RACEGOERS will mingle with AFL legends and some of Australia’s most accomplished entertainers at the annual Scott Group of Companies Gold Cup cocktail party tomorrow night.
Ahead of the inaugural twilight running of the cup next Friday, the event will see punters dress in their finest cocktail attire to enjoy performances by local talent Ellyana Sims and Darren Percival of The Voice Australia fame.
A custom-made Ashlee Lauren Designs headpiece will be among a number of items auctioned, with proceeds donated to the Sunset Community Kitchen.
Mount Gambier Racing Club general manager Brett Watson said tickets were selling fast.
“We are thrilled to have up-and-coming local singer Ellyana Sims as the support act for Darren Percival, who is an exceptional talent,” Mr Watson said.
“We will have special guests in James Morrison and a number of current AFL players and legends.
“The best dressed attendee will win a Mercedes Benz for one weekend, sponsored by Carlin and Gazzard Mercedes Benz.”
Catered by St Bees, attendees will enjoy canapes, oysters and decadent desserts.
Percival, who performed at this year’s Generations in Jazz festival, will visit the James Morrison Academy ahead of the event.
“He arrives a few days before the cocktail party and will be giving singing lessons to any students who want to learn to sing from the best,” managing director Judy Morrison said.
The annual cup cocktail party promises to be a glamorous affair, with racegoers invited to attend from 6.30pm at Jens Town Hall Hotel.
Tickets are available at Carlin and Gazzard, Bernie Flood Conveyancing or online via www.trybooking.com/SRBC.
