Geoff Amos - The life of a veritable polymath

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  • This Podcast explores growing up in a northern working town, where the expectations of what local people would achieve in life was based on local industry and business. Geoff stories provides the insight in starting life in local industry moving onto civil engineering, even light house painting!! Then Geoff became aware of performing arts. After which Geoff decided to follow the opportunities that came his way from the arts world 'always willing to have a go', this has led him into a wonderful and interesting life that he shares here. In these episodes Geoff shares all aspects of his life; his work, his passions and his personal life - the ups and the downs. Enjoy listening, I certainly have and we had lots of laughs and fun in the making of it - Liz Leach
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Episodes
  • 7: Running the festival line

    7: Running the festival line
    Feb 8 2025
    Gain an insight into life as a festival organiser, producer and stage manager, listen to Geoff's stories of bringing the most iconic Jazz artists and musicians from around the globe to perform at the best Jazz festivals in the UK at the time. Learn what it takes to make a festival a success, how to get over some of the challenges and ultimately how to create the right vibe for artistic expression at its best and audience enjoyment.
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    46 mins
  • 6: Episode 6 - Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of rum

    6: Episode 6 - Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of rum
    Sep 5 2024
    Geoff has made significant contributions to the international music scene. Through this he has made connections with world renowned musicians and he has arranged for some of them to visit Calderdale to perform. In this episode he talks in detail about this.
    Geoff has been involved in promoting music for many years, in this time he has also had involvement in theatre and other performing arts.
    While a student he also worked at a local free newspaper, part of Halifax Free Press which was produced during the NUJ strike.
    In this episode Geoff also talks about owning and running a pub with his brother, the Three Pigeons in Halifax. (which is the image for this session)
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 5: Episode 5 - Geoff Spreads his Wings

    5: Episode 5 - Geoff Spreads his Wings
    Sep 3 2024
    Geoff toured with the Serious Production Company who were then employed by Philip Morris International to produce world tours on their behalf. In this episode you will hear about the range of internationally renowned musicians and bands Geoff worked with during this time.
    These stories include meeting some of the worlds finest musicians, Royalty and society people. Geoff shares some of the most decadent moments, not to mention receiving an Olympic Medal, and a few embarrassing ones too.
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    1 hr and 7 mins

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