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Geoff Amos - The life of a veritable polymath

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 (C) Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 9: Episode 9 Macbeth? – Oh Phooey!

    9: Episode 9 Macbeth? – Oh Phooey!
    May 26 2025
    Here we have Geoff regaling us with stories of a thousand singers at a mainly outdoor
    event, held in West Yorkshire. His burgeoning life as a promoter, the tribulations of touring
    village halls and living in a graveyard!
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    52 mins
  • 8: Episode 8 Jazz Festivals – Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more unto the breach.

    8: Episode 8 Jazz Festivals – Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more unto the breach.
    May 26 2025
    Experience with Geoff a festival promoter being chased for money, train travel, African
    drummers playing happy birthday and Special Branch police X-raying a theatre, (or not)!
    Not to mention people’s ashes being spread by fireworks!
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    56 mins
  • 7: Episode 7 - Running the festival line

    7: Episode 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
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