Ultimate elvis tribute artist contest
Get ready to shake, rattle and roll with the return of the annual Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist (UETA) Contest!
As one of only three UETA Contests in Australia sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, be captivated from the very first moment as Elvis Tribute Artist (ETA) contestants battle it out for the ultimate prize – the chance to represent Cooly Rocks On at the International Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest as part of Elvis Week at Graceland.
Experience the thrill of the competition as these talented performers showcase their skills across three days and enjoy exclusive priority access to meet and greets with the ETAs after each round.
Tickets to all three rounds of the 2025 UETA Contest are on sale now!
Secure your spot in the Elvis Marquee for each round of the UETA Contest with Gold and Silver tickets. Get in quick to secure your preferred seats using the interactive seating map – to sit with your group, book your tickets together.
UETA Round One
WHEN: Thursday 5 June | 10:00AM
LOCATION: Elvis Marquee
PRICE: $35 Gold | $20 Silver
UETA Round Two
WHEN: Friday 6 June | 11:30AM
LOCATION: Elvis Marquee
PRICE: $40 Gold | $25 Silver
UETA Round Three
WHEN: Sunday 8 June | 11:00AM
LOCATION: Elvis Marquee
PRICE: $45 Gold | $35 Silver
Want the best seats in the house for all three rounds of the contest?
Become a VIP Legends Pass Holder to get contest entry plus heaps of other Elvis inclusions valued at over $1,000! Click below to find out more.
By purchasing a ticket, you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Elvis Marquee Conditions of Entry as outlined. As programmed shows are held within licensed venues, ticket holders may be required to provide valid ID when requested by officials. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
This year, we’re giving you the chance to secure your spot in the Elvis Marquee for each round of the UETA Contest with Gold and Silver tickets. Tickets will be allocated based on best available seats at the time of purchase, so groups will need to book their tickets together.
Want to choose your seat? Seat selection is only available when you purchase a VIP Legends Pass.
PLUS, as a VIP you’ll receive priority seating, meet and greets and an array of other exclusive benefits.
2025 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contestants
YOUR 2024 ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST CONTESTANTS TOP 3!
Congratulations to our 2024 Cooly Rocks On Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winner, TOKI!
Second place – Paul Fenech
Third place – Matt Birse
*APPLICATIONS CLOSED 21 JANUARY 2022
- Applicants will be shortlisted in line with EPE competition rules and criteria
- The judges decision is final, no correspondence will be entered into
- Upon acceptance in to the Contest, each Elvis Tribute Artist (ETA) will receive a contract which they must sign and return along with their music tracks to confirm their position in the Contest, within 14 days.
- In the event that any of the selected applicants are unable to return their contract with music tracks by the due date, an offer will be extended to the next applicant in selection process. The next applicant selected will have 7 days to return their contract and music.
- If the position becomes available inside 5 weeks of the start of the event, the position may not be filled.
*Order of performers in all rounds will be drawn at random by a nominated member of Major Events Gold Coast.
1st Prize – $5,000 cash AND a place in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis (as part of Elvis Week)
2nd Prize – $3,000 cash
3rd Prize – $1,500 cash
The remaining 7 competitors from the top 10 will each receive $500 cash.
*Prizes are subject to travel restrictions and Elvis Week 2022 proceeding in Memphis.
*Applications close 21 January 2022
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist (ETA) Contest is an Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) licenced event and will follow the strict rules and guidelines presented in the agreement between Major Events Gold Coast and EPE.
