Geoff Amos - The life of a veritable polymath

By: 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
  • 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 not just been involved in music, but also theatre and other performing arts.
    While as a student he worked at a local free newspaper, part of Halifax Free Press which was produced when the NUJ strike.
    In this episode Geoff also talks about owning and running a pub with his brother, the Three Pigeons in Halifax.
    Geoff has contributed a lot to the international music scene. Through the connections he has made he has been able to bring a lot of internationally recognised musicians to come and play in Calderdale.
    In this episode he talks about this in more detail.
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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 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.
    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
  • 4: Episode 4 - In the spotlight

    4: Episode 4 - In the spotlight
    Sep 1 2024
    Sowerby Bridge is a town that has made most of the spaces available to put on live music. Geoff brings this to life during this episode sharing his stories of putting on live music in the local area.
    He has been able to support local people, including young people, to think about what is possible to achieve in life, he shares stories of visiting the local school to give a talk on this.
    Through this he learnt by doing and on the job, through this he is more adept at stage lighting and how to make the most of performance area available.
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    32 mins

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