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The History of CountryLink Parkes Elvis Festival
The 1st CountryLink Parkes holiday was held on Jan 1993 in the city of Parkes, Central New South Wales. It is located 365 Kilometers west of Sydney, Australia. Many of the 11,000 towns people are passionate about Elvis Presley but one man in particular is extremely passionate about Elvis.
He was fascinated with the King when he was only 5 years old, after watching’Love Me Tender’ staring Elvis, that was in 1959. He started his Elvis souvenirs collection at this age. But when he turned 16, he became even more keen about Elvis. In 1997, Neville and his wife Debbie made the trip to ‘Graceland’ the famous home of Elvis in Tennessee, USA, they returned home with 6 suitcases of souvenirs and Neville ‘deed polled’ his legal name to ‘Elvis’ with his Mother’s's authorization.
Neville and Debbie have a room in their place about the scale of a garage that’s set up with nothing but Elvis memorabilia. Each year in the CountryLink Parkes festival, the room is open to the general public to view all the entrancing items he has collected.
The month of Jan was picked for this holiday because it would coincide with Elvis’ birthday of Jan 8th, and because it was actually the slow tourism time for the town.
the first year the festival was given, it only lasted one night and over about a hundred people attended. In the 10 years that followed, 1 or 2 more events had been added and a few hundred folk attended each year.
In 2004 and 2005, some new board members stepped in and had new visions and ideas. Now it has grown to 8,000 folk in 2008 that participated in the festival and more than eight thousand attended in 2009. The holiday has grown in some ways, now the festival starts on Wed. and last thru sunday. The Festival has more than 120 individual events during those 5 days.
The event starts in Sydney on the CountryLink Elvis Express train that takes folks to Parkes. They are serenaded by Elvis the entire train trip. The majority of the major events are lined up Thu. through Sun., like the ‘Elvis Concert’ and the’Elvis Gospel Church Service’ and plenty more.
To keep your memory of the CountryLink Parkes Elvis holiday alive all year, there is a special calendar you may purchase from www.festivalcalendar.com.au.
Check this out to find out more about Parkes Elvis Festival class and related topics. And we highly recommend this special calendar that comes in handy to keep your memories alive.
Elvis In Concert CBS 1977 (part 1 of 5)
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11/24/1956 Elvis Presley Concert Full Ticket – Hobart Arena, OH – PSA 4 (VG-EX) $6,500.00 |
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2 TICKETS Elvis 35th Anniversary Tribute Concert 8/16 Fedex Forum Sect-FLR 1 $5,365.00 |
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10/11/56 ELVIS PRESLEY Cotton Bowl Concert Ticket – PSA $3,495.00 |
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March 30th, 1957 – Elvis Presley Concert Ticket – Memorial Coliseum, IN – PSA $3,495.00 |
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Elvis Presley Concert Ticket – March 30, 1957 – Memorial Coliseum – Indiana $3,000.00 |
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Elvis Presley Original Sahara Tahoe Concert Poster Framed circa 24 x 47 1973 $2,000.00 |
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2 tickets – Elvis 35th Anniversary Tribute Concert – 8/16/12 Fedex Forum $2,016.00 |
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Elvis “NOW” Triangle Concert Hilton Poster Banner $2,000.00 |
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2 tickets – Elvis 35th Anniversary Tribute Concert – 8/16/12 Fedex Forum $1,904.00 |
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2 TICKETS Elvis 35th Anniversary Tribute Concert 8/16 Fedex Forum Sect-FLR 2 $1,834.00 |
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Elvis Presley Concert Ticket , May 13 , 1956 , Saint Paul Auditorium Minnesota $1,683.00 |
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2 TICKETS Elvis 35th Anniversary Tribute Concert 8/16 Fedex Forum Sect-FLR 4 $1,674.00 |
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Elvis Presley Last Concert Origional Pictures 30 – 3×5 $1,500.00 |
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9/12/1970 Elvis Presley Concert Full Tickets – Convention Hall Miami Beach FLA $1,500.00 |
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Elvis Presley Personal Owned Squirt Gun Used In Concert! $950.00 |
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Authentic Original 1956 ELVIS PRESLEY Concert Poster Advertisement Buffalo, NY $825.00 |
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ELVIS PRESLEY 1970′S CONCERT WORN PURPLE SCARF! MUST SEE! $785.00 |
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ELVIS 1956 CONCERT TICKET STUB!!! – Toledo, Ohio THESE ARE HARD TO FIND!! $695.00 |
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ELVIS PRESLEY Authentic Original 1956 Concert Poster Advertisement Buffalo, NY $599.99 |
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ELVIS PRESLEY 1972 Las Vegas Hilton Authentic Concert Poster $575.00 |
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Elvis Plaque original concert ticket last tour unused, June 18, 1977, Missouri $500.00 |
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ELVIS PRESLEY Original 1972 Concert Handbill / Flyer $475.00 |
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ELVIS IN CONCERT STAGE DOLL With Light & Sound in Box $449.99 |
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ELVIS PRESLEY 1956 MR. DYNAMITE TOUR CONCERT PROGRAM BOOK $449.99 |
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ELVIS CONCERT TICKET Nassau Coliseum Aug. 22, 1977 $450.00 |
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ELVIS COSTELLO DAMNED AMSTERDAM 1980 CONCERT POSTER $450.00 |
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ELVIS PRESLEY 6/26/1977 VTG CONCERT TICKET MARKET SQUARE ARENA INDIANAPOLIS NR $418.31 |
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EARLY 1970s ELVIS PRESLEY CONCERT ” BLUE SASH ” HILTON CASINO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA! $399.95 |
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Elvis Concert Ticket June 30 1973 The Omni Atlanta Georgia $400.00 |
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Elvis Presley Concert Ticket Stub – Capitol Centre Landover, MD – May 22, 1977 $399.00 |
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ELVIS Very RARE & Authentic Sahara Tahoe 1976 CONCERT TICKET stub + BONUS!! $385.00 |
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Ticket for Elvis Presley, MEMPHIS Concert Aug 28, 1977 $360.00 |
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Elvis Presley White Concert Scarf Seattle 1973 NM $359.99 |
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ELVIS March1977 unused CONCERT TICKET & SCARF + PROGRAM, BUTTON & PHOTO LOT $355.00 |
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ELVIS PRESLEY 1955 Rock ‘n’ Roll Party TOUR CONCERT PROGRAM BOOK $353.12 |
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Elvis In Concert In The Box Complete $350.00 |
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Elvis original Las Vegas concert tour International Hotel August 1969 Menu $299.99 |
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ELVIS CONCERT TICKET ROCHESTER WAR MEMORIAL 5/25/77 $300.00 |
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ELVIS CONCERT TICKET RAPIDES PARISH COLISEUM 3-30-77 $299.00 |
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ELVIS CONCERT TICKET RAPIDES PARISH COLISEUM 3/30/77 $299.00 |
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ELVIS CONCERT TICKET RAPIDES PARISH COLISEUM 3/29/77 $299.00 |
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** ELVIS PRESLEY Concert Ticket – Sep 26, 1977 – Cancelled Tour – WITH COA!! ** $299.99 |
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Original “Elvis Pre Holiday Concerts” Hilton Poster. Ca. 1975. $299.00 |
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ELVIS PRESLEY 1956 TOUR CONCERT PROGRAM Programme Book $269.99 |
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ELVIS PRESLEY 35th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AUG.16, 2012, FEDEX FORUM $250.00 |
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ELVIS PRESLEY Original Concert Ticket Aug 17,1977 Cancelled Tour VERY RARE $250.00 |
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Elvis style concert belt in black with gold & ruby trim $229.20 |
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Elvis Presley Red Leather TCB In Concert Jacket Signed by The Sweet Inspirations $255.00 |
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Elvis Presley Concert Photos & Ticket Stub – June 24, 1977 – Madison, Wi. $260.55 |
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ELVIS STYLE EAGLE OWL ROYAL BLUE CONCERT BELT $219.72 |
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ELVIS PRESLEY SILVER PINK PARAMOUNT CONCERT MOVIE JACKET Original RARE 1981 $249.00 |
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RARA, RARE, RARE ELVIS LAS VEGAS HILTON CONCERT MEMORABILIA DESK SIGN IN SIGN $250.69 |
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ELVIS GOLD CROWN BELT FOR 70S ELVIS CONCERT JUMPSUIT $229.20 |
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ELVIS PRESLEY MEGA RARE 1982 ELVIS IN CONCERT CPL2-2587 $249.99 |
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Unused Elvis Concert Ticket 1977 Memphis TN Mid-South Coliseum with Envelope $250.00 |
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ELVIS PRESLEY 1957 Concert Tour Book Photo Folio JAIL $250.00 |
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ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT FIGURE- RARE – w/BOX – GREAT ACTION DISPLAY $249.99 |
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ELVIS ALOHA EAGLE & LION CONCERT BELT WITH RUBY’S $213.39 |
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Elvis style aloha Jeweled concert belt $209.44 |
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Elvis style ruby red crystal concert belt $203.91 |
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Elvis Presley Concert Silver Sunglasses $15.16 The King lives! These deluxe glasses are officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises. The frame has a silver finish and each temple is adorned with the TCB logo. Each pair comes with a stylish clear plastic case for storage. Metal frame. One size…. |
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Elvis Presley King of Rock and Roll Tin Tote Lunch Box New Gift from Vandor The Elvis Presley King of Rock and Roll Square Tin Tote. This tin tote measures 7.5 inches long, 7.5 inches tall and 3 inches wide. A great accessory to carry your lunch in, or just for fun! Officially licensed item. A great gift idea!… |
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ELVIS PRESLEY LOVE ME TENDER MUG $59.50 … |
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Elvis on Tour [VHS] $2.32 After the solid success of Elvis: That’s the Way It Is, and with his career as a movie actor having reached a standstill, Elvis Presley undertook a second concert documentary. Elvis on Tour trails after the King on a few concert dates in 1972, as he powers through a curious set list that downplays the classic hits in favor of the likes of “Polk Salad Annie” and “Proud Mary.” Rehearsal footage, pre… |
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Elvis – The Concert Collection (’68 Comeback Special, One Night with You, Aloha from Hawaii) [VHS] $49.98 Elvis Presley’s performing career, punctuated by its extra-musical achievement as the first global satellite broadcast devoted to a single entertainer. Both the broadcast and its companion album captured the King in his most grandiose persona, fueled by Hollywood scale and Vegas glitz, as a caped pop superhero. He may have looked trim, but posthumous accounts (especially Peter Guralnick’s Carel… |
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Elvis – The Lost Performances [VHS] $4.99 Rare behind the scenes photos. Rehearsing with the band…. |
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Vinyl wall decal–Elvis is in the building sticker–Big 28 X 36 inches, sold by aluckyhorseshoe $26.00 This big Elvis decal looks so great, you will think you are at a concert. The decal measures 28 X 36 inches, the name Elvis is 3 inch letters. You can choose the color of the decal and the color for the name. Please contact seller with your color choices. Wall art vinyl is the easy way to decorate a wall or any flat and smooth surface, lightly textured walls are O.K. This decal would be great fo… |
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Elvis Presley in Concert Switch Cover Metal light switch cover for single wall switch… |