Queensland Elvis Festival

Brandon Bennett is a native of south Louisiana, and is known world wide for his award winning talent in the tribute industry. In his over 20 years in the business, Brandon has been a part of a diverse scene paying tribute to The Greatest Entertainer of our time, Elvis Presley. Brandon was awarded the title of “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist” by Elvis Presley Enterprises. Featured television appearances on “The Late Show with David Letterman”, “The NBC Nightly News”, “The Ricki Lake Show”, & “American Hot Rod”. Lead roles in the long running, Elvis Presley Enterprises endorsed, music revue “THE ELVIS STORY” & The Tony Award Winning Musical “MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”.  He has made featured performances at professional sporting events for THE CHICAGO BULLS, THE CHICAGO CUBS,THE CHICAGO WHITE SOX, THE CHICAGO BEARS, THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES, & THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS. Brandon has the honor of working with members of several members of Elvis Presley’s band which include D.J. Fontana, The Sweet Inspirations, & The Jordanaires. Performances spanning a variety of platforms in the music industry such as : Casino Showrooms, Performing Arts Center, Fairs, Festivals, Corporate functions, Television, & Radio. Brandon has also been producing and starring in his own music revue entitled: BRANDON BENNETT-ELVIS MY WAY, in which the focus is about the man, Elvis Presley, and his music. “Every time I’m on stage, I strive to recreate what people remember and respect about what Elvis offered in his performance. He was a phenomenal singer, entertainer, and human being. He showed humility and remained humble throughout his life. That’s what I want people to remember or catch a glimpse of. It wasn’t about what he wore. It was about the music, His voice, and most of all he was REAL.:- Brandon Bennett

Cote Deonath’s interest in Elvis started at the age of two, when his grandmother sat with him to watch the Elvis movie, “Follow That Dream.” Cote was captivated by the movie, and by Elvis. At the age of three he started singing, and his first live performance was at the age of five, at the Dunnellon Christian School in Dunnellon, Florida.

From there, Deonath went on to perform at Boomtown Days in Dunnellon, and fundraisers and retirement communities around the Ocala area. Cote and his family traveled to Memphis, TN for Elvis Week in 2008. He sang under the tent at Graceland Plaza that year, and returned for the next three years. In 2014, Cote competed in the Georgia Elvis Festival in Brunswick, GA, winning his first contest in the Non-Pro Division. Cote donates his time and talents to many charity events, such as the “Rock the Russell House” event. He competed many times in the Youth Division at the “I’ll Remember You” competition in Live Oak, FL, and there in 2015 won his first Professional Division competition.

In June 2015 he competed in the South Carolina Elvis Festival in Myrtle Beach, in which he was chosen Fan Favorite and Champion in the Non-Pro Division. Cote wrapped up Elvis Week 2015 by winning Fan Favorite and champion of the Semi-Pro Division at the Images of the King competition. Cote has now WON the Ultimate Competition at Graceland, and recognised as one of the top 5 ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTISTS in the Universe.

Multi Award Winning Elvis Tribute Artist and Entertainer

Emilio hails from Weston super Mare in North Somerset and has been rising through the Elvis Tribute Artist (ETA) ranks for a few years now having broken through as a teenager in 2016. He has picked up multiple awards and fans along the way and in 2019 he made his long awaited USA debut in Elvis’s home town of Memphis during Elvis week. Whilst there he had the incredible honour of performing at The Graceland Complex. His 2019 Elvis week experience culminated with entry into the ‘Images of the King’ World Championship Non Pro Division where he overcame opposition from across the globe and triumphed to become Europe’s youngest ever World Title winner – We feel this was just the beginning…

Following on from Memphis Emilio entered the 2019 Porthcawl contest and walked away as Grand Champion in September. He then completed the ‘Hat Trick’ in Blackpool at the ‘Return to Memphis’ contest in early November – it seems 2019 was Emilio’s breakthrough year…

2020 saw Emilio headline again at the Harbor Lights Elvis Festival in the UK and then along came Covid-19. Although this obviously put his career on hold somewhat the work didn’t stop and  he used the opportunity to practice and fine tune his craft, team Emilio also produced his first two albums ‘With Love’ and ‘The Christmas Album’. His third album ‘At the Movies’ (2021) is now available to order !!!

2022 started with a huge bang as Emilio was victorious in the 2022 European Elvis Championships in Birmingham UK which means he has now completed a ‘clean sweep’ of all the available European titles. This European title resulted in national media attention and one of his appearances can be seen below (BBC Breakfast 15th Jan 2022) – Emilio also recently won the ‘Peoples Choice’ award in Canada at the beautiful ‘Niagara Falls Elvis Festival’

The remainder of 2022 will see Emilio headline at several events in the UK and also at festivals in Europe, Canada and the USA. He now also stars as Elvis Presley in his own Theatre Tour ‘Good Rockin’ Tonight’ which debuts in 2022 (Details available in the Tour tab here)

Emilio Santoro has now finished top 10 at the Ultimate Competion in Graceland, and recognised as one of the TOP 10 Elvis Tribute Artists in the universe.

Jay was born on the evening of October 18, 1974 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he lived most of his childhood life. Growing up in a house where his father was a professional musician made it very easy for Jay to follow in his dads footsteps. It was no surprise that Jay had an ear for music but, at the early age of three, his mom put on a record of Elvis Presley singing ‘Hound Dog’. As he listened, his eyes lit up and his hips started to move as he smiled with excitement. Begging his mom to play it over and over, Jay became a huge fan of the King of Rock ‘n Roll. Shortly after, Jay would put on performances for his parents, family and friends at social gatherings. “I would put on white pants and a white dress shirt to mimic a jumpsuit, flip up my collar, pretend I was the King and put on a show in my parents living room. I was never shy.” When Jay wasn’t imitating Elvis, he was doing extensive studio work, surrounded by professional musicians, or on stage performing in front of live audiences. Elvis has always been one of the biggestinfluences in his life and entertaining career, he can’t remember a time where he wasn’t an Elvis fan. Jay has read extensively about Elvis’ life, studying Elvis’ performances, movies and singing style. Jay’s performances aren’t so much as an impersonation, but a ‘complete tribute to Elvis’. He will take you back to the rockabilly days of Elvis from the Louisiana Hayride to The Ed Sullivan Show. He will also make your heart throb when he relives the raw sexuality of the 1968 Comeback Special in the infamous black leather. You will also revisit the legendary Vegas years of the 1970’s, as Jay recreates the performances that made Elvis the one and only ‘King of Rock n’ Roll’. “That was the height of his career, with all the jumpsuits, rhinestones and studs,” he said. Like the real Elvis, Dupuis is a humble guy – so he doesn’t like to toot his own horn. “My performance answers your questions. I don’t need to brag or boast,” he said. Jay is resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but he loves any opportunity to travel and meet new Elvis fans. With a determination to be the best he can be, Jay is always looking for new ways in which to provide fans the excitement and the thrill of the music of the artist he pays tribute to. His southern form and captive charm coupled with his uncanny sound and presence will make you feel as if you are watching the King himself, he brings all the electrifying magic of Elvis to the stage. His vocal ability, incredible likeness, and natural charisma have made him one of the foremost, greatest Elvis Tribute Artists of all time.

Jay considers being a tribute artist a ‘true blessing’.