Virtual Elvis Week 2024, streaming live from Graceland from August 9-16, promises to be an extraordinary global celebration of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. This year’s virtual extravaganza includes a rich array of live concert events, memorable guest conversations, tribute artist contests, and exclusive video content that offers fans an immersive and interactive Elvis experience from the comfort of their homes.
A Star-Studded Lineup of Events
Virtual Elvis Week 2024 has highlights designed to thrill Elvis enthusiasts worldwide. The event lineup features:
- Elvis: Back in Memphis Concert
- Tribute Artist Concerts & Contests
- Elvis Fan Choice Awards
- Elvis: Return to Vegas Show
- Conversations on Elvis
These events promise a blend of nostalgic performances and insightful discussions, offering fans a comprehensive look at Elvis’s legacy and influence on music and culture.
Exclusive Appearances by Elvis’s Closest Friends
This year’s lineup includes appearances by several individuals who were close to Elvis, providing fans with unique insights and personal anecdotes:
- Jerry Schilling, a close friend of Elvis
- Linda Thompson, Elvis’s girlfriend, and her brother Sam Thompson
- Shirley Dieu, Joe Esposito’s girlfriend and Elvis’s friend
- Jerome Stump Monroe, drummer for the Sweet Inspirations
- Larry Geller, Elvis’s hairstylist and spiritual advisor
- Larry Strickland, former member of JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet
- Gene Chrisman, drummer for the Memphis Boys
- Terry Blackwood and Jim Murray, members of Elvis’s Imperials
- Norbert Putnam, bass player for several of Elvis’s recording sessions
- Ron Strauss, co-pilot for Elvis’s Lisa Marie aeroplane
For a complete schedule and detailed lineup, visit ElvisWeek.com.
High-Quality Streaming for a Premium Experience
Virtual Elvis Week 2024 will be streamed in pristine HD with soundboard audio, ensuring that fans get the highest-quality experience. All shows included in each pass can be watched live, and rewatchable access will be available ten days after each event concludes. This allows fans to relive their favourite moments repeatedly.
Choose Your Perfect Pass
Virtual Elvis Week offers three distinct pass options tailored to suit different levels of fan enthusiasm:
- Elvis Super Fan Pass: This premium pass grants access to all nine Elvis Week Soundstage events from August 9-16. It includes Elvis tribute artist shows, competitions, music salutes, and memorable conversations. As a special bonus, it also consists of a pre-recorded virtual tour of Graceland Mansion and Elvis Presley’s Memphis Entertainment Complex and an Archives Show & Tell session with Graceland’s VP of Archives and Exhibits, Angie Marchese.
- Elvis Tribute Artist Pass: This pass provides access to five marquee tribute artist shows from August 9-12. It features three shows with past Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winners focusing on Elvis’s music from the 1950s and 1970s, a Sunday morning gospel show, and the semifinal and final rounds of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.
- Elvis Fan Pass: This pass covers four marquee events from August 13-16, including the Elvis: Back in Memphis concert, Elvis Fan Choice Awards, Conversations on Elvis, and Elvis: Return to Vegas show.
For more details and to purchase a pass, visit VirtualElvisWeek.com.
Candlelight Vigil: A Free Tradition Continues
As always, Graceland will livestream the annual Candlelight Vigil free of charge on the evening of August 15. This touching tribute allows fans to honour Elvis’s memory together in a heartfelt and communal way.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to celebrate the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll uniquely and interactively. Secure your Virtual Elvis Week pass today and join fans worldwide in honouring Elvis’s enduring legacy.
Written by: Bridget Gomez