TUPELO ELVIS FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES! OFFICIALLY LICENSED BY ELVIS PRESLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. JUNE 7 th, 8 th and 9 th, 2018 ALL CONTESTANTS WILL COMPETE WITH A LIVE BAND - EAS Band FROM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED FOLLOWING ENTERTAINMENT ON SATURDAY, JUNE 9 th, 2018 PRIZE PACKAGE Overall Winner $5,000 Cash Represent Tupelo during the 2018 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition Lodging for 3 nights in Memphis for Elvis Week 2018 Commemorative Plaque on Library Size Bronze Statue of Elvis at age 13 (Replica of the life size statue at the Elvis Presley Birthplace) Guitar from Tupelo Hardware Company Feature Performer at 2019 Tupelo Elvis Festival 2 nd Place Winner $1000 Cash 3 rd Place Winner $ 500 Cash DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS MARCH 30, 2018 No more than 20 artists will be selected to compete in Tupelo. You must be 18 years of age by June 7, 2018 to compete in Tupelo. Rules and Guidelines from Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest will be followed. EPE 2018 Rule 2 Preliminaries If you have won another preliminary round you will NOT be allowed to compete in Tupelo. We do not allow any medleys(american Trilogy) during our competition. Contact: Craig Helmuth * 662-841-6598 * craig@tupelomainstreet.com
2018 Registration Form Deadline is March 30, 2018 (Please Print) Name: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Country: Phone: Cell Phone: Email: NOTE: Indicate which era, i.e., 50 s 60 s or which version. The band uses scores from original recordings: (NO MEDLEYS: American Trilogy) 1. Version 2. Version 3. Version 4. Version 5. Version 6. Version 7. Version 8. Version 9. Version
Bio Sheet Tupelo Elvis Festival. Name: Name Pronunciation? Hometown: Profession: How many years performing as an Elvis Tribute Artist? Why do you perform as an ETA? Favorite Elvis Song(s): ETA Awards won in the past: Family Information : Any other information you d like emcee to share with the audience?
2018 Registration Form (Continued) Please submit the following WITH YOUR COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM: Entry Fee of $75 Non Refundable. (Refunds only if you are not selected) 50 words (typed) personal Bio Microsoft Word Format Demo CD,DVD/Video or You tube link of your performance Good Quality Headshot 8 X 10 Black and White (Digital Images Preferred email to craig@tupelomainstreet.com) Demo and Photo becomes the property of Tupelo Elvis Festival and Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Mail: Tupelo Elvis Festival P.O. Box 468 Tupelo, MS 38802 Fax: 662-680-9759 Email: craig@tupelomainstreet.com Payment Method: *Check *Money Order MC Visa Disc. *Make Check or Money Order payable to: Tupelo Elvis Festival PayPal call Craig for details how to pay online. Credit Card (Complete below) Card Number: Exp / CVV: Credit Card Billing Zip Code:
2018 Check List KEEP THIS DOCUMENT FOR YOUR RECORDS! Entry Fee of $75 Non Refundable. (Refunds only if you are not selected) 50 words (typed) personal Bio Demo CD or DVD/Video of your performance current YouTube Link Good Quality Headshot 8 X 10 Black and White (Digital Images Preferred email to craig@tupelomainstreet.com) Demo and Photo becomes the property of Tupelo Elvis Festival and Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Top song selection choices in the order of preference (On Registration form): 2018 Important Notes DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS MARCH 30, 2018 No more than 20 artists will be selected to compete in Tupelo. You will be notified by Late April, 2018 if you are selected. Check In and Registration will be on Thursday, June 7 th TBA You must be 18 years of age by June 7, 2018 to compete in Tupelo. All Contestants will perform with a LIVE Band. Semi-Finals will be the top half of the entries. Finals will be the top 10 of the Semi-Finals. All Contestants will receive 2 Weekend Pass which includes: All Preliminary Contests (Round 1, Round 2, and Finals) All Thursday and Friday Night Festival Entertainment All Saturday Activities Complimentary Ticket to Elvis Birthplace and Museum ADDITIONAL TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED