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'Viva ELVIS' stopt meteen na Elvis Week

We kondigden het maanden geleden al aan op deze site via de vertrouwelijke inside informatie waarover we beschikten en zie: vandaag wordt het bericht ook officieel bevestigd in The Las Vegas Sun. 'Viva ELVIS' stopt in augustus dit jaar, vlak na Elvis Week. De laatste publiekstoegankelijke show vindt officieel plaats op 16 augustus - zoals we schreven - maar om het weekend 'vol' te maken, zullen er ook nog slotshows plaatsvinden op 17 en 18 augustus. De tickets voor die allerlaatste show op 18 augustus gaan in principe naar speciale genodigden zoals familieleden van medewerkers of sponsors. Een aantal rest-tickets wordt mogelijk nog in de handel gebracht, maar dat zijn helaas nooit de beste plaatsen. Wie van plan is de show nog te zien in Las Vegas, moet dus uiterlijk op 17 augustus in Las Vegas zijn!

ElvisMatters Reizigers mogen op beide oren slapen: onze contacten met de organisatie garanderen dat onze leden de mooiste plaatsen hebben in de prijsklasse van hun keuze. Wie echter nà 17 augustus 2012 naar Las Vegas afreist, zal het voortaan zonder 'Viva ELVIS' moeten stellen. Je mag er als Elvis-fan niet aan denken geld voor een Amerika-reis te betalen, zonder in Las Vegas 'Viva ELVIS' te kunnen zien...

Bron: ElvisMatters

Met een officiële pers-release heeft de directie van Graceland bekendgemaakt dat ze 'klaar zijn voor the Big One'. Deze maand opent alvast een eerste tentoonstelling (On Tour), later volgt nog een expo samengesteld door Lisa Marie maar de echte blikvanger gaat in maart open en handelt over de invloed van Elvis op de wereld van de muziek. Voor deze expo worden stukken van de Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame ontleend. Andere activiteiten tonen aan dat Elvis in 2012 letterlijk overal zal zijn, van Brazillië tot Europa verovert hij nieuwe fans met the Concert Videoshow, er zijn overal ter wereld voorselecties voor de beste imitatoren en het domein in Memphis zelf, maakt zich op voor een recordaantal bezoekers.

Dit is het officiële persbericht:

Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. is preparing for what promises to be one of the biggest years in the Elvis world as plans take shape for a year-long celebration of the life and legacy of the Rock ‘n Roll icon on the 35th anniversary of the late singer’s passing.The 35th Anniversary Year of Elvis will kick off in Memphis during the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s annual birthday celebration held Thursday, January 5 - Sunday, January 8, 2012, followed by The Elvis Cruise from Jacksonville, FL, to Nassau, Bahamas on January 6 – 12, 2012 and continues through Elvis Week 2012 which is expected to draw 75,000 fans from around the world making the pilgrimage to Memphis to visit Graceland and take part in a week-long event that celebrates the music icon.

Three new exhibits will be unveiled at Graceland starting with “Elvis on Tour” that opens to the public on January 5th. The exhibit celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Golden Globe award-winning documentary of the same name. “Elvis…Through His Daughter’s Eyes” will open on February 1st, Lisa Marie Presley’s birthday, and will highlight the relationship between Elvis and his only child. The largest exhibit launching during the 35th Anniversary year, “Icon: The Influence of Elvis Presley,” will open on March 1st and will feature many artifacts on loan from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland. The exhibit will celebrate Elvis’ status as a music pioneer and icon that paved the way and influenced many of today’s artists and notable celebrities.Numerous licensees and partners are also celebrating the 35th Anniversary Year of Elvis with special events, promotions, products and tours on a global scale. The largest ever international Elvis Presley exhibition will be unveiled in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2012 featuring hundreds of artifacts on loan from Graceland in Memphis. Elvis Presley In Concert, an astounding production that reunites former Elvis band mates live on stage with a state of the art video-projected Elvis, is returning in March of 2012 for a 16 date tour through Europe which includes London, Paris, Dublin, Zurich and Frankfurt in addition to Sao Paulo, Brazil, timed to coincide with the opening of the grand exhibition.The new theatrical concert experience ELVIS LIVES “The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Event” will embark on a 29 city U.S. tour featuring finalists from The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest as they perform in an unforgettable multi- media and live musical journey across Elvis’ life. Licensed Elvis festivals will be taking place all over the world in 2012.

From Elvis’ birthplace in Tupelo, Miss. to Canada, the UK, Germany and Australia, fans will be gathering to celebrate Elvis Presley during this special year.In August 2012, tens of thousands of fans from around the world will gather at Graceland in Memphis from Friday, August 10th through Saturday, August 18th for a week of special events, concerts, panel discussions and more during a multiple day celebration which has become known as Elvis Week. One of the largest events during the week, and one that has become a rock ‘n’ roll pilgrimage for many, is the annual Candlelight Vigil on August 15th.

“International fan clubs that normally bring 50 or 100 fans to Memphis for Elvis Week have told us they are bringing 500 or more in 2012,” said Scott Williams, Vice President of Marketing and Media for EPE. “And thanks to the growth of social networking, fans will be able to join us online making this the biggest celebration of Elvis in history.” In recent years, the 20th, 25th and 30th year anniversaries saw a dramatic increase in awareness and participation by the media, licensees and fans from all over the world. During the 30th Anniversary celebration in 2007, some 75,000 people attended Elvis Week events and toured the king’s castle, Graceland, during the 7 day celebration in Memphis. In 2012, there will be even more ways than ever for fans, many of whom were not yet born when Elvis passed away, to celebrate their love for the undisputed King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Exciting New Updates for Elvis Week 2012

March 22, 2012

We are excited to be able to share some fun and exciting new announcements for Elvis Week 2012, including more guest names, new event details and more. Check out these exciting updates below and be sure you are signed up for our e-newsletters so you will know the latest information on Elvis Week as soon as it is available.

New Guest and Event Announcements
We are excited to announce the following will be joining our Elvis Week lineup:

• Mike Stoller will be a special guest at the Elvis Songwriters Showcase on August 11
• Brad Birkedahland band will perform during the Elvis Week Kick-Off Concert on August 11
• Ultimate ETA Contest winners Justin Shandor and Brandon Bennett  will perform with the Change of Habit Bandat the Celebrate The King Concert on August 12
• DJ Fontana, Tom Moffatt, Ginger Holladay and Mary Pedersonwill join the lineup at the Official Elvis Insiders Conference on August 13
• James Burton and Joe Guerciowill be special guests at the Fan Club Presidents’ Event on August 14
• The EAS Bandwill once again join us as the official band for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest rounds on August 17 and 18
• Loanne Parker, Dick Grob, Sam Thompson and Charles Stonewill all share stories of being on tour with Elvis during Conversations on Elvis – Behind the Stage on August 17
• David Briggs, Norbert Putnam and Chip Young, session musicians on many of Elvis’ legendary recordings in the ‘60s and ’70s will speak at Conversations on Elvis – In the Studio on August 18.
• The Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest returns to the Memphis Hard Rock Cafe on August 10, 12 and 13.

More guest announcements will be coming soon!

Graceland Launches 35th Anniversary Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Elvis Presley

January 02, 2012

 Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. is preparing for what promises to be one of the biggest years in the Elvis world as plans take shape for a year-long celebration of the life and legacy of the Rock ‘n Roll icon on the 35th anniversary of the late singer’s passing.

The 35th Anniversary Year of Elvis will kick off in Memphis during the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s annual birthday celebration held Thursday, January 5 - Sunday, January 8, 2012, followed by The Elvis Cruise from Jacksonville, FL, to Nassau, Bahamas on January 12 – 16, 2012 and continues through Elvis Week 2012 which is expected to draw 75,000 fans from around the world making the pilgrimage to Memphis to visit Graceland and take part in a week-long event that celebrates the music icon.

Three new exhibits will be unveiled at Graceland starting with “Elvis on Tour” that opens to the public on January 5th. The exhibit celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Golden Globe award-winning documentary of the same name. “Elvis…Through His Daughter’s Eyes” will open on February 1st, Lisa Marie Presley’s birthday, and will highlight the relationship between Elvis and his only child. The largest exhibit launching during the 35th Anniversary year, “Icon: The Influence of Elvis Presley,” will open on March 1st and will feature many artifacts on loan from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland. The exhibit will celebrate Elvis’ status as a music pioneer and icon that paved the way and influenced many of today’s artists and notable celebrities.

Numerous licensees and partners are also celebrating the 35th Anniversary Year of Elvis with special events, promotions, products and tours on a global scale. The largest ever international Elvis Presley exhibition will be unveiled in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2012 featuring hundreds of artifacts on loan from Graceland in Memphis. Elvis Presley In Concert, an astounding production that reunites former Elvis band mates live on stage with a state of the art video-projected Elvis, is returning in March of 2012 for a 16 date tour through Europe which includes London, Paris, Dublin, Zurich and Frankfurt in addition to Sao Paulo, Brazil, timed to coincide with the opening of the grand exhibition.

The new theatrical concert experience ELVIS LIVES “The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Event” will embark on a 29 city U.S. tour featuring finalists from The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest as they perform in an unforgettable multi- media and live musical journey across Elvis’ life. Licensed Elvis festivals will be taking place all over the world in 2012. From Elvis’ birthplace in Tupelo, Miss. to Canada, the UK, Germany and Australia, fans will be gathering to celebrate Elvis Presley during this special year.

In August 2012, tens of thousands of fans from around the world will gather at Graceland in Memphis from Friday, August 10th through Saturday, August 18th for a week of special events, concerts, panel discussions and more during a multiple day celebration which has become known as Elvis Week. One of the largest events during the week, and one that has become a rock ‘n’ roll pilgrimage for many, is the annual Candlelight Vigil on August 15th.

“International fan clubs that normally bring 50 or 100 fans to Memphis for Elvis Week have told us they are bringing 500 or more in 2012,” said Scott Williams, Vice President of Marketing and Media for EPE. “And thanks to the growth of social networking, fans will be able to join us online making this the biggest celebration of Elvis in history.”

In recent years, the 20th, 25th and 30th year anniversaries saw a dramatic increase in awareness and participation by the media, licensees and fans from all over the world. During the 30th Anniversary celebration in 2007, some 75,000 people attended Elvis Week events and toured the king’s castle, Graceland, during the 7 day celebration in Memphis. In 2012, there will be even more ways than ever for fans, many of whom were not yet born when Elvis passed away, to celebrate their love for the undisputed King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

2012 will be an exciting time to visit Graceland. For more information about planning a trip to Graceland or to buy tickets, visit Graceland’s online travel planner. For additional information on the year-long 35th Anniversary celebration of the life and legacy of Elvis Presley, please visit Elvis.com or ElvisWeek.com.