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, put on your blue suede shoes and join in on the action at the Elvis Marquee.
Held over three invigorating days during the festival, come and witness the very best Elvis Tribute Artists perform all your favourite tunes from the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Tickets to all three rounds of the 2025 UETA Contest will be on sale in the coming months, stay tuned for more updates!
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.
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.
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.
