“Sounds more like Elvis than anyone I’ve ever heard apart from the real thing… Fantastic Show.”
— Cheryl Critchley, Melbourne Herald Sun
“He is an artist with outstanding talent who will no doubt go a very long way.”
— Hon. Jeff Kennett MLA, Former Premier of Victoria
“Rick Charles is one of the most dynamic live performers in this country. He has perfected Elvis — voice, look and movements.”
— Gloria Krope, Former Miss Australia
“Absolutely fantastic — Rick is the best I’ve seen and heard since the real thing.”
— Lillian Frank
“Rick’s tribute to the one and only King is the best I’ve ever seen.”
— Robyn Goss, Elvis Fan Club of Australia
“He sounds like the real thing.”
— Philip Brady, 3AW Radio
Career Highlights & Major Appearances
USA FL Tour (2025. 2026)
FIJI Le Leleuvia Island Resort (2018, 2019, 2024, 2025, 2026)Festivals & Touring Productions
Blue Mountains Elvis Festival, NSW (2018, 2019, 2021 -2026)
Parkes Elvis Festival, NSW (2016–2019, 2021 -2026)
Rock ’n’ Roll /Country Festivals –Australia Wide (2016–2019, 2021 -2026)
Casino & Theatre Productions
Palms Showroom, Crown Casino Melbourne – Viva Las Vegas Spectacular (2009–2019)
Conrad Jupiters Casino Showroom, Gold Coast – The Ultimate Vegas Show & Hidden Palace
Crown Casino Palladium Ballroom – VIP Events, Charity Balls & Corporate Functions
Reef Casino Showroom, Cairns – Tropical Fantasy
Wrest Point Hotel Casino, Tasmania
Burswood Casino, Perth
Theatre Royal Tasmania
Canberra State Theatre
Enmore Theatre Sydney
Australia Wide Independent Theatres
Cruise Ships & International Performances
Royal Caribbean International – Rhapsody of the Seas (2011–2012)
Daydream Island Queensland – Music Cruises Australia
Christmas Island Resort Casino – Indian Ocean
Special Events & Corporate Performances
Kerry Packer’s 60th Birthday Celebration
Ronald McDonald Charity Ball
Nestlé Christmas Showcase
Flight Centre Awards Night
Grand Prix Ball
Crown Casino New Year’s Eve VIP Balls
Television Appearances
Hey Hey It's Saturday
The Footy Show
The Price Is Right
Healthy, Wealthy and Wise
Sale of the Century
Good Morning Australia
…and many more television and radio appearances throughout Australia.
Recording & Film Credits
Rick has recorded multiple CDs and also featured on a soundtrack recording selected for the Australian film:
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand
Production Shows (1991–2026)
Go Hollywood
Pleasure Dome 2
Tequila Sunrise
Cabaret Cabaret
Casino Royal
Memories of Elvis
Shake Rattle & Roll
Club Vegas
Tropical Fantasy
Jailhouse Rock
The Elvis Story
Splash
Celebration
American Bandstand
Hidden Palace
Viva Las Vegas Spectacular
Self-Produced Shows
Is This Love
An Island Getaway
Hot Stuff
The Ultimate Elvis Show
A Magical Masquerade
Way Out West
A Night in Vegas
Radio Rock ’n’ Roll
Showcase Legends
Sincerely Elvis
Morning Melody Productions
Memories of Engelbert, Tom & Elvis
Kizmet – A Magical & Musical Experience
Unchained Melodies
A Rock & Roll Morning
Memory Lane
Musical Rock Bands
The Night Owls
Hot Tempo
Satisfaction
Midnight Werewolves
Good Vibrations
High Tide
The Suedes
Performance Formats
Rick Charles performs as a:
Solo artiste
Duo
Trio
Full production show. Up to a 22 - piece live band. With a repertoire of more than 3,500 classic songs from the 1950s through to the present - and continually expanding
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Rick Charles – Credits & Biography
Regarded as one of Australia’s premier Elvis tribute entertainers, Rick Charles has built a reputation for delivering powerful, high-energy performances that capture the spirit, sound and charisma of Elvis Presley. His spectacular productions have featured casts of up to 20 musicians, singers and dancers, creating one of the most authentic and dynamic Elvis concert experiences staged in Australia.
Beyond Elvis, Rick’s extensive repertoire spans multiple decades and genres of music, performing classics from the 1950s through to the 1990s. With a career spanning several decades, he has appeared at major venues, casinos, theatres, festivals and corporate events throughout Australia and internationally
