Saturday, April 26, 2014

Choosing An Elvis Tribute For Your Event

By Essie Osborn


There are some people who changed popular culture forever. Bruce Lee, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean are just a few examples. But in terms of defining what popular culture is it can be hard to think of a more significant figure than Elvis Presley. If you want something to make your event memorable then it is worth choosing an Elvis tribute act.

Before choosing an impersonator you need to think about what your event is. You may love Elvis but if it is not appropriate you should not have a tribute act for the event. It depends on whether the event is formal or casual. An act you would choose for a wedding would probably different for something for a county fair.

However a lot of people associate The King with his Vegas comeback show. This was the man who confidently strode in the white rhinestone jumpsuit. He flung himself around with incredible energy, showing to a world that was starting to forget him that he was a star and ensured pop culture immortality.

This is what you need to consider when choosing an impersonator. Some people may go for a wide range of songs from his whole career. Others may choose to focus on the pre GI era or the later period when he was managed by Colonel Tom Parker, arguably making Elvis the first pop creation that would go on to influence everyone from The Beatles to One Direction.

What you choose depends on the audience. An older audience is more likely to want the early Sun Records performer while younger audiences are more likely to enjoy the later Vegas years. There is no right or wrong but this should help you to narrow down the options when comparing performers to choose something that will work best for your event.

There is also the issue of the skills of the performer. You need to check their level of experience. Ideally you want someone who is a recognised tribute act as they will often have honed their performance for a number of years. Someone who has entered a wide number of competitions is also likely to have the passion necessary to get the best performance.

It is also worth checking to see what kind of performance they do. Some people may simply go on stage and sing. However others may offer a more interactive style of show. For example some weddings book impersonators that stay in character for the whole event, serving drinks and making announcements. It can make the event very memorable, especially if you get the best possible impersonator available in your price range.

It is also important to ask the right questions in terms of their experience. Ideally you want someone who is a recognised tribute act or someone with years of experience who can demonstrate that they have had a number of successful events. It is also worth looking online to get feedback from people who have used the services of impersonators and tribute acts in the past to find the ideal one for your event.




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