An exhibition of rare Elvis Presley memorabilia will travel to Australia as part of the Elvis Presley in Concert tour.
The priceless items will be escorted to Australia by Graceland curators and guarded around the clock.Fans going to the show can also use their ticket to see the exhibition which will be open from 6.30pm at each venue on the tour.
The exhibition will include:
White Tunic (1969)
Tunic top from a white two-piece concert outfit Elvis wore in 1969. His two-piece outfits - tunic top and pants with long cloth belt - were inspired by the style of karate uniforms. (Karate was one of Elvis's longtime key interests.) These stage outfits were introduced in 1969 and were the predecessor to the famous and (and ever more elaborate through the years) jumpsuits that were introduced in 1970.
Shirt/Pants/Belt Ensemble (1970)
Red puffed-sleeve shirt, black pinstriped pants, red/black leather studded belt with chains. An ensemble featured in the on-stage rehearsal segment of the concert film Elvis, That's The Way It Is (MGM, 1970). A photo of Elvis in this outfit is featured on the original movie poster, which is also part of the exhibit.
That's The Way It Is Concert Jumpsuit - White with Beaded Fringe (1970)
One of many concert jumpsuits from 1970. One of several featured in the concert film Elvis, That's The Way It Is (MGM, 1970). Performances from this film, some of which feature Elvis wearing this outfit, are an extensive part of the Elvis performance footage presented in the current Elvis Presley In Concert touring production.
Elvis on Tour Purple Concert Jumpsuit & "Owl" Belt (1972)
One of several jumpsuits Elvis wore in the concert film Elvis on Tour (MGM, 1972). Purple with silver studding. Matching belt with "owl" design on the buckle. Also part of the exhibit are a casual shirt Elvis wore in the film and an original Elvis On Tour movie poster. Some footage from Elvis On Tour is featured in the current Elvis Presley In Concert touring production.
"Madison Square Garden" Concert Jumpsuit & Cape (1972)
White with brass studs and gold satin accents (1972). One of the jumpsuits Elvis wore during his triumphant multi-show, sellout engagement at Madison Square Garden in New York, June 1972. This outfit is featured on the cover of the soundtrack album.
Aloha from Hawaii "Arrival" Suit (1973)
Off-white corduroy jacket and print shirt Elvis wore during the "helicopter arrival" sequence of his 1973 television special Elvis, Aloha from Hawaii. In its live and tape-delay original broadcasts in 1973, the TV special was seen by 1.5 billion people in 40 countries. The soundtrack album and an original audience ticket from this performance are exhibited along with the arrival outfit. Performance footage of Elvis in his famous American Eagle jumpsuit from this special is featured extensively in the current Elvis Presley In Concert touring production.
Elvis Presley in Concert dates are:
Fri 6 Oct - Perth Burswood Dome
Sun 8 Oct - Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Tue 10 Oct - Melbourne Rod Laver Arena
Thu 12 Oct - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Sat 14 Oct - Sydney Acer Arena (formerly Sydney SuperDome)
