Cooke Park Main Stage – Friday Program

Known as the heart of Parkes Elvis Festival, Cooke Park will present more than fifty top-quality entertainers over the four days. There will be a little less conversation, a little more action with all the non-stop entertainment that 2024 has to offer.

Many a famous tribute artist has launched their career on this stage – you could witness the next big thing!

Check out the entertainment on offer:

Friday 12 JANUARY

Performers

Amitie

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.

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ShElvis

Sheryl has been singing professionally for 13 years. She has challenged to develop ShElvis® in 2013 Sheryl has an unusual depth to her voice which helps with her ShElvis® alter ego.

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Big Music Bandits

The BIG MUSIC BANDITS are super excited to be back for the 2020 Parkes Elvis Festival after debuting on the ARTC Cooke Park Main Stage last year.

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Blues Brothers

The “Blues Brothers Rebooted” show is an exciting hyperactive production that pays tribute to both the unforgettable and infectious style of soul music and a faithful recreation of those 2 soul brothers who donned the Black hats, dark shades and created what is now a musical institution “The Blues Brothers” Rebooted.

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Nigel Stanley

Nigel’s show includes songs from all the stages of Elvis’s career including the early years, Elvis in the movies and Elvis in Vegas.  A show not to be missed Nigel will reignite your love of Elvis and have you dancing in the aisles.

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Ross Mancini

Ross Mancini, has been going to the Parkes festival for many years, he has established himself as a favourite amongst the fans.

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Gavin Chatelier

Gavin Chatelier has been a full time singer, guitarist, entertainer for 25 yrs, with 20 CDs &150 variety shows each year. With Elvis Gospel music being his favourite genre, he has always said at his shows, ” You cannot separate Elvis & Gospel Music.” His sound is timeless and evergreen with this popular Tribute to Elvis’ Gospel and inspirational Songs show drawing full house audiences. It will leave you with unforgettable memories and is sure to have you returning again and again.

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Rick Charles

Rick Charles is known as Australia's' No1 showman! After almost three decades of performances - He's acknowledged as one of the most universal acts in Australia.

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Emilio Prince

Emilio is a 21-year-old professional ETA that has been performing tribute to Elvis for two years. He started his journey becoming an Elvis fan when he was 5 years old. . Emilio was runner up in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Cooly Rocks On. This will be his first in the competition at Parkes.

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Damian Mullin

EXTRAORDINARY” and “BRILLIANT”… There are no truer words to describe Damian Mullin. Regarded as one of the most versatile live entertainers, Damian’s outstanding talent is second to none. Hailing from rural Victoria in Australia, Damian’s musical journey commenced at the tender age of seven when long, regular road trips to Melbourne with his mother involved listening to classic tunes playing through the airwaves.

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Aaron Mansfield

Aaron is considered one of the best vocal replicas of Roy Orbison in the world today. His shows feature costumes and musical instruments identical to those used by Roy Orbison, Aarons' attention to detail makes for a world class tribute act.

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Mark Andrew

Mark Andrew Tabone was born in Melbourne in 1966 and spent most of his childhood in Europe. It was there his interest in performing arts developed from an early age, acting, singing and playing character roles to large audiences. On his return to Australia in 1983, he appeared on the nine networks talent show “New Faces” which opened a lot of doors. In 1992 he formed a Rock n’ Roll band “Blue Suede Dudes”, playing many Melbourne venues and also supporting Chubby Checker on his Australian Tour. In 1995 he featured as Buddy Holly in a Legends Revival Concert at Dallas Brooks Hall. He then created his own corporate “Dead- Set Legends” show performing as Buddy Holly, John Lennon, Jim Morrison and Elvis. “Elvis Leaves His Mark” was launched in 1998 and is now one of the best Tribute shows worldwide with Mark finishing in the top 5 in the world in Memphis in 2002. In Recent times Mark was invited to perform his Elvis Tribute for Joe Esposito, Elvis’ own Road manager and best Man at his wedding, Joe’s comments were “Mark You did an absolute fantastic tribute to Elvis and it brought back so many memories, You sang from the heart just like Elvis did” Mark, a trained actor has an incredible versatile talent to capture each character and later added Austin Powers, Dean Martin & Tom Jones to his Legend show and also makes a true to life Danny Zuco, performing in his own Grease Tribute show. In recent years, Mark has been invited 4 years in a row to headline “The Parkes Elvis Festival” performing various versions of his “Elvis Leaves His Mark” show, with this year having sold out 4 consecutive shows with standing ovations.

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Sun Rising

This critically acclaimed show celebrates the music and stories of the early years of Sun Records. You’re promised an unforgettable night as Sun Rising brilliantly interpret the timeless songs and legendary performances captured by pioneering sound engineer, Sam Phillips, a this Sun Records recording studio in 1950’s Memphis. Endorsed by the family of Sam Phillips,...

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