Fifth Annual Porthcawl Elvis Festival Best Ever!

Thousands of visitors from all over the UK, Europe, the USA and Canada stampeded Bridgend for the Fifth Annual Elvis Festival recently. This story says..

"The first 'Elvis' I spot is at Bridgend railway station. He's sporting a shabby black jumpsuit slashed to the waist and a matted quiff, and is standing outside the ticket office drinking Special Brew, chain-smoking and muttering obscenities into his mobile phone.

The next - sleek and dark and dapper in a crisp GI uniform - is chatting politely to a couple of pensioners in a petrol station forecourt.

Ten minutes later, as we drive into Porthcawl, they're everywhere. Thin Elvises, fat Elvises, Hawaiian Elvises, knackered-looking Elvises, swarthy Elvises, bickering Elvises . . . all hurrying along the seafront towards the Seabank Hotel and a big, wobbly-lettered sign that reads: 'Elvis is Here! September 26-28."

As usual we discover the hotels were fully booked and the  Brentwood Hotel changed its name to the Heartbreak Hotel in honour of the festival. Hot on the heels of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, ,this is said to be the largest of its kind in Europe.

It is reported that the organizer believes that this is the biggest to date.

I may be biased but I do believe this phenomena is growing and growing year by year. Would love to hear why you think this is so?

A whole lotta fakin' goin' on! At the Porthcawl Elvis Festival anyone can be the King for a day | Mail Online

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A royal tribute: Talking to the King | SCNow

"Some of them sing, some of them dance, some of them just look cartoonish in black wigs — but Elvis impersonator Tom Bartlett is said to be the real deal. We’ve heard he sings like Elvis, dances like Elvis and looks like Elvis. Doubters can find out for themselves when Bartlett brings his “Tribute to Elvis” to Florence Civic Center on Oct. 4."

That's what Nicholas Hilbourn says when he's describing the Elvis impersonator phenomenon.

In this case he's been talking of the sentimentality attached to the "Golden Arches".. it's a good read - interview and all..

You can see A Tribute To Elvis from 8 p.m. Oct. 4 at Florence Civic Center..

A royal tribute: Talking to the King | SCNow

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Saginaw's Temple Theatre to host a battle of the Elvis Presley impersonators

Over 20 Elvis tribute artists are expected at this event..

"The Temple, 203 N. Washington, has announced a two-day, three-concert extravaganza titled "The KING Returns to Saginaw," slated for Friday and Saturday, Jan. 16-17."

Saginaw's Temple Theatre to host a battle of the Elvis Presley impersonators - Saginaw, Michigan Entertainment News - The Saginaw News – MLive.com

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Female Elvis Impersonator Performs at Long Beach

Like I always say - Elvis impersonators, they come in all shapes and sizes, young or old male or female and even children in some instances.. and race is not an issue..

Is there anyone else in history that has had this level of respect and adoration from such a diverse group?



Elvis impersonator Marie Green performs at the Good Neighbor Festival in the newly dedicate Good Neighbor Park in Long Beach Sunday. (Stephen Carr/Staff Photographer)

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IndyStar.com | State Fair | The Indianapolis Star

Great article that says.. "As my final taste of the Indiana State Fair, the Elvis impersonators kept me smiling and laughing for the whole hour and a half I was there."

And that is the case.. Elvis impersonator fans have good taste and they have a great sense of humor!

But ultimately, they are fans of the King himself.. imagine so many people  trying to emulate you so long after your death! Is there anyone else in the world in our history that has this level of respect and adoration that this has been the case?

IndyStar.com | State Fair | The Indianapolis Star

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Battle of the Elvis Presley impersonators set for January 2009 in Washington

It's always great to see opportunities for Elvis impersonators to show off their talent through the various competitions on throughout the year. Here is an example of another upcoming competition:

-  The Temple, 203 N. Washington, has announced a two-day, three-concert extravaganza titled "The KING Returns to Saginaw," slated for Friday and Saturday, Jan. 16-17.

Saginaw's Temple Theatre to host a battle of the Elvis Presley impersonators - Saginaw, Michigan Entertainment News - The Saginaw News – MLive.com

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Tributes paid Llanrwst Elvis impersonator

We'd also like to pay tribute to Larry Kewley who died at the age of 59.

"With king-sized modesty, Larry always admitted he was one of the worst Elvis Presley impersonators in the world, but he used his talents to raise money for many good causes at charity shows."

“He was generous with his time, always doing something for charity, from participating in the donkey derby to his infamous ‘Worst Elvis’ shows, helping raise money for charities including St David’s Hospice, Hope House, Clic Sargent and the tsunami appeal,” said his niece Chance Marsh.

Tributes paid to popular Llanrwst Elvis impersonator - North Wales Weekly News

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