BILL CHERRY

2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champion

Paying homage to the King since 1989, Bill is recognized as one of the best Elvis Tribute Artists in the business. He won the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Preliminary in Tupelo and then went on to win the Ultimate Elvis Championship in Memphis. Bill is the only Elvis Tribute Artist to win the title of Ultimate at both the birthplace and hometown of Elvis in the same year. He has been honoured by Time magazine as one of the top Elvis Tribute Artists in North America.

BEN THOMPSON

2018 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champion

Ben Thompson is a highly acclaimed Elvis Presley tribute artist, known for his ability to authentically portray all eras of Elvis's career. He has won multiple awards, including the 2018 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion of Graceland, and has performed with Elvis's original backing singers, The Sweet Inspirations. He also starred as Elvis in the movie Bladerunner 2049.

PATRICK DUNN

2021 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champion

While growing up in Manhattan and performing live from the age of 12, Pat unknowingly studied and absorbed Elvis' routines. He was the only pre-teen in Myrtle Beach who had Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, and the Blues Brothers playing in his walkman headphones. Since then he placed top 5 in his first official Elvis Presley Enterprises competition, going on to become world Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist champion in 2021.

COTE DEONATH

2018 NFEF Ultimate Elvis Contest Champion

2023 Ultimate Elvis Championship Winner

Cote Deonath is a world-renowned Elvis Presley tribute artist who has dedicated his life to preserving and celebrating the music and legacy of the King of Rock and Roll. Cote's love for Elvis began at a young age when his grandmother introduced him to the music and style of the icon. At just two years old, Cote began singing Elvis tunes, and his passion for performing only grew from there.

Over the years, Cote has traveled the world to compete in Elvis tribute contests, taking home the gold in numerous competitions and earning over 35 fan-favorite titles. His incredible talent and dedication to his craft have made him a beloved figure among fans of Elvis and tribute artists alike.

Cote's hard work and dedication paid off in a big way in 2023, when he competed at Elvis Week for the 7th year in a row in the Ultimate Elvis Contest and captured the Ultimate Elvis title. This incredible achievement made him the number-one Elvis tribute artist in the world, as recognized by Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises.

BRUNO NESCI

2022 Niagara Falls Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Winner
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World Invitational Elvis Tribute Artist Comptition 2023 Winner.

Bruno is from Canada and started performing as an Elvis Tribute Artist when he was 8 years old. Since that time, he has performed for thousands of Elvis fans and is now considered one of the best Elvis Tribute Artists in Canada.

Over the past 5 years Bruno has won several Elvis Tribute Artists Contests in Canada and the US.

This past year he won the Tweed, Penticton Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contests and the 2022 Niagara Falls Elvis Festival.

He also has won the People's Choice Award twice at the Niagara Falls Elvis Festival and represented the Festival at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist championships in Graceland in 2017. He placed within the top ten which included participants from all over the world.

TED TORRES

2016 Images of the King Champion
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2025 Niagara Falls Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Winner.

Ted is a multi talented singer and musician who is recognised for his accurate and authentic Elvis Tribute performances. He is the 2019 Images of The King World Champion. He also is the winner of the 2014 Heart Of The King Award and in 2012 he won the Spirit of Elvis Award from Elvis Presley Enterprises. Ted continues to be recognized for his outstanding Elvis vocals and for the professional manner in which he presents his accurate Tribute to Elvis.

VICTOR J

Master of Ceremonies

Victor J Hanson, also known as Victor J, was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

As Victor says: "Living in a tough part of Toronto you either grew up a good fighter or as someone that could joke their way out of a fight ... I'm still a lousy fighter." He has performed from San Diego to New York and from Alaska to Las Vegas.

When not doing his One Man Corporate show for the Fortune 500 group you can find him performing as a Headline Act on Holland America Cruise Lines.

THE CASINO BROTHERS BAND

Official Backup Band

The Casino Brothers Band will back up all the Headline performances as well as the semi-final and final of the ETA competition.

The only Canadian band to be nominated best Elvis Tribute Band at The Elvis Industry Tribute Awards in Memphis. The Casino Brothers Band have been backing Elvis Tribute Artists from around the globe since 1999. From showcases and theatre productions to competitions, the band pours their hearts and souls into every performance, capturing the authenticity of each era of the King of Rock 'n Roll. The band will be making their Niagara Falls Festival debut and are very excited to be involved.