James Haslam, an Elvis tribute artist, performs at the Best Festival Elvis competition in Porthcawl, Wales, on Sept. 26, 2026. (Clementine Schneidermann/The New York Times) By CHLOE W. SHAKIN Like many British seaside destinations, the Welsh town of Porthcawl offers good surfing, fish and chips, and other traditional amusements. But it is perhaps best known for something decidedly American: celebrating the life and music of Elvis Presley. Every September, it hosts one of the world’s largest…
