Real Elvis, New Years Eve and 1976

Happy New Year one and all..

Thought you might like this video of the King himself singing at a Pittsborough New Year's Eve Concert way back in 1976.

Enjoy!



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A Merry Elvis Christmas to you all!

Here's wishing you all a Merry Christmas - thank you for being such regulars to my Elvis impersonator update site! You may enjoy this video starring the Presley family at Graceland.



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