Ultimate
Elvis
tribute artist contest
- 30. Juli - 01. August 2026
- Måløy, Vestland
Welcome To Måløy
Qualify for the semifinals/finals of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest 2026 – at the Norwegian Elvis Festival!
Join us in beautiful Måløy from July 30 to August 1, 2026, as we host The Norwegian Elvis Festival, licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises. We are proud to host the qualifying round for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis 2026!
For the eleventh time, The Norwegian Elvis Festival – Norway’s largest Elvis event – gathers several of the world’s leading Elvis Tribute Artists (ETAs) from the USA and the United Kingdom. This year, the qualification for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest will be an exclusive part of the festival program.
We warmly welcome you to Måløy and Norway for this unique experience! Qualify for the semifinals/finals in Memphis 2026, feel the magic of Elvis, and become part of the electric atmosphere as the entire town celebrates The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
Prizes
1. Place:
- 25 000,- Kr (NOK)
- Norwegian Elvis Festival 1st Place Statuette
- Qualification for the semifinals/finals in Memphis 2026
2. Place:
- 3000,- Kr (NOK)
- Norwegian Elvis Festival 2nd Place Statuette
3. Place:
- 3000,- Kr (NOK)
- Norwegian Elvis Festival 3rd Place Statuette
Information
- Invitation
- Complete and submit the attached application form as soon as possible.
- A live band with backing vocalists will accompany the participants during the competition.
- A maximum of 14 ETAs will compete.
- Participants must be 18 years or older.
- The rules of the Ultimate Elvis Contest apply.
- The winner qualifies for the semifinals/finals in Memphis 2026.
- The application deadline is May 1, 2026.
- Transportation to and from the nearest international airport (Ålesund Airport) or the local airport (Sandane Airport) will be arranged.
- We will organize your stay in Måløy. Hotel rooms are reserved for Ultimate participants.
- Free lunch and dinner are included in the festival’s meal program.
- All competing ETAs receive free admission to the festival’s events.
- Participation in the Elvis parade is mandatory.
- Rehearsals with the band/orchestra and choir start on Thursday, July 30.
- A high-resolution digital photo and a video of your performance must be included with the application.
Travel To Måløy
For assistance with travel bookings, contact Bennett Måløy Travel Agency:
Email: ingvill.sunde@bennettnorway.no
Phone: +47 57 85 39 50 (Ask for Ingvill)
Performance Details
Each participant performs three songs in the semifinal, and an additional three songs if they qualify for the final.
Semifinal: Live performances with The Mel’s (4 musicians).
Final: Live performances with Side Show Bob (9 musicians), supported by the festival’s own Elvis choir with 10 singers.
Registration and contact information
Submit your application using the form button further up on this page, labeled “Registration.”
Once you are registered, you will receive detailed information about the competition and your stay.
For questions, contact us at: berhjell@online.no