I've had several inquiries and phone calls from ETA's in the UK wishing to enter the Collingwood Elvis Festival. The official website (listed below) has all the details, but here is a synopsis which gives the information in a nutshell.......entry deadlines, who to call, etc.
Carol
JULY 24-27, 2008
Collingwood Elvis Festival 14TH Annual Tribute Artist Competition
Preliminary to “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist” contest
Location: Collingwood Ontario - Finals at Eddie Bush Memorial Arena
Divisions: Professional Early Years & Concert/Vegas Years; Non-Professional Early Years & Concert/Vegas Years; Youth - Junior & Senior.
Entry Fee: $100 CDN before March 1, 2008; $125 Cdn. beginning March l to April ll, 2008; $140 Cdn. beginning April 12 to May 30, 2008 until competition has reached maximum capacity.
Cash Prizes:
Professional: 1ST - $2,000.00/CDN in both categories
Non-professional: 1ST -$1,300/CDN in both categories
Youth: 1ST - Senior $300 CDN; 1st - Junior $200 CDN
(2nd & 3RD place winners also receive cash prize money in all divisions)
Contact: Rosemarie O’Brien, Festival General Manager. EMAIL: elvis@collingwood.ca
1-866-444-1162 or direct to (705) 445-1030 EXT. 3279
Website: www.collingwoodelvisfestival.com