Geoff Harden
| Geoff Harden | |
|---|---|
| Born |
8 July 1943 Kent, England |
| Died |
4 September 2006 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Occupation | 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 (2006-09-05), "Obituary: Geoff Harden – Death of paper's folk music critic", The News Letter