Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER

Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER
HomeEntertainment‘King’ returns for GPAC gig

‘King’ returns for GPAC gig

Adelaide’s Mark Anthony has won Elvis awards from Memphis to Vegas, from Canada to Collingwood, and next weekend he performs as the King in Geelong.

As a young boy Anthony became obsessed with Elvis, immersing himself in his mannerisms and style.

He discovered he had a talent for mimicking the King and became an impersonator in 2004.

Anthony won the South Pacific Ultimate Elvis Grand Champion in 2007, which set him on a path to Memphis for the world final.

In 2010 he won Elvis competitions in Toronto and Vegas thanks to his looks and moves, and he has since toured across the US, Canada, Malaysia, and Europe.

Next Saturday he brings his latest show, Elvis – The King in Concert, to Geelong Performing Arts Centre.

The show “exudes the raw energy and true essence of The King Of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” his promoter said.

“His spot-on mannerisms, looks, voice and moves, allows you to get as close as possible to seeing the King himself,” the promoter said.

“Mark’s stage presence, incredible vocal ability and authentic costuming, is backed by his amazing and energetic band.”

Elvis Presley Enterprises and Graceland recognise Mark Anthony as one of the top Professional Elvis Tributes in the world to date, his promoter said.

Digital Edition
Subscribe

Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription

From the archives

17 years ago 20 February, 2009 A company is investigating potential for a wave power plant off the region’s coastline. Western Australia-based Carnegie Corporation is in talks...

Pickleball opens up

More News

The power of creativity (and robots)

Jolyon James’ stage show Robot Song centres on the story of a young autistic child, Juniper, struggling to find her place in the world. A...

Guitar legend amps up for tour

Nathan Cavaleri comes to Geelong this weekend as part of a 18-show tour of his new album Live at the Wheaty. Hailed as a blues-rock...

Grove cements top spot

Ocean Grove cemented its place at the top of Section 4 Mixed with a commanding 6-0 win over second placed Surfcoast Torquay in Tennis...

Community calendar

Austrian Club Geelong Alpine music featuring Alpen Musikanten, Sunday 22 February, noon-5pm. Tickets $20 ($15 members). Meals and drinks available. ■ Irmela 0435995 200 Book sale Uniting Grovedale,...

Grubbers land recruiting coup

Ocean Grove has pulled off a stunning recruiting coup with Gary Rohan set to wear the red and white this Bellarine Football League season. Rohan,...

Boy arrested over stabbing

Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a boy following a stabbing in Geelong’s Little Malop Street yesterday afternoon. It is alleged a boy stabbed...

Why Australia’s Favourite Regional City is Leading the 2026 Jobs Boom

Geelong has been building momentum for years, but a turning point has arrived. Once seen as a city with potential, it now stands at...

Cleaning up litter

People can help keep the region’s beaches, foreshores and marine environment clean during the upcoming Clean Up Australia Day. Clean-up events will...

Convoy for kids

Hundreds of trucks will take to Geelong’s streets this weekend to raise money for families impacted by childhood cancer. The 11th annual...

Celebration of life in the north

A new exhibition delving into the heart of Norlane will open at Platform Arts this weekend. Led by artists Laura Alice and Yuhui Ng Rodriguez,...