Oliver Steinhoff to represent Collingwood at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist contest
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Collingwood, ON – Oliver Steinhoff was named the 2016 Collingwood representative for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Contest, to be held in Memphis during Elvis Week, starting August 8th.
Oliver, from Steinbach, Germany, was selected during the Grand Finals competition at the 22nd annual Collingwood Elvis Festival.
Oliver has been an Elvis Tribute Artist for 13 years and it is his full time career. He has won multiple awards as an Elvis Tribute Artist in Europe and Las Vegas and took a 3rd place finish in the 2012 Collingwood Elvis Festival.
Preliminary rounds took place throughout the weekend, and with over 100 tribute artists competing, the competition was tough.
Good luck to Oliver Steinhoff in Memphis and congratulations to all our winners!
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WINNERS |
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Professional Concert Years |
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1. |
Oliver Steinhoff |
2. |
Matt Cage |
3. |
Tim E. Hendry |
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Professional Early Years |
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1. |
Ryan Pelton |
2. |
Zach Peddie |
3. |
Richard Wolfe |
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Non-professional Concert Years |
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1. |
Sylvain Leduc |
2. |
Mason Cigan |
3. |
William Young |
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Non-professional Early Years |
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1. |
Brenen Katolinsky |
2. |
Pete Doiron |
3. |
Dustin Bricker |
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Youth Junior |
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1. |
Benjamin Dalske |
2. |
Jesse Gallant |
3. |
Katie Gallant |
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Youth Senior |
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1. |
Connor Russo |
2. |
Jaedyn Pilon |
3. |
Aaron Gallant |
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Inspirational Elvis |
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1. |
Matt Cage |
2. |
Bruno Nesci |
3. |
Mason Cigan |
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Canadian Star Challenge |
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Rickard Wolfe |
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Elvis at the Movies |
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Darren Evorglens |
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Finalists
Winner of Live and Original
Thank you Councillor Madigan!
Final results.
OVERALL HIGHEST SCORE –
COLLINGWOOD’S REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE UETAC IN MEMPHIS, TN
NORM ACKLAND, JR.
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JUNIOR YOUTH
WINNER: BENJAMIN DALSKE
2ND : CONNOR RUSSO
3RD : HANK POOLE
SENIOR YOUTH
WINNER: DRAKE MILLIGAN
2ND : BRENEN KATOLINSKY
3RD : ZACH PEDDIE
NON-PRO EARLY YEARS
WINNER: NORM ACKLAND, JR.
2ND :FRANK CROSS
3RD : BILLY CRUISE
NON-PRO CONCERT YEARS
WINNER: ERIC EVANGELISTA
2ND: SAM CALLERI
3RD : T.J. JACKSON
PROFESSIONAL EARLY YEARS
WINNER: AUSTIN IRBY
2ND : BRUCE ANDREW STEWART
3RD : RICHARD WOLFE
PROFESSIONAL CONCERT YEARS
WINNER: BRUNO NESCI
2ND : MATT CAGE
3RD : PATRICK DUNN
CANADIAN STAR CHALLENGE WINNER:
BRENT FREEMAN
ELVIS AT THE MOVIES WINNER:
JOEY CUNDARI
INSPIRATIONAL ELVIS WINNER:
CORNY REMPEL
Live & Original Music Series - Finalists
Over the past 20 years, the Collingwood Elvis Festival has helped to preserve the legacy of Elvis Presley, the original rock star, and has provided visitors with the opportunity to hear Elvis’ music performed live once again. In 2015, we’re introducing a new music series that will give aspiring singer/songwriters the chance to showcase their unique talents through live performances of their original compositions to a crowd of music fans who know what it looks like when an artist tries something original, puts themselves into their songs, and can deliver an amazing live performance.
These are not tributes. These performances will be raw, real, and relatable – just like the story of Elvis’ climb from truck driver and aspiring singer…to legend.
In 2015, we invite you to experience a music series unlike any other, to have the opportunity to say ‘I knew them from the start.’ Experience the first Collingwood Live & Original Music Series - coming to the Collingwood Elvis Festival July 23-26, 2015.
Check out our finalists!
Live FinalsSunday, July 26th, 4pm-6pm Bernadette Connors Ian Raeburn Luke Martin Gina Horswood Austin McCarthy James Stephens Emerald Echoes The winners of this round will be determined solely by the judges.
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Thank you to all 12 finalists who performed! You can see all 12 audition videos here: www.bigscreenfx.com/CLandO.html.
Finalists!
COMPETITION RESULTS 2015
FINALISTS
YOUTH:
| 1 | CONNOR RUSSO | 1 | DRAKE MILLIGAN |
| 2 | HANK POOLE | 2 | BRENEN KATOLINSKY |
| 3 | BENJAMIN DALSKE | 3 | ZACH PEDDIE |
PROFESSIONAL:
| Early Years | Concert Years | ||
| 1 | AUSTIN IRBY | 1 | BRUNO NESCI |
| 2 | BRUCE ANDREW STEWART | 2 | PATRICK DUNN |
| 3 | RICHARD WOLFE | 3 | MATT CAGE |
NON-PROFESSIONAL:
| Early Years | Concert Years | ||
| 1 | NORM ACKLAND JR. | 1 | SAM CALLERI |
| 2 | BILLY CRUISE | 2 | T.J. JACKSON |
| 3 | FRANK CROSS | 3 | ERIC EVANGELISTA |