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ENTRY/REGISTRATION FORM
Registration Deadline: OPEN FOR A A FEW MORE DAYS! (posted 6-28-09
Elvis Tribute Artist Information
7th Annual Tampa Elvis
      Festival/Contest
  
         
July 18, 2009
Sunday 9:30 am
Gospel show
The search for the ultimate Elvis tribute artist is on!  Tampa has been selected to host a preliminary round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.  The contest is a search for the Elvis Tribute Artist that is thebest presentation of the  legacy of Elvis Presley� and will take place during the 7th Annual Tampa Elvis Festival, July 18, 2009. Contestants can register now to participate.  The competition will take place at University Area Community Center in North Tampa area.     This is an all day event for the preliminary round and semi-finals. We have a great indoor venue, with dressing room; showers and lockers (bring your own lock) will be available. 
CD Tracks for competition- Burn on slow speed/4 speed--if burning on computer!

The winner from Tampa will proceed to Memphis to compete in qualifying rounds taking place during Elvis Week,  August,  2009.  The top winners in each of the qualifying rounds will go on to compete in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Finals on August 2009.  The winner of the contest will receive the title of �The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist,� along with official recognition by Elvis Presley Enterprises.

Deadline for registration is July 10th. The ETA's who have registered for our contest and have won another Ultimate contest this year prior to July 12th, your money will be refunded upon request.

Our committee has sole discretion of only accepting applicants who we feel represent the integrity of Elvis' memory and image.  
E-mail/US mail confirmations will be sent for the top 20 contestants the week of July 1st.
INTERESTED IN COMPETING?    
To receive a packet by mail, please call the Elvis Festival Hotline:  813-977-6011
                           OR  click button above ~~~ Entry/Registration form!
CHECKLIST FOR REGISTRATIONS;
Registration fee $75.00 (check, money order or cashiers check) US funds
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BELOW ITEMS CAN BE E-MAILED----to [email protected]
Entry/Registration Form and Release form
50 word bio  (we reserve the right to edit for spacing limitations)
Hi-res color/B & W photo
7-Song List (subject to change by promoters)
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IF E-MAILING DOCUMENTS --- SEND ORIGINALS IN US MAIL--
Host Hotel Information:
Clarion Hotel
2701 E. fowler Ave.        813-971-4710
(mention Elvis Festival for special $65 rate
This rate is extended 3-day prior and
3 days after festival.
w/free shuttle to venue
w/ free FULL breakfast
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Vocals
Appearance
Performance
Stage Presence
Representation of Elvis's Legacy
PRIZES              This will be updated next week   
1st place- $1,000.00
2nd place- To be determined
3rd place-  To be determined
Additional gift prizes will be awarded!
(The ETA's receiving the highest scores will determine First, second and third places)
Hotel rates extended to Vacationers visiting our ELVIS festival in Tampa and sightseeing at Busch Gardens, Walt Disney or other great vacation spots in sunny Florida.  Have a great vacation!
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