GET READY TO ROCK! announcing the king of the world elvis tribute artist world championships, August 12-16th, 2012, Memphis, TN U.S.A.

Calling All ElviI! Join us in Memphis for Elvis Week 2012, and compete in the King of the World Elvis Tribute Artist World Championships. This is an open invitation international competition - anyone can enter!
Perform in front of the greatest Elvis fans in the world, and compete for $10,000 in cash prizes and the KING OF THE WORLD trophy. The contest will feature two divisions for professional and non-professional Elvis Tribute Artists, with separate prizes and final rounds for each divison.
As a registered contestant, you'll be eligible for special room rates of just $69/night at the official hotel.
To enter, simply download and complete the following forms:
Mail your forms and check for entry fee to:
Nance Fox, EEN
16545 Bruce Road
Lockport, IL 60441-9713
Early Bird Discount Registration Fee (Before June 1)
$100.00 / professional | $50.00 / non-professional
Click above links to pay entry fee online.
Paypal and all major credit cards accepted.
Regular Registration Fee (After June 1)
$115.00 -professional | $65 - non professsional
To enter the contest, contact:
Nance Fox, King of the World Contest
Phone: 00-1-815-838-7979
Email: nancefox@aol.com
The best Elvis Tribute Artists from around the globe will square off every night, all night long - in their quest to win the title and become the first King of the World. Be there to see all the explosive Elvis action!
The 2012 contest will run from Sunday to Thursday, August 12-16th.
Tickets are available for single nights, or you can purchase a World Pass for the full week. All ticket holders are eligible for special room rates at the official hotel.
Click here to download seating chart diagram.
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT TICKETS, contact: Terri Futreal | Phone: 803-474-2411 | Email: terrifutreal@yahoo.com
( NOTE: If a price below appears crossed out, we are sold out of this ticket. We are currently completely sold out of all Gold and Platinum seating tickets)
| KING OF THE WORLD 2012 TICKET PRICES |
SUNDAY Prelims |
MONDAY Prelims |
TUESDAY semifinals |
WEDNESDAY semifinals |
THURSDAY Finals + Awards |
WORLD PASS Full Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum - SOLD OUT! | ||||||
| Gold | ||||||
| Blue | 20 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 120 |
| General Admission | 15 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 100 |
Every night, after the show, a jam session will be held.
In addition to the nightly competition, enjoy daytime karaoke at various locations in the hotel, and a whole range of special events throughout Memphis during Elvis Week 2012.
Sunday, August 12th - Preliminaries - 8:00pm
Monday, August 13th - Preliminaries - 2:00pm
Monday, August 13th - Preliminaries - 8:00pm
Tuesday, August 14th - Professional Division Semi-Finals - 8:00pm
Wednesday, August 15th - Professional Division Semi-Finals - 8:00pm
Thursday, August 16th - Non-Professional Division Finals - 2:00pm
Thursday, August 16th - Professional Division Finals - 10:00pm
Poolside Karaoke - every afternoon, Sunday thru Thursday (pre contest)
Midnight Karaoke - every night, Sunday thru Thursday (post contest)
MEMPHIS AIRPORT HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
2240 Democrat Road
Memphis, TN 38132
PHONE:
901-332-1130
KING OF THE WORLD is proud to announce the 2012 competition will be held at the Memphis Airport Hotel & Convention Center. For us, it feels like coming home. The hotel is under new management, has undergone a major remodel, and looks beautiful. Everyone who signed up for a room last year at the Marriott will be contacted by the hotel to assist in making their reservations.
SPECIAL RATES for KING OF THE WORLD contestants and fans:
• Elvis Fan rate: $99/night (must be confirmed ticket holder)
• Contestant rate: $69/night (must be registered contestant)
Don't miss Elvis Week 2012 in Memphis, Tennessee - the 35th anniversary! Click here to visit the official Elvis Week website for complete details on the entire schedule of exciting events, concerts and films happening throughout the city all week long.
They came from across the states and around the world...from Walla Walla, Washington to Toyonaka, Osaka! Over 50 Elvis Tribute Artists squared off in Memphis for the KING OF THE WORLD title. Here are the results:
OFFICIAL RESULTS FROM 2011 KING OF THE WORLD
1st Place - Dwight Icenhower
2nd Place - Tim E Hendry
3rd Place - Pete Storm
Non-Pro Division, 1st Place - Anthony Shore
People's Choice Award - David Lee
Elvis Tribute Artist Hall of Fame, First Inductee - Rick Saucedo
PROFESSIONAL DIVISION FINALISTS
David Lee, Tim E Hendry, Ben Portsmouth, Mario, Dwight Icenhower, Robert Washington, Richard Atkins, Kavan, Pete Storm, Andy Wood
NON-PRO DIVISION FINALISTS
Andy Ray Perry, Allan Wright, Nick Gutierrez, Anthony Shore, Ryan Roth, Nick Miller, Alex Swindle, Bobby Simkins, Brycen Katolinsky, Jeff Lewis, Tatsuro Nagata
2011 PREQAULIFIED SEMI-FINALISTS
Robert Washington - Auburn, ME
Todd Martin - Monroe, LA
Tim E Hendry - London, Ontario, Canada
TUESDAY NIGHT PRELIM CONTESTANTS - 2011
| Ryan Hill - Cashton, WI Jim Potter - East Peoria, IL Norm Ackland - London, Ontario, Canada Dan Barrella - Staten Island, NY Burle Craven - Walla Walla, WA Ernie Hefferon - Suffolk, VA Andy Wood - Addingham, England, UK Dwight Icenhower - Orlando, FL Rob Lutz - Smyrna, DE Ryan Roth - Englewood, OH Allan Wright - New South Wales, Australia |
Alex Swindle - Birmingham, AL GaryElvis Britt - Plant City, FL Billy Nashad (El-Viz-Guru Bhai), India Steven Gillis - Oviedo, FL Matt Joyce - Conway, AR Cliff Wright - Athens, AL Anthony Shore - England, UK Bobby Simkins - Independence, MO Jason Baglio - Independence, LA Mario Kombou - England, UK |
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRELIM CONTESTANTS - 2011
| Travis Allen - Temecula, CA Danny Dale - Louisville, KY Irv Cass - Fenton, MI Lil D - Louisville, KY Paul Hunt - Schenectady, NY Curt Lechner - Hebron, IN Mark Stevenz - Washongal, WA Richard Blane - Rising Sun, MD Nick Gutierrez - Montgomery, AL Jeff Lewis - Nashville, TN Tatsuro Nagata - Toyonaka City, Osaka, Japan John Reid - Aryshire, Scotland, UK Jesse White - Pearl River, LA Robert Williamson - Slidell, LA Greg Winget - Shreveport, LA Rob Langford - Vestavia, AL |
Mark Gagnon - Fayetteville, NC Chris Wilson - Cincinnati, OH Joe Trites - Royston, GA Carlo Martini - Charlotte, NC Richard Atkins - London, England UK Todd Bodenheimer - LaGrange, KY Chad "Chadillac" Hankinson - Arcadia, FL David Lee - Birmingham, AL Stephen Freeman - Greensboro, NC Chadwick Gates - Manitowoe, WI Dennis Soileau - Sulphur, LA Roy LeBlanc - St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada Charlie Whitworth - Whitewright, TX Brycen Katolinsky - St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada Kavan - Hilliard, OH |
The Elvis Tribute Artist brotherhood - a special bond
The Elvis Tribute Artist Ballet - 2011 Highlight Reel
Announcement of 2011 Champion Dwight Icenhower
Check out more video highlights at the KING OF THE WORLD youtube channel.
Complete DVD collection from 2011 KING OF THE WORLD is available at www.dvss4u.com.