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Elvis continues to smash records as Direct From Graceland: Elvis announces show extension
08 January 2024
Direct from Graceland: Elvis is the largest retrospective exhibition ever to leave the gates of Graceland, exploring the extraordinary life of Elvis Presley who to this day is one of the most iconic and influential figures of the 20th Century.
After a 10-week run at Arches London Bridge, today, on the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s birthday, the promoter, Kilimanjaro Live, announces the show will extend until 14 April 2024.
As life-long fans descend on Direct From Graceland: Elvis at Arches London Bridge to celebrate the 89th birthday of Elvis Presley on 8 January, the news of an extension will be announced through multiple channels reaching across Europe and back to Graceland, who will be announcing via livestream at their annual birthday proclamation. Strictly Elvis, Britain’s largest fan organization has mobilised its followers and thousands have booked tickets to be in the building during the King’s birthday weekend. For those who cannot make the dates and cannot make the trip to Graceland, the news the show is being extended will be welcome.
Angie Marchese, Vice President of Archives and Exhibits for Elvis Presley Enterprises says, “We are thrilled with the overwhelming success of the Direct from Graceland: Elvis exhibit’s run at Arches London Bridge and excited to announce the exhibition’s extension through April 14, 2024. Elvis is a true icon. He is still as relevant today as he was nearly 70 years ago when he shook up the world with his first commercial release, That’s All Right. Being able to share the stories, rare artefacts, and items from the Graceland Archives with the fans in the UK is beyond special.”
David Wade, Founder, Strictly Elvis UK, said: “Strictly Elvis and the many thousands of fans we represent appreciate Graceland’s trust in the UK to make these exhibitions an unmitigated success, so you can imagine how delighted we are that the duration of Direct from Graceland will be extended until 14 April, giving further opportunities to fans to visit and enjoy this spectacular exhibit, as they have once again come out in numbers.”
About Direct From Graceland: Elvis
This exclusive and unmissable exhibition explores the extraordinary life and style of the best-selling solo recording star of all time, who single-handedly changed the face of popular culture around the globe like no-one before him or since. One of the most iconic public figures of the 20th century, the story begins with his humble childhood on the poverty line in small-town Mississippi where Elvis grew up immersed in the rich and diverse music cultures of the deep South. Only two years after cutting his first single at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis, Elvis had signed a major record deal and virtually overnight shot to super-stardom - the likes of which had never been seen before. In those early heady years, he purchased Graceland and created the private haven he would never sell, despite his ever-increasing fame over the following two decades.
In a time before celebrities had teams of personal stylists, Elvis carefully crafted his own look, borrowing from eclectic sources to perfect a ground-breaking new style. Decked out in threads from the ultra-hip Lansky Brothers store on Beale Street in Downtown Memphis, with slick coiffed hair and black mascara, Elvis’s appearance was as sensational as his music. His audacious style evolved over the decades: from the soft trousers and argyle socks of his youth to the leather rocker of 1968, to the flamboyant bling of the 1970s.
Inside the Exhibition:
Among the items from Graceland displayed are Elvis’ red MG automobile as featured in his classic film “Blue Hawaii,” a gold-plated rotary dial telephone from Elvis’ upstairs bedroom, the keys to Graceland and his gold microphone used on stage in Las Vegas, 1969. Some of the most recognisable items travelling from Memphis to London are the Gold Lamé Suit worn by Elvis in the 1950s, one of the two American Eagle jumpsuits Elvis used for the 1973 “Aloha from Hawaii” television special, the world’s first live televised satellite concert, watched by a record 1.5 billion people and the cape he famously tossed into the audience at the end of the show.
The exhibition also features a 360-degree video room, which immerses awe-struck audiences in his iconic Las Vegas performance among other special moments.
Direct from Graceland: Elvis also moves beyond the familiar story of his musical and acting career to present his more private side - his devotion to his parents, his love of books, motorcycles, horses and karate and the haven he created in Graceland for his friends and family. It includes garments and jewellery worn by Elvis throughout his life, personal items from Graceland, as well as vintage Elvis-branded merchandise, costumes, and scripts from the Hollywood movies and much more.
The most popular feature of the exhibition has been the exclusive White Glove Experience when
visitors are briefly trained in object handling and are able to hold Elvis Presley’s iconic gold belt from 1969 which he famously wore to meet President Nixon at the White House along with his gold microphone from his Vegas residency at the International Hotel. The experience to date has brought fans and visitors to tears, with audiences quickly selling out available timeslots across the existing run. With the extension, another group of highly sought after slots will be created, creating more availability for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
To purchase a ticket please visit elvislondonbridge.co.uk
After a 10-week run at Arches London Bridge, today, on the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s birthday, the promoter, Kilimanjaro Live, announces the show will extend until 14 April 2024.
As life-long fans descend on Direct From Graceland: Elvis at Arches London Bridge to celebrate the 89th birthday of Elvis Presley on 8 January, the news of an extension will be announced through multiple channels reaching across Europe and back to Graceland, who will be announcing via livestream at their annual birthday proclamation. Strictly Elvis, Britain’s largest fan organization has mobilised its followers and thousands have booked tickets to be in the building during the King’s birthday weekend. For those who cannot make the dates and cannot make the trip to Graceland, the news the show is being extended will be welcome.
Angie Marchese, Vice President of Archives and Exhibits for Elvis Presley Enterprises says, “We are thrilled with the overwhelming success of the Direct from Graceland: Elvis exhibit’s run at Arches London Bridge and excited to announce the exhibition’s extension through April 14, 2024. Elvis is a true icon. He is still as relevant today as he was nearly 70 years ago when he shook up the world with his first commercial release, That’s All Right. Being able to share the stories, rare artefacts, and items from the Graceland Archives with the fans in the UK is beyond special.”
David Wade, Founder, Strictly Elvis UK, said: “Strictly Elvis and the many thousands of fans we represent appreciate Graceland’s trust in the UK to make these exhibitions an unmitigated success, so you can imagine how delighted we are that the duration of Direct from Graceland will be extended until 14 April, giving further opportunities to fans to visit and enjoy this spectacular exhibit, as they have once again come out in numbers.”
About Direct From Graceland: Elvis
This exclusive and unmissable exhibition explores the extraordinary life and style of the best-selling solo recording star of all time, who single-handedly changed the face of popular culture around the globe like no-one before him or since. One of the most iconic public figures of the 20th century, the story begins with his humble childhood on the poverty line in small-town Mississippi where Elvis grew up immersed in the rich and diverse music cultures of the deep South. Only two years after cutting his first single at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis, Elvis had signed a major record deal and virtually overnight shot to super-stardom - the likes of which had never been seen before. In those early heady years, he purchased Graceland and created the private haven he would never sell, despite his ever-increasing fame over the following two decades.
In a time before celebrities had teams of personal stylists, Elvis carefully crafted his own look, borrowing from eclectic sources to perfect a ground-breaking new style. Decked out in threads from the ultra-hip Lansky Brothers store on Beale Street in Downtown Memphis, with slick coiffed hair and black mascara, Elvis’s appearance was as sensational as his music. His audacious style evolved over the decades: from the soft trousers and argyle socks of his youth to the leather rocker of 1968, to the flamboyant bling of the 1970s.
Inside the Exhibition:
Among the items from Graceland displayed are Elvis’ red MG automobile as featured in his classic film “Blue Hawaii,” a gold-plated rotary dial telephone from Elvis’ upstairs bedroom, the keys to Graceland and his gold microphone used on stage in Las Vegas, 1969. Some of the most recognisable items travelling from Memphis to London are the Gold Lamé Suit worn by Elvis in the 1950s, one of the two American Eagle jumpsuits Elvis used for the 1973 “Aloha from Hawaii” television special, the world’s first live televised satellite concert, watched by a record 1.5 billion people and the cape he famously tossed into the audience at the end of the show.
The exhibition also features a 360-degree video room, which immerses awe-struck audiences in his iconic Las Vegas performance among other special moments.
Direct from Graceland: Elvis also moves beyond the familiar story of his musical and acting career to present his more private side - his devotion to his parents, his love of books, motorcycles, horses and karate and the haven he created in Graceland for his friends and family. It includes garments and jewellery worn by Elvis throughout his life, personal items from Graceland, as well as vintage Elvis-branded merchandise, costumes, and scripts from the Hollywood movies and much more.
The most popular feature of the exhibition has been the exclusive White Glove Experience when
visitors are briefly trained in object handling and are able to hold Elvis Presley’s iconic gold belt from 1969 which he famously wore to meet President Nixon at the White House along with his gold microphone from his Vegas residency at the International Hotel. The experience to date has brought fans and visitors to tears, with audiences quickly selling out available timeslots across the existing run. With the extension, another group of highly sought after slots will be created, creating more availability for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
To purchase a ticket please visit elvislondonbridge.co.uk
