Little Malop Central will be enlivened by sound this month as part of a city organised program to reinvent the area. <\/p>\n
Late last year, the City of Greater Geelong allocated funds for the installation of a large stage designed to accommodate live performances in the precinct. <\/p>\n
And among those to first stomp on it is Geelong entertainer Andy Pobjoy who will perform at the city\u2019s Summer Beach Party Fiesta event on January 17.<\/p>\n
Locked in to begin at midday, the Piano Bar owner and his band will deliver hits from their catalogue while patrons sing along and wander through food stalls.<\/p>\n
The group headlines a series of free live entertainment acts planned for Little Malop Central during January and February, as the city moves to activate the area as a safe and appealing meeting place.<\/p>\n
Cr Pete Murrihy, chair of the city\u2019s civic and central Geelong portfolio, said the council hoped the community will enjoy the summer program.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re very lucky to have top quality performers making themselves available to play on the new stage, not least Andy Pobjoy, who is an absolute favourite in Geelong. His Summer Beach Party Fiesta is sure to be great fun,\u201d Cr Murrihy said. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s the council\u2019s aim that these free shows and the other improvements will encourage people to visit the space and start to view it as an enjoyable place to spend time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Other improvements to Little Malop Central include the reinstatement of the street\u2019s water features, festoon lights, children\u2019s play equipment, new planter boxes and seating.<\/p>\n