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6/30/2009
Tickets Available for the S.C. Semi-Finals of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
Tickets are available for the South Carolina Semi-Finals of the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist™ Contest, licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. The second annual contest will be held 8 p.m. July 25 at Legends In Concert, Surfside Beach, as part of the Fabulous 50s Festival lineup. Twelve Elvis tribute artists will be judged on their best representation of the Elvis legacy in talent, appearance, performance, stage presence and overall tribute. The winner will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize and advance to the national contest in Memphis to compete in August for the title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist. Launched in August 2007, the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis is the highlight of Elvis Week activities, which last year attracted more than 70,000 fans from around the world. The first year’s winner was Shawn Klush, the featured Elvis on the local Legends’ stage from 1997-2003. “Legends has showcased remarkably talented Elvis tribute artists in our performances worldwide for 25 years, and we are thankful for Elvis Presley Enterprises’ direction to encourage and embrace these gifted entertainers,” said Chris Beattie, general manager, Legends In Concert. Tickets, which are $35 for VIP/preferred seating and $30 for regular seating, can be purchased through the Legends In Concert box office at 800-960-7469 or online at LegendsInConcert.com. For more information about the Fabulous 50s Festival, visit MyrtleBeachFabulousFiftiesFestival.com. The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Horry County Arts and Cultural Council to introduce the annual Fabulous 50s Festival to the summer festival lineup. The Fabulous 50s Festival will be held Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, with events throughout the Grand Strand.