"Stuck on you: fans gather for the festival in Porthcawl A US flag bearing the image of Elvis flies alongside the Welsh banner outside a Bargain Booze in the town centre Elvis fan Ian enjoys hosting friends at Trecco Bay holiday park, a temporary home to many festival-goers over the weekend A little less conversation: Elvis fans, some more or less in costume, share a laugh outside the Hi-Tide, a popular spot at the festival"
"Elvis has left the building: Maggie, 76, has been coming to the festival since day one, 21 years ago Elvis tribute artist Paula Navarro, 58, known as the Blue Moon Girl, outside the Showdome before her performance Paul Brecht, 80, backstage just before performing at the Showdome Paula Navarro from Italy started singing Elvis songs in 1975. Her mezzo-soprano voice has won awards, and here she is performing at the Showdome"
"Lewis Goddard, 17, performing at the Showdome. He has been a fan since falling in love with Elvis in 2022 after watching a YouTube video An Elvis tribute artist takes to the stage in one of the many venues around Porthcawl John James Hindle, known as Elvis on Wheels', performs at the Hi-Tide Lamay Ridgeway, aged 9, enjoys some stage time with an Elvis tribute artist Ernie Emmanuel, 16, doing his thing."
Porthcawl hosts a lively Elvis festival that attracts fans, tribute artists and families to multiple venues across the town. Costumed attendees gather at central spots like the Hi-Tide and Trecco Bay holiday park, forming a temporary community over the weekend. Tribute performers range widely in age and origin, from young newcomers to long-time acts and international singers such as Italy's Paula Navarro. Regular attendees include decades-long fans and new converts inspired by online videos. Performances, stage interactions, line dances and street decorations, including American and Welsh flags, create a celebratory atmosphere centered on Elvis's music and image.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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