Regressed to half my age in going to an evening concert of Nouvelle Vague at the Empire Music Hall, Belfast. After a questionable opening act with an original performer of Nouvelle Vague, the band proper was a good show. Highlights were redentions of “Human Fly” (buzz, buzz, buzz), “Love Will Tear Us Apart”, and “Teenage Kicks”. Afterwards, I went up to the stage and collected a song sheet (see attached). I was surprised the sheets were still there, i.e. my great friend Keith Lyle taught me the thrill of collecting these after live shows.
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About Allan Leonard
Working for a cohesive Northern Ireland society
My special interest is Northern Ireland affairs, arriving from America at the time of the 1994 ceasefires.
Currently serve as Director, Northern Ireland Foundation, an independent non-profit organisation based in Belfast.
Previous posts include Policy Officer at the Northern Ireland Assembly, General Secretary of the Alliance Party, and Operations Manager at the Ulster Historical Foundation. Previously, I was responsible for the development and launch of the Troubled Images project at the Northern Ireland Political Collection, Linen Hall Library; this exhibit travelled worldwide.
My professional background includes marketing, communications, exhibition and event management, policy development, and senior management.
Received a MA degree in Irish Political Studies from University College Dublin, and a BA degree (with Distinction) in International Relations from Boston University.
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