Congratulations to all Elvis Tribute Artists who competed in the 25th Collingwood Elvis Festival this past weekend. In an exciting competition that showcased talented ETAs from around the world, Sylvain Leduc, from Valleyfield, QC, won the top spot and was crowned the 2019 Collingwood Elvis Festival Grand Champion. Since both Sylvain Leduc and 2nd place winner, Bruno Nesci have already secured a place at the 2019 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, Tennessee, with wins at other competitions*, Michael Cullipher will be representing Collingwood. Congratulations, Sylvain, on your win at Collingwood!
We wish the best of luck to Sylvain, Bruno, and Michael in their pursuit of the Ultimate title in August. Carolyn MacArthur, Editor. (All photos by Lori-Anne Crewe for SIDEBURNS Magazine)
Professional Division Top Three Winners
The top three in the Professional Division (l to r): Third Place Winner, Michael Cullipher, First Place Winner, Sylvain Leduc, Second Place Winner, Bruno Nesci.
The 2019 Collingwood Elvis Festival Grand Champion Professional Division Winner, Sylvain Leduc.
Non-Professional Division Top Three Winners
The top three in the Non-Professional Division (left to right): Third Place, Jeff Marsh , Second Place, Gavan Rousseau, and First Place, John Cigan.
Youth Division Top Three Winners
The top three in the Youth Division (starting left): Third Place Winner, Spencer Young, First Place Winner, Benjamin Dalske , and Second Place Winner, Agostino Trombello.
*Bruno Nesci won the Grand Champion title at the Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival; and with Sylvain Leduc winning at the 2019 Niagara Falls Elvis Festival (and also Lake George), and Michael Cullipher representing Collingwood, Canada’s hopes for an Ultimate winner are great!