Where & when
- NEW
- The Viage, Brussels
THE ELVIS STORY with Franz Goovaerts
The return of The King by one of the best Elvis impersonators in the world
On September 19, The King of Rock and Roll comes back to life at The VIAGE. Stage Magic presents The Elvis Story, a special evening centered around one man: Franz Goovaerts. As one of the most respected Elvis impersonators worldwide, he takes you to a crucial turning point in The King’s life: the legendary 1968 comeback.
The impact of Elvis Presley continues to this day. He was a pioneer in combining different musical genres such as gospel, blues, country, and rock ‘n’ roll. With his music, he transcended social and racial boundaries. His impact on popular culture was lasting and served as inspiration for many other artists, including Bob Dylan and The Beatles.
The moment that changed everything
After seven years away from the stage, Elvis returned in 1968 with a television special that would rewrite music history. That so-called Christmas special broadcast on NBC in December became the highest-rated television show of the season and restored Elvis’ position as a driving force in pop music. It was the moment when the world was reintroduced to the artist behind the movie star.
Franz Goovaerts: World Champion
Franz Goovaerts brings that special evening back to life. When this artist takes the stage, you feel as if you are in the presence of Elvis Presley himself. Above all stands his reputation as a performer. He knows how to capture the feeling and the person behind Elvis, not just his voice, but also his essence, emotion, and grandeur. His passion and dedication to Elvis’ work were recently documented in a special RTL documentary, which focused on his journey to the legendary Sun Studio.
For more than twenty-six years, Franz has traveled the world as one of the most convincing interpreters of Elvis Presley. In 2006, he won the title World Grand Champion in Memphis at the renowned Images of The King Contest and collected an impressive array of awards in Europe and the United States. Among others, he became a two-time European champion (2000 and 2005) and multiple national champion in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Unique evening
During the first part of The ELVIS Story, Franz takes you to the moment when Elvis rediscovered his musical power. Experience with The Reunion Concert the intimate, understated atmosphere of that special evening long ago, where purity and vulnerable class prevailed. Everything revolves around the real Elvis, without fuss, without embellishment, just the music, the story, and a singer who perfectly captures the heart of The King.
What the rest of the evening brings remains a surprise. The ELVIS Story is not an ordinary concert, but a unique musical journey in which the audience is invited to experience The King’s story like never before. Enjoy the songs that defined Elvis’ comeback to the classics everyone knows.
