Welcome

Andrew has been the official Town Crier for the City of Greater Geelong, since its inception and a crier for twelve years.  The position first became available, through the Ryrie Street Traders, who advertised the "job" and held a "cry off" in Ryrie Street.  

Andrew was chosen to fulfill the role, which, after becoming popular, went on to become a recognized position, representing  the former City Of Geelong....officially being "sworn in", by the the then mayor, The Right Worshipful Frank De Stefano, in 1992.  He now holds the position, representing the City of Greater Geelong.

Andrew averages, an "appearance" as Town Crier, twice a week, throughout the year, and also travels to represent Geelong, in Town crying competitions, within Australia and overseas.  (He represented Geelong and Australia, at the World Town Crier Championships, in Canada, in August 1999 with visits to Chester, England and Dublin, Ireland in 2004)  In the year 2000 Andrew won the NATIONAL Championships in Ipswich, Queensland and also received the award for the best cry.  Andrew is also 4-time Victorian Champion!

The Town Crier is available for bookings, for your community event, or charity function, free of charge...and for a negotiable fee for private functions. 

Bookings may be made through A.T.S. Promotions