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Geoff Harden

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Geoff Harden
Born(1943-07-08)8 July 1943
Died(2006-09-04)4 September 2006
Occupation(s)journalist, radio presenter, recording engineer
Notable credit(s)The News Letter, Sunflower Folk Club, Belfast CityBeat, U105

Geoff Harden (8 July 1943 – 4 September 2006) was a journalist, broadcaster, recording engineer and folk music promoter. Born in Kent, England, Harden moved to Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1966. He became well-known on the music scene in Belfast after setting up the Sunflower Folk Club in Parliament Street, and consequently for his work as a folk music columnist in The News Letter and as a presenter on and contributor to numerous local radio stations.

References

  • Kennedy, Billy (5 September 2006), "Obituary: Geoff Harden – Death of paper's folk music critic", The News Letter