Pop on those blue suede shoes and rock ‘n’ roll to the Memphis Satellite Stage located on the corner of Church Street and Clarinda Street.
A great line up of entertainment awaits:
FRIDAY 11 JANUARY
| 9.30am | Twinkle Toes Dance Display |
| 11.15am | Amitie |
| 12pm | Anthony Petrucci |
| 1.30pm | Ross Mancini |
| 2pm | Geoff Suede |
| 2.45pm | Tianna Simpson |
| 3pm | Lueth Ajak |
| 4pm | Busking Competition Judging |
| 6pm | ELVision – George K |
Proudly sponsored by Ron Dunford Chemist.
Based in Parkes, Shevaun Brown, Christie Green and Christa Radley make up this talented trio. With amazing vocals and vibrant costumes, you will be swept back in time listening to hits of the 50's, 60's and 70's.
Anthony has been inspired by Elvis since childhood and made his national television debut as his idol on the Nine Network's Star Struck in 2005. Winning that competition saw him go on to perform a the Legends in Concert Show at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas. Since then, Petrucci has been cast as Elvis in the Class of ‘59 stage show, Happy Days theatre production and also performed on Sony Music’s “Elvis by Request” album and tour. Late this year, Anthony decided to put on his own show backed by a full band. Showcasing all Elvis’s hits from the awesome Sun Sessions in 1955 through to his well-known songs, including Jailhouse Rock, Teddy Bear, Hound Dog and Follow that Dream.
Winner of Australia's 2016 Elvis Sing a Like Contest at the Blue Mountains Elvis Festival. Professional vocal training and dedication allows him to perform a wide variety of Elvis' most popular hits from the soft romantic ballads, Elvis movies and Elvis energetic 70's concerts with great authenticity.
Lueth is established and fast making a bigger name for himself for his soaring vocals and cheeky style. Lueth performs at award winning venues as he transitions between the city and the country for his shows. He was recently a guest performer at the Afro Australian Music Awards. The owner of incredible vocals abounding with a vigorous dash of soul, Lueth Ajak is captivating in his performance.
George K is from Sydney has performed in Australian UETA contests since 2013. His influences include artists such as Roy Orbison, the Beatles and of course Elvis Presley. In school, while Elvis was alive he performed his first tribute to classmates singing Return to Sender and I Got Stung. The more he listened to Elvis music and watched Elvis movies and concerts, the greater the appreciation he had for the legacy of Elvis. George's favourite songs are Are you Lonesome Tonight and Burning Love.
Ross Mancini won the 2014 Parkes Elvis Festival ‘Tribute to Elvis’ Competition and hasn't looked back.
Memphis Satellite Stage
Cnr Church and Clarinda St Parkes
W: http://www.parkeselvisfestival.com.au
Parkes Elvis Festival
