IMAGES OF THE KING™

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ETA CONTEST

In 1987 the King’s veterinarian Edward “Doc” Franklin made the modern ETA
community a reality when he established the event known as IMAGES. The event, which includes an internationally recognized ETA contest and showcases, has crowned thirty-two World Champions who have gone on to be recognized as the top ETAs performing today. As part of our goal to return Images of the King to its former glory, we have developed the following pledge in order to outline our intent:

THE IMAGES OF THE KING PLEDGE

  • We pledge to always put the fans first, it’s because of them that we do what we do.
  • We pledge to treat the performers, be they headliners or contestants, with respect and dignity.
  • We pledge that our contests will always be fair and that our judges will be as professional, knowledgeable and as prepared as possible.
  • We pledge that we will treat anyone producing an Images of the KingTM preliminary, our Sponsors and
    Patrons, as partners.
  • We pledge to treat our champions as champions, promote them and help them advance their careers.
  • We pledge to #BringBackTheKing. Celebrating his life, legacy and music is the reason we have these events in the first place.

September 2024

Before EPE’s foray into the ETA industry and ETA contests, way back in 1987, Elvis’ veterinarian ​Edward “Doc” Franklin ​made the modern ETA community a reality when he established the event known as ​IMAGES​. The event, which includes an internationally recognized ETA contest and showcases, has crowned thirty-five World Champions who have gone on to be recognized as the top ETAs performing today.

The 2025 Images of the King™ World Championship Contest will consist of a Preliminary Round, a Semi-Final Round, and the Finals (see the schedule for details). Registration is open to any ETAs in a single division. ETAs that are “pre-qualified,” which include winners of sanctioned Images Preliminaries as well as anyone competing in this year’s UETAC will be able to skip the preliminary round and won’t compete until the semi-final round. “Pre-qualified” ETAs must still submit a registration form and requested materials. Prize money for this year’s contest will be as follows:

$3,000 Grand Champion
$1,500 Runner Up
$600 3rd Place
$400 4th Place
$200 5th Place

In addition to the prize money, the World Champion will receive a performance contract to appear at next year’s Las Vegas Summer Tribute Festival.

If we have interested contestants, we will hold a “Big – Little King” Contest™, which will take place at the Casino’s International Bar Stage during the daytime.  Big-Little King contestants must be ages 14 and under.

More information including the registration fee and how to make hotel and additional ticket arrangements will be posted here soon.

We look forward to seeing you, your family and friends in Vegas this year!

Sincerely,

Jason L Sherry
Executive Producer

CLICK HERE FOR THE NAMES OF REGISTERS COMPETITORS

For ETAs interested in participating:

  • For detailed rules & guidelines, click here (coming soon).
  • For our registration form, click here (coming soon).
  • Contact Terri Futreal via email at terri@sherrymanagement.com with any questions or to submit your registration form.