The best and worst at the drop of a hat

As self-declared stalwarts of the Geelong Seniors Festival, Colin Mockett and Shirley Power have been a regular feature of the program for more than a decade.
Since the late ’90s, the couple behind Drop of a Hat Productions have performed concerts and tours.
They were also the driving force behind the Concert of the Decade series that opened the festival for nine years, concluding in 2011.
“There was a huge amount of work involved, but bringing together the best performers in Geelong at the region’s premier venue was definitely a highlight,” Mr Mockett said.
Featuring in four festival events in 2016, including a new tour of the ‘best and worst’ of Geelong, the couple have also been reworking their Geelong mural tour material.
Covering the history of the 32-metre long mural and the significance of its images, Drop of a Hat will deliver the 90-minute performance with its signature style of history and fun.
According to Mr Mockett, the mural is a significant Geelong artwork which is largely unknown to the general public.
“We felt it was our duty to bring it out from the shadows and in doing so, tell the story of Geelong,” he said.
Walking Tour: Colin Mockett’s Best and Worst of Geelong is on 12 October from 11.30am-1pm. Meet at Transvaal Square in Geelong.
Shirley and Colin’s Musical Tour of the Geelong Mural is on 19 and 26 October from 11.30am-1pm. Meet outside the State Government Offices in Little Malop Street, Geelong.
To find out what else they are up to or to learn more about Geelong Seniors Festival, visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/seniorsfestival.