Junior Tribute Terms & Conditions

1. The “Junior Elvis Idol Competition” (the Competition) commences at the specified times.

2. Entry forms must be completed by each entrant otherwise they will not be included in the competition.

3. Entrants must be 15 years and under (at the date of the competition).

4. Entrants must, if requested, provide evidence of their age.

5. Competition entries will close 1 hour prior to the start of the competition.

6. Entrants must be assembled behind the stage no later than 15 minutes prior to the competition starting. Entrants who are not present when they are called to stage will not be able to participate in the competition.

7. Entrants may be required to sing a second song in the case of a tied result.

8. Entry to this competition is free.

9. 1st and 2nd placed winners of the junior division will be awarded as follows:
a. 1st place – One (1) trophy and $25.00 cash.
b. 2nd place – One (1) trophy.

10. The song must be originally recorded by Elvis Presley (movies or recordings) and sung with the original words.

11. The song must be no shorter than 2 minutes in length.

12. Entrants can choose to sing with the stage band or they can supply their own backing tracks.

13. Backing tracks must be provided to the registration desk at the time of registration.

14. Backing tracks must be provided on a USB Thumb drive only.

15. Mobile phones, MP3 players, DAT tapes, CD’s etc will not be accepted.

16. If backing tracks are not provided when registering, entrants will have the opportunity to use the stage band or forfeit.

17. You will be provided with an “Entrant” number and song choice to confirm your registration once all the above criteria is met.

18. There will be at least 3 judges selected by the Organiser to judge the Competition. The Organiser may, in its discretion, select the judges for the Competition and determine the number of judges required to judge the Competition.

19. The Competition entrants will be judged on the following criteria, for which points will be allocated:
(a) Clarity
(b) Vocals
(c) Lyrics
(d) Presentation
(e) Finish

20. Final points will not be disclosed to the public or to the entrant.

21. The judges’ decision is final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into in relation to the conduct of the Competition or otherwise.

22. By entering the competition, entrants give permission for the Parkes Elvis Festival to use any photographs during the competition for future promotion.

23. The Organiser accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage or injury whatsoever that may arise in any way out of the conduct of the Competition, including, without limitation, any infringement of copyright or other intellectual property rights.

24. All entrants under the age of 18 years must obtain the consent of a parent or guardian to enter (by having the entry form signed by a parent or guardian). Entrants under the age of 18 years will not be permitted to enter the Competition without the consent of a parent or guardian. By signing the entry form, parents and guardians agree to be bound by the Terms and Condition

CC BAND SONG LIST

Click here to see the CC Band’s song list.

More Information

The competition will be limited to a maximum of 25 entrants.
By entering the competition, entrants give permission for the Parkes Elvis Festival to use any photographs during the competition for future promotion.
The Organiser accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage or injury whatsoever that may arise in any way out of the conduct of the Competition, including, without limitation, any infringement of copyright or other intellectual property rights.

CONTACT

Event Organiser: Tiffany Steel

Phone: 0412 880 085
Email: tiffanyparkeselvisfestival@gmail.com

JUNIOR TRIBUTE TO ELVIS JUDGING TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

Registration Requirements

Registration for this competition will not be complete until:

You have paid the Registration fee
You have provided the backing tracks (if applicable)
You have received an “Entrant” number as confirmation of your registration
A registration fee of $25.00 is applicable
The registration fee must be paid at the Cooke Park Information and Registration marquis by no later than 10:00 am on Sunday 11th January 2026.
Entrants can choose to use the stage band or use their own backing tracks.
If using backing tracks, the entrant must provide the backing tracks on a USB thumb drive only when paying the registration fee.
Provide the track name and location details on the USB thumb drive to ensure the Stage Crew can find the correct song.
Mobile phones, MP3 players, DAT tapes, CD’s etc will not be accepted.
Please note: If the backing tracks are not provided at the time of registration, the entrant will be required to use the stage band or forfeit. For junior and here for senior

How can I register?

Pre-registration can be done HERE for Junior and HERE for Senior.
Walk up registrations will not be taken for the 2027 Festival. Please register prior before the end date.
A fully completed Registration must include the following:
- Entrants name.
- A maximum of three (3) songs of your choice (excluding “American Trilogy” and “My Way”).
- Selected Theme for your performance.
- Registration fee of $25.00.
- If you are providing backing tracks, you must provide a USB thumb drive.

List the songs and category in your preference 1 to 3 (1 being your preferred choice, 3 being least preferred).
You will be provided with an “Entrant number and song choice” to confirm your registration once all the competition criteria have been met.

THEMES

Choose one theme only. Your song and costume must match the era selected or else it will be classed as Freestyle.

The 50’s era – Elvis as a young performer.
The 60’s era – Movies, GI Elvis, the 69 Special.
The 70’s era – The Vegas Days.
Freestyle – Different costume for the song era, original songs, humorous (Must be Elvis Themed).

The order of performances will be in two (2) sections:

Entrants using the Band
Entrants using backing tracks

Repetitive Songs

To avoid repetition, “American Trilogy” and “My Way”, shall be reserved exclusively for the winner’s performance in the “Tribute to Elvis Winner’s Performance” on Sunday 10 January 2027.
The winner can choose to do any song of their choice

JUDGING

Judging the “50’s”, “60’s” & “70’s” themes

ETA’s will be expected to dress in accordance with the period of the theme nominated on their entry form:

Vocals: Ability of the ETA to match the sound and quality of Elvis’s voice.
Appearance: Ability to match the look, styles and movement of Elvis in the specific era represented.
Performance: Ability to perform as Elvis in a style in which he would have performed.
Stage Presence: Ability to re-create the charisma Elvis created when performing on stage.

Judging the “Freestyle” theme

Vocals: The sound and quality of the contestant’s voice.
Appearance: The look, styles and movement of the contestant.
Performance: Ability to give a performance as a professional entertainer.
Stage Presence: Ability to capture and hold an audience’s interest with the performance.

SCORING

There will be at least 3 judges selected by the Organiser to judge the Competition.
The Organiser may, in its discretion, select the judges for the Competition and determine the number of judges required to judge the Competition.
Judges will score 1 to 10 in each of the judging criteria (10) being the highest score.
The scores will be totalled and the contestant with the most points will be declared the winner.
In the event of a tie between ETA’s, a “sing off” between the tied ETA’s will take place until a clear winner is decided by the judging panel.
Final points will not be disclosed to the public or to the entrant.
The judges’ decision is final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into in relation to the conduct of the Competition or otherwise.

REGISTRATION FEES

The registration fee is $25.00
Cash or credit card only accepted at the Cooke Park registration marquis.

CC BAND SONG LIST

Click here to see the CC Band’s song list.

More Information

The competition will be limited to a maximum of 25 entrants.
By entering the competition, entrants give permission for the Parkes Elvis Festival to use any photographs during the competition for future promotion.
The Organiser accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage or injury whatsoever that may arise in any way out of the conduct of the Competition, including, without limitation, any infringement of copyright or other intellectual property rights.

If you would like more information, contact the Cooke Park Stage Manager: