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Contests-An Organizers Input!

© Nance Fox-Elvis Entertainers Network

If you're in the ETA World, chances are you have heard the name Nance Fox and if you haven't... then pay attention!
Nance runs the Elvis Entertainers Network, and is very respected and well known as an advocate for the Professional Elvis Tribute Artist. Nance comes forward and shares with us her knowledge, opinions and past experiances as a Contest AND Showcase organizer. True to life and straight to the point, Nance tells it like she sees it!
This article is not for the those that like to beat around the bush!

CONTESTS

It has been very interesting to read the articles posted concerning contests. The different viewpoints reveal some interesting concepts. I'd like to present a view from someone who produces both contests and showcases.

There are many times when the Elvis Entertainers Network produces a contest when the client has told us that he will accept either a contest or a showcase. Because of the large cash prizes I insist on, the money is always sufficient to do either. Usually, I choose to produce a contest for several reasons:

1. I believe it keeps the seasoned ETA's on their toes,
2. It gives new ETA's the chance to perform in front of large crowds they might otherwise have to wait years for,
3. It gives the newer ETA's the chance to mix with the veteran Entertainers on a one to one basis,
4. It shows all the contestants their weak points, and
5. It gives me a chance to look at ETA's I might not know.

Now, I'd like to list some of the complaints I get about contests with my answers:

1. Former Champions or winners should not compete!

The ETA world is unique in that winners are asked to step aside and let the "others" have a chance. In many sports and different competitions, the winner is welcomed back to compete; in fact, in many cases, the Champions are required to compete until they are defeated. Should we tell Tiger Woods that he should stay home and let other golfers have a chance to win? Shall we tell the New England Patriots that they cannot play for the Superbowl this year? I believe that everyone should be allowed to compete - the cream will ALWAYS rise to the top.

2. "Others" should be allowed their chance to win!

I absolutely disagree with this! If an ETA is good, he will be noticed. Again and again, I have seen young men rise to the top. I have seen new ETA's begin to place and end up beating the veteran ETA's.

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