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Xtra's
Here we have compiled a list of 'xtra' facts and info on this artist. Some of it is confirmed and some not, but all make for interesting reading. If you have a bit of extra fact that you feel should be on here, please send it to us HERE.
New Zealand's Lucky Charm? [confirmed]
Geoff has been honoured to perform the New Zealand national anthem at several prestigious rugby matches, usually spurring his fellow Kiwi's on to victory. He was even credited with being the "extra man" when NZ claimed their unexpected, historic win at the Rugby League World Cup Final, with Aussie commentator Kerry O'Keefe stating, "Very rarely does an anthem win the World Cup but it went a great way towards doing it!"
- Submitted by: xena |
Birthday Treat [confirmed]
Geoff's highly anticipated debut solo album, Believe, was released on 14th April in his native New Zealand to coincide with his daughter Sienna's 5th birthday. This is a very symbolic day as her diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder changed their lives forever two years ago and her amazing progress has been a huge inspiration for Geoff throughout the album's creation.
- Submitted by: xena |
A Very Special Song [confirmed]
The beautiful track "Sienna's Song" from Geoff's debut solo album, BELIEVE, was written by his wife Simone for their eldest daughter, who was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2005. In keeping with Geoff & Simone's passionate campaign to raise awareness and understanding of these conditions, all proceeds from the song are going towards families afflicted by Autism.
- Submitted by: xena |
Health Ambassador [confirmed]
Geoff is an ambassador for the IM Health initiative promoting wellbeing for all New Zealanders to match the country’s ‘pure’ image.
- Submitted by: xena |
Back to School [confirmed]
Geoff proudly supports his old school and is patron of the Havelock North High School's (NZ) new auditorium project.
- Submitted by: xena |
Sporting Youngster [confirmed]
Geoff was a NZ junior representative in tennis, squash and soccer from the ages of 10-18.
- Submitted by: xena |
Mixing business with pleasure [confirmed]
Geoff is a qualified Chartered Accountant and was actually named "‘International Young Chartered Accountant of the Year" in 2006.
- Submitted by: xena |
Looking up to a Legend! [confirmed]
Geoff's musical hero is Elvis Presley and it was during a family trip to "Graceland" that he was inspired to follow his own dream of singing professionally.
- Submitted by: Xena |
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