Rob Kingsley – Elvis Tribute Artist UK

Award-Winning Elvis Tribute Performer

Rob’s recognised awards and competition history are documented across the A Vision of Elvis website. After winning the European Championship, Rob retired from Elvis tribute competitions and focused on developing A Vision of Elvis as a professional touring theatre production.

That means his later career is better measured by sustained theatre touring, international work, repeat venue bookings, major-stage appearances and audience demand rather than by later competition entries.

2027: more than 50 UK theatre dates are booked across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with additional dates in Ireland.

Wembley Stadium, Hyde Park and 70+ Major Venues

Rob performed on the pitch at the new Wembley Stadium before more than 50,000 people, appeared at Hyde Park before around 17,000, and has performed at the NEC Birmingham, Indigo at The O2, Lille Stadium in France, major European festivals and more than 70 named theatres and major venues.

His theatre history includes Edinburgh Playhouse, Liverpool Empire, King’s Theatre Glasgow, Manchester Opera House, Bristol Hippodrome, New Wimbledon Theatre, Theatre Royal Brighton, New Theatre Oxford, Hackney Empire and many more.

See the full theatre, stadium and international performance history

International Touring – 25+ Countries

Rob’s international performance history spans Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and North America, including Australia, the United States, Canada, Singapore, Thailand, India, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Switzerland, Hungary, Romania and more.

Finland: Rob’s documented Finnish touring includes a four-city March 2016 run with Aamuvuori Allstars + Flaming Strings, alongside wider Finnish concert work including orchestral performances.

Cruise work has included headline entertainment connected with the inaugural programme of Independence of the Seas and two performances aboard Rhapsody of the Seas in Australia.

2011 International Tour Archive · 2016 Finland Tour Archive

Television – BBC One and International Appearances

Rob appeared on BBC One’s The World’s Greatest Elvis, the 2007 television programme hosted by Vernon Kay. His wider career has also included television appearances in the UK and internationally, including appearances connected with touring in Europe.

The BBC programme brought together Elvis tribute performers from around the world and was judged by Joe Esposito, Craig Revel Horwood and Suzi Quatro.

European Television Archives

Follow the broadcaster links for the original archive pages. Video playback may depend on the broadcaster’s current availability.

Personal Connections to Elvis Presley’s Circle

Over the course of his career, Rob has personally met a number of people closely connected with Elvis Presley and his live career. These meetings are part of Rob’s long-standing connection with the Elvis community and are separate from claims of having worked professionally with each person.

Rob has also been recognised by Elvis Presley Enterprises for charitable work carried out in Elvis’s name.

“Rob Kingsley looks extraordinarily like Elvis. He sings like Elvis. But most importantly, he seems to capture the very soul of Elvis.”

A Vision of Elvis – Full Live Theatre Production

A Vision of Elvis is built for established theatres rather than as a solo backing-track act. Rob is joined by a full live band and backing vocalists, with theatre lighting, production, authentic stagewear and a structured concert show based around Elvis Presley’s live eras.

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Rob Kingsley in the Press

Explore newspaper features, independent interviews and theatre reviews from the UK and around the world. These archive articles cover performances and interviews from the dates shown.

UK Press & Theatre Reviews

European Press – Sweden, Finland & Hungary

International Press

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Rob Kingsley – FAQs

When did Rob Kingsley stop competing?

Rob retired from Elvis tribute competitions in 2008 after winning the European Championship, choosing to focus on professional touring and A Vision of Elvis.

How many countries has Rob Kingsley performed in?

Rob Kingsley has performed in more than 25 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and North America.

Has Rob Kingsley performed with an orchestra?

Yes. Rob has performed orchestral concerts in Finland, including a documented 2016 Finnish tour with Aamuvuori Allstars + Flaming Strings.

Was Rob Kingsley on The World’s Greatest Elvis?

Yes. Rob appeared on BBC One’s The World’s Greatest Elvis in 2007.

Has Rob Kingsley performed at Wembley Stadium?

Yes. Rob performed on the pitch at the new Wembley Stadium before more than 50,000 people and is documented as the first Elvis tribute artist to perform live at the new stadium.

Does A Vision of Elvis use a live band?

Yes. The theatre production features a full live band and backing vocalists.