Jakub Machulda (born 13 July 1995 in Žatec) is a Czech singer, multi-instrumentalist and Elvis Presley tribute artist. He trained in musical theatre at the International Conservatory Prague and appeared in productions including The Man in the Iron Mask, The Phantom of the Opera and Láska nebeská. His striking vocal and physical resemblance to Elvis led him to found the Elvis Live project in 2017, with which he performs across the Czech Republic and abroad. A video of him singing an Elvis song while his infant daughter Ester sat on his guitar went viral with over 80 million views and was shared by the official Graceland account.
Machulda with his show Elvis Live performed at the Prague Royal Theatre on the occasion of Elvis Presley's 91st birthday; the premiere was attended by, among others, Petr Kolář and Viktor Dyk.
Elvis Live became established at the Royal Theatre on Vinohrady for an extended period - the next show was scheduled for February 26, 2026.
Machulda performed on Czech Radio Dvojka in the program Dvojka u piana together with Petr Vondráček on the occasion of Elvis Presley's 90th birthday.
Machulda's daughter Ester Malia Machuldová was born on April 2, 2024; a video in which he sings an Elvis song to her with the baby sitting on a guitar was also shared by the official Graceland.
The viral video with daughter Ester was shared by the official Graceland account on social media.
The 18th edition of this summer revival festival features tribute bands performing Elvis, U2, and Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath hits under the stars.
The 18th Sezimovo Ústí Retro Ball features live music from Big Papa, dance performances, and a competition for the best retro-dressed guests, with Elvis tribute artist Jakub Machulda as special guest.