Darren Hayes in Conversation
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UMAC and Readings present
Darren Hayes in Conversation
When
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Where
Union Theatre
Arts and Cultural Building
The University of Melbourne
159 Monash Road, Parkville VIC 3010
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As a singer, songwriter and the former frontman of iconic pop duo Savage Garden, Darren Hayes has achieved international pop stardom. But his journey has been shaped by more than just musical success.
Behind the chart-topping hits we know and love, lies a story of grappling with mental health challenges, childhood trauma, and navigating his sexuality in an unwelcoming industry.
In this candid conversation with award-winning music journalist Sosefina Fuamoli, Darren will reflect on his new memoir Unlovable, offering an intimate insight of the path from 1970s Queensland to the dizzying heights of fame.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear Darren Hayes share his own story live in person.
Tickets
Full Price + Book
$55
Concession + Book
$50
Tickets include a copy of 'Unlovable'
Running Time
60 minutes
Partners
Presented with Readings
Accessibility
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Accessible toilets available
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Infared Hearing Assist System
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Wheelchair Accessible
Book Collection
Your ticket includes a copy of Darren Hayes's new memoir, 'Unlovable'. You can collect your copy from the Readings pop-up store at the event.
Cast & Creatives
Darren Hayes
As the lead singer and songwriter of Savage Garden and solo artist, Darren Hayes has sold over 30 million albums, achieved two US Billboard number one singles, won 14 ARIAs, 10 APRA songwriting awards and in 2019 received an award in the Order of Australia by the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for services to the music industry.
Darren has performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House and Radio City Music Hall. He has duetted with Pavarotti, appeared at the closing ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and twice headlined the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
He has studied improv at the renowned Los Angeles theatre The Groundlings, co-hosted numerous episodes of his film podcast ‘We Paid To See This’ and spent the past five years recording and releasing his most recent album, Homosexual.
Sosefina Fuamoli
Sosefina Fuamoli is an award winning Samoan-Australian music journalist, broadcaster, and content producer.
Her work has been featured in a number of titles including Rolling Stone Australia, Junkee, NME Australia, Time Out, Beat Magazine, The Age, The Australian and more. Sosefina’s essays have also been published by the Australian Music Vault.
She can currently be heard hosting weekly music interview show ‘On The Record’, for ABC Pacific / Radio Australia, as well as ‘Sista Sounds’ - a dedicated radio show on the network to amplifying women’s voices throughout the Oceanic region.
Since 2010, Sosefina has worked in domestic and international fields; profiling artists and events in North America, Europe and the U.K., while championing Australian music, emerging artists and above all, a more diverse and culturally enhanced music culture.
She is a two-time winner of the ‘Live Music Journalist’ award for the National Live Music Awards (2020, 2023).
Since 2021, Sosefina has hosted R&B show ‘Window Seat’ on 3RRR FM. She previously co-hosted ‘The Scenario’ on Kiss FM and has also enjoyed guest hosting stints on Double J and triple j.
Sosefina is also an industry speaker and facilitator, having appeared on and hosted keynote discussions at events including Splendour in the Grass, Melbourne Music Week, CHANGES Festival, Melbourne Writers Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival and BIGSOUND.
From 2015 - 2023, Sosefina served as a judge for the Australian Music Prize, and currently sits on panels for APRA Music Awards, National Indigenous Music Awards, Music Victoria Awards and the ARIA Awards.
As a singer, songwriter and the former frontman of iconic pop duo Savage Garden, Darren Hayes has achieved international pop stardom. But his journey has been shaped by more than just musical success.
Behind the chart-topping hits we know and love, lies a story of grappling with mental health challenges, childhood trauma, and navigating his sexuality in an unwelcoming industry.
In this candid conversation with award-winning music journalist Sosefina Fuamoli, Darren will reflect on his new memoir Unlovable, offering an intimate insight of the path from 1970s Queensland to the dizzying heights of fame.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear Darren Hayes share his own story live in person.
Cast & Creatives
Darren Hayes
As the lead singer and songwriter of Savage Garden and solo artist, Darren Hayes has sold over 30 million albums, achieved two US Billboard number one singles, won 14 ARIAs, 10 APRA songwriting awards and in 2019 received an award in the Order of Australia by the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for services to the music industry.
Darren has performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House and Radio City Music Hall. He has duetted with Pavarotti, appeared at the closing ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and twice headlined the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
He has studied improv at the renowned Los Angeles theatre The Groundlings, co-hosted numerous episodes of his film podcast ‘We Paid To See This’ and spent the past five years recording and releasing his most recent album, Homosexual.
Sosefina Fuamoli
Sosefina Fuamoli is an award winning Samoan-Australian music journalist, broadcaster, and content producer.
Her work has been featured in a number of titles including Rolling Stone Australia, Junkee, NME Australia, Time Out, Beat Magazine, The Age, The Australian and more. Sosefina’s essays have also been published by the Australian Music Vault.
She can currently be heard hosting weekly music interview show ‘On The Record’, for ABC Pacific / Radio Australia, as well as ‘Sista Sounds’ - a dedicated radio show on the network to amplifying women’s voices throughout the Oceanic region.
Since 2010, Sosefina has worked in domestic and international fields; profiling artists and events in North America, Europe and the U.K., while championing Australian music, emerging artists and above all, a more diverse and culturally enhanced music culture.
She is a two-time winner of the ‘Live Music Journalist’ award for the National Live Music Awards (2020, 2023).
Since 2021, Sosefina has hosted R&B show ‘Window Seat’ on 3RRR FM. She previously co-hosted ‘The Scenario’ on Kiss FM and has also enjoyed guest hosting stints on Double J and triple j.
Sosefina is also an industry speaker and facilitator, having appeared on and hosted keynote discussions at events including Splendour in the Grass, Melbourne Music Week, CHANGES Festival, Melbourne Writers Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival and BIGSOUND.
From 2015 - 2023, Sosefina served as a judge for the Australian Music Prize, and currently sits on panels for APRA Music Awards, National Indigenous Music Awards, Music Victoria Awards and the ARIA Awards.