The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
Elvis & Co is excited to be hosting a qualifying competition for the 2025 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest to he held at Graceland. Qualifying competitions are sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises and are held around the world. Winners of these qualifying competitions move on to compete against each other during Elvis Week to be recognized as the next ‘Best In The World.’
Until 2019, Ontario was home to 3 of these qualifying competitions – the Collingwood Elvis Festival, The Tweed Elvis Festival and the Niagara Falls Elvis Festival. Unfortunately, Collingwood and Tweed are no longer running festivals. Elvis & Co will be filling the gap left by these cancellations.
Or 2024 Elvis and Co Competitors
The Elvis & Co competition is inviting 12 of the world’s leading professional Elvis Tribute Artists (ETAs) from around the world. Although coming to Elvis & Co as competitors, each of these ETAs are headliners in their own right. The result will be shows packed with extremely talented professional ETAs who you normally don’t get the opportunity to see. Each has their own flavor and brings their own personality to their performance.
What They Win
- 1 st Place - $ 3,000 + Ticket to the Ultimate
- 2nd Place - $ 2,000
- 3rd Place - $ 1,000
- Fan's Choice - $ 500
The Rounds of Competition
Our 2024 Elvis and Co Competitors represent New Zealand, Chile, the US and Canada.
Keep reading to learn a bit more about our competitors or click the link to visit our website for their full bios, more photos and video!
From Las Condes-Santiago, Chile
Angel’s dedication to capturing the essence of Elvis’ music & persona has won him fans and recognition, establishing him as a respected artist in the international community. His ETA journey started when he stepped in to perform at his son’s school fundraising show and it has now developed into a very successful secondary career.
From Hamilton, ON.
Anthony has been performing and competing as an Elvis Tribute Artist since his youth. Anthony is known for his exceptional Elvis vocals. He has won numerous major competitions throughout Canada and represented the Toronto Elvis Festival at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in 2013.
From Branson, MO.
Bobby is a dedicated young ETA with a lifelong passion for Elvis’ music and legacy. He has competed in several prestigious Ultimate preliminary contest and placed in several major contests. Bobby is also Branson’s Roy Orbison, and travels across the US showing his love for Roy’s music and story.
From Nashville, TN.
Brooke is an accomplished ETA who is in high demand across the country. Having performed his tribute for over 20 years, he prides himself in an authentic approach & delivery of Elvis live in concert in the 70’s. Brooke has won several Ultimate Qualifying contests, having placed in the Top 10 at Graceland twice & 3rd in 2023.
From Hamilton, New Zealand
Che is an accomplished ETA who has been performing his tribute for more than 25 years. His successes include placing in the Top 5 at the Ultimate in 2023 and the Top 10 in 2024. Che is also a Nashville recording artist and has recorded several country albums.
Dan has been performing his Elvis tribute extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada since 2006 and the accolades he has received are beyond anything he could have ever imagined. Dan also performs tributes to Frank Sinatra & the Blues Brothers. When not performing, Dan can be found serving as a Tribute Festival, show and after party host.
From Harrow, ON.
As a lifelong Elvis fan, James channeled his love for Elvis into ‘Early Years’ & Gospel tributes that have earned him 1st place wins in many major competitions including the Collingwood, Tweed & Flaming Star Festivals. In 2015 he went to the Ultimate in Memphis.
From L'Assomption, QC
John is an accomplished ETA whose focus is on the electrifying and energetic performances of Elvis earliest years. He has won and placed in numerous major competitions throughout North America.
From Wasaga Beach, ON.
Inspired by his hometown festival in Collingwood, Lance first took to the stage as Elvis at the age of 12. Since then, his Elvis tribute has taken him across Canada, the U.S. and Japan. In recent years, Lance has also pursued country music and won the ‘North of Nashville Star’ contest.
From Surprise, AZ
Portraying Elvis has given Leo the opportunity to grace stages all over the world and perform in thousands of events. For the past 10 years, Leo has been performing in ‘Legends in Concert,’ the longest running show on the Las Vegas Strip. He has also traveled with the ‘Elvis Lives Tour’ and depicted The King in Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘Viva Elvis.
From Gatineau, QC
Mat Shank is Elvis & Co’s ‘newcomer’ in the ETA world having only begun performing in 2022. In this short time, Mat has won 2 qualifying competitions promoting him to the Ultimate Elvis Contest in 2023 and again in 2024 when he placed in the Top 10.
From Quebec
Sylvain has won more Grand Championships and People’s Choice awards than any other ETA from Quebec. Sylvain concentrates on creating the magic of Elvis’ concert years in the 1970s. As a result of this commitment, Sylvain won 3 Ultimate qualifying competitions in 2019 and most recently competed in the Ultimate in 2024.
How Our Competition Is Different
The Casino Brothers Band, North America’s Ultimate Tribute Band, is Elvis & Co’s house band for the festival. Every song performed in our competition will be accompanied by the Casino Brothers. The musicianship & talent of each individual is extraordinary. Their timing, precision and ability to observe an artist and pay attention to their every nuance and cues are exceptional. These are essential to an authentic performance.