Denise Macris is an avid Elvis fan and has been a strong supporter of many Elvis Festivals throughout Canada and the United States. Denise is the owner and President of a large Marketing and Presentation company. She is a Nationally Recognized expert in communication and presentation skills. Her broad experience critiquing and judging presentations as well as helping to bring out the best in others has won her rave reviews. She has been an Elvis Festival judge for many years. Denise was recognized in the United States as one of the "100 Most Influential Leaders" in her industry. She has won numerous awards and is a highly recognized columnist and blogger. As the wife of a winning Tribute Artist Denise knows what it takes to be a Champion. Denise is an avid Elvis historian and loves to match the era of the songs with the official outfits Elvis wore. With a passion for performance and presentation arts, Denise loves watching Elvis Tribute Artists.

With an enduring career in Western Canada, Saskatchewan artist Heidi Munro is a widely known powerhouse vocalist, dynamic performer, prolific co-writer, and visionary who brings musical projects to life. Known for her soulful voice and captivating stage presence, she has built a reputation for excellence that continues to resonate. Heidi has earned numerous accolades, including two SCMA Female Vocalist of the Year awards, and 2 SCMA's Group of the Year for her integral role in Munro & Patrick. She has competed in national competitions, performed on MuchMusic, headlined major large market festivals like Calgary Stampede, and shared the stage with legends like Loretta Lynn, Downchild Blues Band, Amanda Marshall, and Jack Semple. She is the Creator/ Producer of the acclaimed tribute show The Passion of Amy Winehouse, AND Creator / Producer of the truly incredible, “The Last Prairie Waltz- A Celebration of The Band, 50th Anniversary of The Last Waltz & Canadian Made” ( All Star Cast) - coming to the Okanagan this November! Music has been at the heart of Heidi's life from an early age. Growing up with Elvis Presley's music, his songs and story became an integral part of her journey. Performing many of his greatest hits, she feels deeply connected to his legacy. Heidi joins the Penticton Elvis Festival to celebrate the music that has inspired her from the beginning.

Sean was “Raised On Rock” in Lincoln, Nebraska. The only music that was playing on the record player was 45’s of Elvis and the Beatles. Sean saw one of Elvis’ last concerts in Lincoln, Nebraska on June 20th, 1977. As a motivational speaker, sales consultant and award winning author, Sean has travelled over 4 million miles since 2000 conducting seminars on sales and marketing on three continents and in all 50 United States, working with Fortune 500 companies, universities, television and radio stations, internet firms, newspapers and magazines, and the National Association of Broadcasters and the Radio Advertising Bureau. He’s on the road 40-plus weeks a year taking the “Liquid Fire” message to help others achieve their goals. His newest book “The Liquid Fire” is one of the top selling media marketing books. Sean is a contributing writer for various national publications in business, sales and sales management. He’s been featured in many of media’ top magazines, including Advertising Age, Promo magazine, and Radio Ink and many more. Like Elvis, he’s also an avid student of martial arts and uses the connection between martial arts and sales in many of his seminars. Sean is known on the seminar circuit for wearing “Leather Pants” …inspired by Elvis! Sean is the Head National Instructor for the Luce Performance Group International based in Houston, Texas and Los Angeles, California.

Lisa Dunn commands the attention of audiences with her spellbinding, powerhouse vocals and ability to translate the emotional intention of a song when she sings. Whether you want to groove to a high energy, party song with your girlfriends in the car, get close to someone on the dancefloor with a throwback 90s club vibe or get nostalgic to music that takes you back to the days of the soul singers of Motown, Lisa Dunn can deliver. She has been compared to some of the greats in pop and R&B including Adele, Amy Winehouse, Etta James, Donna Summer and Roberta Flack. After moving from the lower mainland to the Okanagan, she has been performing regularly with The Ray Roper Collective and is also a member of LIPS: The Ultimate Rolling Stones Tribute, the Pink Floyd Tribute: Lunatics on the Grass and Adele Tribute: This is Adele, starring Amanda Bentley. "they have in their midst a real jewel on vocals, a lady who can really deliver on all fronts as a vocalist." - Merv Osborne, Blues Matters Magazine, UK