The Star Gold Coast has announced media personality Kris Smith and former Miss World Australia, Erin Holland as its inaugural The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival ambassadors. Kris and Erin will be the face of The Star’s festivities as the official destination for all off-track action as part of The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival when it kicked off Friday 4 January.

Managing Director Queensland Geoff Hogg said with the ambassador appointments, the stage was set for an unforgettable 10 days on-track and on property.“We’re delighted to welcome Kris Smith and Erin Holland as the faces of our first Magic Millions Carnival as principal partner and naming rights sponsor,” Geoff said. “Magic Millions is quintessentially Gold Coast. We’re looking forward to welcoming Kris and Erin back to the Gold Coast to help us celebrate the Carnival.”

Kris said he was looking forward to bringing this year’s Carnival to life at The Star, “Magic Millions is one of those events that captures the stylish and fun nature of the Gold Coast and I’m thrilled to be a part of it with The Star Gold Coast,” Kris said.

An effervescent icon of Australia’s fashion scene, Erin says she was looking forward to soaking up the glitz and glamour of the Magic Millions Carnival with The Star Gold Coast. “The Lawn will be one of the hottest places to be seen during The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival,” Erin said. With pop-up champagne bars, live entertainment, best dressed competitions, luxurious hotels and a series of award-winning dining experiences across 12 new dining venues, The Star Gold Coast is the thrilling heartbeat of the Magic Millions Carnival.

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