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CONVENTION

WALK A GOLDEN MILE IN MY SHOES. THE EUROPEAN ELVIS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009

8/9/10/11th JANUARY 2009

* THURSDAY - FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY *

* DOORS OPEN 1200hrs - DOORS CLOSE 0100hrs *

* ON ALL FOUR DAYS *

 

DIRECT FROM THE NORCLYMPIA ARENA, NORBRECK CASTLE, BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND

 


This page will be updated often

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS • PRO CONTEST • GOSPEL CONTEST  • STAGE E • NOVICE CONTEST • LIVE SHOWCASES • LIVE BANDS • ELVIS JUMPSUITS • ELVIS MEMORABILIA • ELVIS DISCO • ELVIS VIDEO • SPECIAL GUESTS • AND MORE .....

ó THE LARGEST ELVIS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN EUROPE ó

Watch over 60 Elvis tributes from all over the world compete for Europe's top crown.

Contestant list below updated often -

 

HEAT A: Fri 9th 1230hrs start   HEAT B: Fri 9th 1930hrs start   HEAT C: Sat 10th 1230hrs start   HEAT D: Sat 10th 1930hrs start
Memphis Mario   Shayne Prince   Billy Sullivan   Dave Dixon
Karl Memphis   Simon Patrick   Barry Morgan   George G Memphis
Paul Bulmer   T. Klukowski   Elvis De Palma   Neil J Duncan
Elvis McKenzie   Neil McLaughlin   Chris Field   Darren Lee
Bill Mason   Steve Las Vegas   Lewis Hill   Chris Aron
Marshall King   George Elias   Jason Brown   Patrick Byrne
Joe Reeve   Danny Reno   Danny Allen   Garry John
Johan Jacobi   Brian Wheeler   Jozsef Czeczei   Matt King
John Churchill   Pete Kilbane   Ed Phillips   Paul Rouse
Eddie P   Johnny Lee Memphis   George Georgiou   Alan Denis
Liam Murphy   Peter Moore   Paul Robinson   Elvis Presently
Joey Priestley   Jim Santana   Robert Morris   Chris Connor
Joel Ewens   Dean Craig   Tigerman Jim   Kirk Turner
Ben Portsmouth   Gentleman Jim   Melvis Bouvey   Simon Henley
John Burns   Adam Hankinson   Scott Heywood   Val Angeloff
Paul Thorpe   Ricky Aron   J.P.   Trent Carlini
    Mike McAlpine       Fisher Stevens

 

Guest Showcases below - more to be announced shortly

 

THURSDAY

THE ROCKETTES

 What better way to open the convention this year, and back by popular demand is the fantastic sounds of one the UK's best Rock n Roll Bands 'The Rockettes'.

 

GARY GIBSON - 'THE SHAMROCKER'

Gary has just released his new album , '4000 Miles From Memphis', comprising of original songs with an 'Elvis feel'. Gary was also seen on BBC 1 'Worlds Greatest Elvis'. Gary will be performing not only Elvis tunes but also a preview of a couple of tracks from the new album.

Get a preview of '4000 Miles To Memphis' by Clicking here

 

Not to be missed and taking you through Elvis' Movie Years and 1968 Comeback Special in the afternoon. Joined by the fantastic Red Alert for an evening's performance of Elvis' Early Vegas years and the unforgettable '1973 Aloha From Hawaii'.

MICHAEL KING   JAY ASHTON

Michael King is the only UK Elvis Tribute Artist to have won the 'Elvis Icon Award' Las Vegas. Presented by the world's largest Elvis Fan Club, Michael was performing shows with Elvis' original backing group, The Jordanaires 'Live' in Las Vegas, USA.

Headliner of the 'Elvis Experience' at the Winter Gardens Blackpool in both 2003 & 2004.

Michael tours the UK theatres with his highly successful 'Power Of Presley Show' whilst also taking a lead role in the hit UK & European stage show 'In Dreams'.

Michael's website - www.ukelvis.com

 

Jay has performed 'The Wonder of Elvis' show throughout the UK and Europe to critical acclaim and is respected throughout the industry for the way in which he portrays the King of Rock n Roll.

Jay's show also received rave reviews after it's appearance at 'The London Palladium' earlier this year.

Jay's website - thewonderofelvis.co.uk

 

 

FRIDAY
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS HEAT A EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS HEAT B

PAUL LARCOMBE

The 'EPE Ultimate Elvis Contest' UK heat Winner 2007

Paul was among the final ten artists to make it through to the last round of the EPE Ultimate Elvis Contest 2007 in Memphis.

Paul's website - www.purepresley.com

STEVE HALLIDAY

Steve has performed his tribute shows all over the U.K and Europe as well as singing live on top t.v shows including BBC 1 'World's Greatest Elvis' Finals & ITV 1 'Stars In Their Eyes Elvis Special'.

Steve is currently touring the UK and Europe in the theatre show 'Rockin On Heavens Door' and also playing GI / Movie / '68 Comeback Elvis in the theatre show 'Elvis In Concert'.

Steve's website - www.tribute2elvis.com

SATURDAY
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS HEAT C EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS HEAT D

MARIO

'Images' Memphis Champion 2005 and also star of the West End hit Elvis musical Jailhouse Rock.

BBC 1 'Worlds Greatest Elvis' Finals

Mario appeared on Top Of The Pops singing the 1000th number one single in chart history, Elvis' 'One Night'

Currently touring his theatre show 'The Elvis Years' and also this year qualified for the 'Ultimate Elvis' Finals in Memphis August 2008.

Mario's website - www.mariokombou.com

ROB KINGSLEY

'Walk A Golden Mile In My Shoes' Champion 2008

After winning our contest last January, Rob is back for the customary champion's showcase performance.

Rob is currently touring the UK with his "A VISION OF ELVIS" Theatre Show

Rob's website - www.avisionofelvis.com

 
SUNDAY
GOSPEL CONTEST  EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 'LIVE' FINAL
NOVICE CONTEST

RIO - THE VOICE OF ELVIS

The "Elvis-Presley-Association" (biggest Elvis-Presley fan club in Germany) honoured him with the title: "Best Elvis since Elvis"

In 1995, Rio won the "Golden Elvis Award". In 1999, he won the International Elvis Presley Contest. RIO prevailed among 78 other contestants, coming from both Europe and the USA. He was presented the title: "Elvis 2000".

Rio has performed with Elvis' very own TCB Band, plus Elvis' vocal backing groups, The Sweet Inspirations, The Stamps and Voice.

Rio's website - www.riothevoiceofelvis.de

Elvis Gospel and Inspirational Show with MARTIN FOX

www.elvis2k.co.uk

 

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS • PRO CONTEST • GOSPEL CONTEST  • STAGE E • NOVICE CONTEST • LIVE SHOWCASES • LIVE BANDS • ELVIS JUMPSUITS • ELVIS MEMORABILIA • ELVIS DISCO • ELVIS VIDEO • SPECIAL GUESTS • AND MORE .....

 

More info very soon ......

 

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