Archived News

When I move news off the home page, I've just been cutting and pasting it onto this archive page. Sorry for the disorganization! Right now I just put the newest news on top no matter what it was. I'll try to get this organized into categories at a later date. This is just a way of keeping a history. You can still find all of the articles, transcripts, Darren's posts, etc in a more organized manner on their respective pages by using the top drop down menu for "News". Thanks for your patience!

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Darren Hayes Aus Pre-sale Tomorrow!
This news was just posted on Darren's website and myspace...

Official Darren Hayes Fan Club members are invited to log on to purchase Darren Hayes Australian "Time Maching Tour" Tickets TOMORROW at 9am Eastern Australian Time.

This is 48 Hours in advance of the general public!

Log in tomorrow to find all of the links and passwords needed. http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=511&Itemid=253

If you are a huge fan and want a seat guaranteed in the first FIVE rows plus other great goodies - VIP Packages will also be available at the same time via the Store at http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option=com_phpshop&Itemid=230

THE TIME MACHINE TOUR

Saturday October 13 - Burswood Theatre, Perth
Tuesday October 16 - Civic Theatre, Newcastle
Wednesday October 17 - State Theatre, Sydney
Saturday October 20 - Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Sunday October 21 - Canberra Theatre, Canberra
Wednesday October 24 - The Arts Centre Concert Hall, Melbourne
Thursday October 25 - QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane

UK fans please dont fret.. we are in the process of confirming the UK tour so stay tuned more news coming SOON!

Sunday Life Article - July 8, 2007
Darren was featured in Sunday Life (Australia) which I believe is an insert in the Sun-Herald. It's a beautiful article with lovely pictures included. I've added scans of the article and the text to our article section. Here is the direct link: Sunday Life (AU) - Delicate Balance - July 8, 2007

Darren On Kerri-Ann Kennerly
This news was posted on Darren's official website in the news section...
Darren On Kerri-Ann Kennerly
Darren is being interviewd by Kerri-Ann Kennerly for her show Mornings with Kerri-Ann this week to celebrate her 1000th show.
The show is broadcast nationally in Australia on the Nine Network weekdays from 9am.

Darren myspace blog: Madonna has a hot ass
Someone is in a playful mood today. lol
Darren posted this new blog on his myspace today...

Sunday, July 08, 2007
Madonna has a hot ass
Current mood: chipper
Konichiwa bitches..
It's Sunday (mmm) and I'm about to head out to the gym (ergh) to stay fit (yeah) so I can sing and play hard (wahoo) on tour (yeaaha!)
I still hate working out.
Does anyone love it?
When anyone asks me how was the gym? I say 'necessary'.
Never 'bliss!'.
I watched bits of Live Earth. I don't want the earth to melt. That's for sure.
But I don't know if the Pussycat Dolls can save us. Do you?
Still Madonna has a hot ass!
We went to Whole Foods today to buy something called 'forbidden rice' and it was very tasty. It should be forbidden it's so nice. And tonight I'm doing a satellite interview for Australia and tomorrow press for some big things including Attitude magazine in the U.K.
All week I'm doing late night (midnight my time) radio interviews to Australia and getting ready to do some promo for 'Verge..'
Willie Williams (my show designer and all round rock tart) has just opened an exhibition in Manchester at the Turnpike Gallery http://www.willieworld.com/TurnpikeMainPage.html
pretty amazing stuff.
I"m typing this blog so I don't have to work out. But I guess the time has come to work out.
Goodbye interweb.
Dontcha wish your girlfriend was hot like me?
xD

Napster interview video with Darren
Thanks to Maria for finding this awesome new interview on youtube that Darren did with Napster while he was on the set of the video for "On The Verge of Something Wonderful".
Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHawzISAlIk

Darren's new blog - Holiday snaps
Darren posted this new blog on his myspace
July 06, 2007
Holiday snaps
Current mood: rejuvenated
I just got back from spending 5 days in the English countryside with no phone, no laptop and no stress! It was pure bliss. I'm telling you this because I want to apologize to anyone who may have written and thought I went..'eh' and ignored you. No such chance interweb. I've come home to oodles of messages and I'm doing my darndest to get through 'em.
But oh what fun.
I got back yesterday and today walked right into a massive promo day.
I did a photoshoot for the Mail on Sunday and Boyz magazine as well as an interview for the Evening Standard.
It was fun.
Now..
Shall I divulge some holiday memories for you?
You can just pretend to be interested. I won't know.
I slept a lot.
A LOT. But I did a lot too.
My days were filled with things and naps.
And went something like this..
*Wake up WAY too early (jet lag) and work out at the gym while Richard slept
*Come back to the room and try to wake Richard up (doesn't work)
*Head downstairs for breakfast, watch rabbits on the lawn and read the paper
*Come back and Richard is ready to play (yay!)
*Head into a small village, buy a book I'll never read, have lunch
*Nap
*Go for walk and watch the sun set
*Eat
*Nap
*Watch a DVD
*Sleep. A Lot. Repeat cycle.
Somewherein there was romanticle stuff and the occasional excited artistic thought.
And I got some massages and a facial and something called an Indian head massage.
But in general it was extremely relaxing and only occasionally did I have heroin like withdrawal symptoms for my lap top (which surprised me!)
Lots of groovy stuff is happening.
The video is out there.
The music is out there.
Don't stress U.S - the single doesn't go to radio until near Autumn for an 08 release in North America (I want to devote some quality time to you..)
But it's all bout to explode.
I think.
Hehe
Right now I'm listening to rare 12 inch mixes of Kate Bush songs.
And about to go read some more of your messages.
Or I might eat some yoghurt.
But the point is, I'm baaack!
xxD

Darren Hayes Announces National Australian Tour
From Darren's official site...

DARREN HAYES ANNOUNCES NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN TOUR

We are pleased to announce a World Exclusive! - Australian superstar Darren Hayes will tomorrow announce his first national Australian tour in three years, the highly anticipated - The Time Machine Tour.

THE TIME MACHINE TOUR

Saturday October 13 - Burswood Theatre, Perth
Tuesday October 16 - Civic Theatre, Newcastle
Wednesday October 17 - State Theatre, Sydney
Saturday October 20 - Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Sunday October 21 - Canberra Theatre, Canberra
Wednesday October 24 - The Arts Centre Concert Hall, Melbourne
Thursday October 25 - QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane

The single ON THE VERGE OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL is in stores July 28 The album THIS DELICATE THING WEVE MADE is in stores August 18

As is the tradition official Fan Club Members at www.darrenhayes.com will once again receive Pre-Sale Privileges two days in advance of the general public. Fan Club Pre-sale July 11 from 9am Australian EST Tickets on sale to the public July 13 from 9am Australian EST

Huge Darren Hayes Fan and want something more? Why not splurge on a VIP Package.. You will get a ticket in the first FIVE rows..Exclusive VIP Gifts, Signed Tour Book and an Exclusive VIP reception before the show! VIP packages only available from www.darrenhayes.com July 13 from 9am Australia EST (July 11 to official Fan Club Members)

The spectacular state of the art show is designed by award-winning concert designer Willie Williams, renowned for shows he has created for the likes of U2, REM, The Rolling Stones and George Michael.

With the brand new single ON THE VERGE OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL already lighting up the airwaves across the country, and the spectacular video clip directed by The Saline Project (Black Eyed Peas, Eminem) set to debut on TV this weekend, the tour announcement has been highly anticipated by the singer's fans, as well as a new legion of supporters gained through intimate club shows around the world earlier this year.

Transcends all genres. Joyous. A celebratory beacon. - BILLBOARD

Brilliant. Its hard to think of anyone subverting the mainstream quite so effectively and quite so gloriously as Darren Hayes. - EVENING STANDARD

Totally amazing. Might end up being one of your favourite long players of the year. - POPJUSTICE

A poptastic, killer Killers-esque gem. - HERALD SUN

www.timemachinetour.com
www.darrenhayes.com
www.myspace.com/darrenhayes

HMV UK Competition to win Darren Hayes tickets and Meet and Greet
To celebrate Darren's audacious and brilliant, epic new album, HMV UK are offering up a pair of tickets to Darren's gig at a top London venue in October.
What's more, you will also have the chance to meet Darren for yourself at a special Meet-And-Greet organised by HMV.co.uk.
For your chance to enter this competition >>> [CLICK HERE]<<<<

Outlook Magazine Article
There is a really good article about Darren in the June/July 2007 issue of Outlook Magazine. I've scanned the pages (which include gorgeous full page photos of Darren) and included the text of the article for you to read. It's in the "articles" section of my site. Here is the direct link:
Outlook Magazine (US) - the Resurrection of Darren Hayes - June/July 2007

Darren's fanclub blogs originally posted March17-April4
Darren just posted some blogs on his myspace that were originally posted on his members only fanclub blog back in March/April so that everyone could read them....

Brain Wobble
Originally Published For Members 4 April 2007

This has to be in point form because I don't have textual elegance yet.
I'm too brainwobbled to try to form proper sentences.
*I'm really jet lagged. Being away in Australia, then in New York, now London.
It's been 3 weeks so the body clock is definitely in shock. Got home yesterday morning and resisted sleep until 3pm. Crashed. Woke at 8pm. Worst possible thing you can do. All outta whack now.
*Wally pretended he didn't really know us very well for the first 45 minutes. Then became a gooey mush who sat on us for the remainder of the day. Very cute.
Still refused to get out of bed at 6 am this morning when I got up (this is a rare Anomaly and due entirely to jet lag. I don't do mornings.)
*I've got so much to do. We have to shoot a video for 'On The Verge of Something Wonderful' and apart from choosing an amazing director I have to find the time to physically shoot it based around the upcoming performances.
*The best thing about Sky Plus (or Tivo) is coming home to taped episodes of America's next top model
*Was it ambitious of me to plan a workout today? In about an hour I'll find out.
*Dame Edna Everage has another t.v show on and I can't tell you how much I love that woman. Err. M'am. You get my point.
*Right. I'm off. To get ready for the day. When actually I feel like retiring. Not from music. From the day as in putting on my slippers (I don't have any) and smoking my pipe (never did) and getting ready for bed again.
Here's a few pictures of me like five minutes ago.
xD

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O.K so the in flight entertainment on the plane didn't work
Originally Published For Members 25 March 2007

O.K so the in flight entertainment on the plane didn't work. And I know there are a million worse things in the world - but for someone who travels as much as I do - those bloody movies make the monotony of traveling half way around the world at least bearable.
I didn't buy a magazine and my laptop was dying - and there I was on a 13 hour flight in the middle of the day pretty much bored out of my brains. No ipod either. Nothing.
I took some solace in the fact that I could possibly sleep - but the 'bed' which I've now renamed the 'sled' was essentially a limp banana lounge which, upon lulling me into sleep, also left me curled up almost on the floor hours later. Gravity and all that.
Still I know I can't complain - and for those of you reading this screaming the words 'economy' at me I say this : I've served my time! For the first year of having a record deal I flew Brisbane to Frankfurt about 10 times in one year. In the middle seat of a row of 3 right at the back of the plane. I travelled in those first few years more than most flight attendants would and I definitely learned the art of survival crouched up in the foetus position that is economy. Living in Australia, I guess you just accept the fate of long distance travel.
I say the movies didn't work, but that's sort of not entirely true. They managed to find 3 films that were screened on a loop for 13 hours. 3 films that even people living under rocks would have seen on DVD. Let's just sayI really could have done without seeing 'Little Miss Sunshine' for the 34th time. As good as that movie is, it gets real old after about the 8th time.
The weird thing about the t.v's on this plane is that apparently it happens all the time. Boyd said it was the 4th time in a row that he's flown this airline and the box's were on the blink. But still - there are worse things - like jet lag!
I still think the travel is probably the hardest part of this job. Not the high notes. Not the stress. But the sheer act of propelling your body through space constantly - in and out of time zones - and sucked dry of all moisture. Sometimes I wish you literally could beam yourself around the world. But knowing my luck, I'd do that and my balls would end up in lost luggage.
Imagine explaining that to your kids!
xD

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HOLYMOSESthatwasafantasticgig
Originally Published For Members 20 March 2007

HOLY MOSES that was a fantastic gig. Pacing like a tiger even before I got in the ring. Crowd so close I feel 'em sting. Some people not there to have a good time but we soon showed em. Hotter than hell in Sydney tonight and me in a tux. But damn didn't it go down tonight as one of the best gigs of my life.
I'm loving these venues. It's tough. And it's rewarding. And I have nowhere to hide. That gets me anxious and that makes me explode into the music.
Sang 'How to build a Time Machine' whilst looking directly at my Mum. And I knew it was a photograph I took with my mind to look at one day in the Future when I'll need it.
Thanks Boyd, David, Steve, Keith and certainly Justin Shave.
Thanks Antigone for singing so beautifully and trying to calm my nerves.
One down.
The beast has been broken!
xD

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I'm fine by the way.
Originally Published For Members 20 March 2007

I'm fine by the way.
Before I get into this whole tirade about the flu virus that's been raging inside me for a week, I'm fine. And my voice is fine! But let me tell you about what's been going on. Arggh.
So in the car on the way to Heathrow I felt it begin. I had the most insane rush of fever. Hot and then cold. Sweating and then freezing. And then on the plane I had stomach cramps and nausea. Fun. 27 hours of travelling with all those symptoms. When I got to Melbourne it was in the middle of a heat wave and of course I was boiling hot on the inside anyway. We filmed the t.v show in Melbourne and lucky for me it was a comedy show so my delirious head space actually helped. Thankfully I had these 2 days off in Sydney. And seriously I've been in bed that whole time! Just sweating it out. Taking every vitamin known to man, gargling all the elixirs and finally taking the dreaded antibiotics. And it's finally broken. But jeez! It fought!
And in the middle of all of this, was the ticket drama. I got a phone call at midnight as the drama was going down and I literally had to deal with it myself. I was upset that things messed up again and wanted to make sure I could give you guys an explanation as to what happened. But you can imagine me, looking like someone was throwing buckets of water over me off camera in some bizarre reality nightmare as the flu raged and so did my temper! Lol.
The good news is – looks like quite a few 'regulars' managed to get ticket both via myspace and on sale and I think we've sufficiently terrified the ticket agency enough to get their act together next time.
And I can sing.
Right now it's Tuesday, show day and I'm so grateful I feel better! And my Mum is about to arrive at the hotel with my favorite Aunt and we're going to lunch. Oh how very posh.
Ahhh to feel better! You don't realize how much you value your health until it goes down.
Fingers crossed for tonight. Break a leg and all that.
xxxD

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Melbourne and Sydney
Originally Published For Members On 17th March 2007

O.K so jetlag is really bad this time! We arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon after the world's longest flight and had work at 3pm the next day. It was almost impossible to get into a normal headspace but it kind of helped for the job at hand. I think I woke at 3am and by 6am I gave in to the lag and just got up and got ready for the day.
I was a guest on a fantastic t.v show in Melbourne called 'Spicks and Specks' which is essentially the Australian version of 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks' (only kinder! Lol) It was a lot of fun. Everyone on the show was so kind and sweet and I just loved it. I was, however, spaced out the entire time and by the time we got back to our hotel that night – was so hungry I could have eaten a horse.
I was in no mood to eat the 'fish pie' on the room service menu; so still in t.v makeup and a suit and tie I lined up for take out chicken with the locals. Ended up devouring it in my bed and collapsing some time around midnight. Blacked out.
Woke up just in time to pack and make our flight.
Today, we flew to Sydney and I've checked in to my hotel for the weekend. I've got breakfast radio and 'Sunrise' t.v show to do early Monday morning so am going to use this time to hopefully rest and get my body clock back into the swing of things.
This is such a quick and busy trip – I almost can't believe I'm flying around the world in less than 2 weeks and singing almost as much as I would on a regular tour! But it's so fun to be playing this stuff live. I think I'm probably more excited to release it than you are to hear it.
Those of you attending delicacy – keep an ear out for the pre show and after show music. I chose it, mixed it and have snuck in a few suprises for you. F.Y.I.
Hehe.
O.K I'm off to watch some bad reality t.v.
Love you!
xD

On The Verge of Something Wonderful Debuting Tuesday on Darren's website!
This news was posted on Darren's myspace...
Sunday, June 1, 2007
On The Verge Of Something Wonderful, Tuesday!!
Category: Music
The stunning video for Darren's forthcoming single 'On The Verge Of Something Wonderful' will be debuting on the official website www.darrenhayes.com this coming Tuesday!

Tour Heads Up (tickets going on sale soon)
Tour tickets for the UK and Australian shows will be going onsale soon. Just received this email from Darren's official website's mailing list....

The Time Machine Tour
Darren Hayes is set to take "The Time Machine" Tour on the road during September/October 2007.
We are not ready to announce tour dates yet however we can say the tour will include both the UK and Australia at this stage. We want to give you the heads up that Fan Club Members will be able to purchase tickes "Pre-Sale" in the next 10 days with the tickets going on-sale to the general public shortly after that.
DarrenHayes.com will once again be selling the highly popular VIP packages which include a seat in the FIRST FIVE ROWS as well as VIP only gifts and VIP reception.
Anyone wishing to purchase multiple VIP packages are advised to verify their PayPal accounts as soon possible as multiple packages will need to be purchased through a verified account.
Kind Regards
The Team
www.darrenhayes.com
"This Delicate Thing We've Made" available to Pre- Order Now! http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1130&Itemid=267
Fan Club Subscriptions available Here:
http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option=com_phpshop&page=shop.browse&category_id=b906ead63f1ff3a680f600fda28ec9a7&Itemid=230

Myspace Blog From Darren - it is done

Saturday, June 30, 2007
it is done
Current mood: drained
Well, it's over. It's done. Club Delicacy is no more.
But oh what a ride!
Woke up this morning and I honestly didn't know how I was going to get through this day. I had planned on being home in London on Thursday with Friday to recover and then Sat to perform both the Pride gig and my own show at Soho Revue bar.
No such luck.
The minute I got off the plane (the disaterous 26 hour flight from New York to London)
I had to work. I was doing the final approval of the video for 'Verge' and then had a 2 hour managment meeting. I went to bed Friday night and was really so wrecked that I didn't know how I'd fare today.
Well, woke up this morning and decided to just get into it. I spent some time doing a new mix cd to be hidden around the venue (did anyone find one?) and then got ready for Pride.
It was nightmare traffic obviously with parts of London closed off for the parade and increased security. Made it there just in time to run up on stage and do my thing.
My thing did well. After I was so sweaty and there were no towels but we made our way back to our hotel room - I had a shower adn then joined the whole band and crew for a lovely lunch before going up and having a nap.
An hour later it was time to get ready for my final show at Soho Revue Bar.
What can I say? It was one of the best there. Opened with 'Bombs Up in my Face' and the audience for up for it. Went into 'Casey' (so love doing that live!) and then ran the regular set list but with Insatiable acoustic for the first time in London.
Was mad hot and sweaty in there but I had a blast and the room was full of warm and enthusiastic smiling faces who made me want to stay all night.
Aftterwards we went back to the hotel and got to catch up and say goodbye to everyone for the time being. I'm heading off to the country for 4 days to try to recharge and get ready to promote Verge.
I'm not taking my computer or a cell phone. Just a book and some DVD's.
Huge, no, massive thank you to all of you who made Club Delicacy the best (not) tour in my life. Can't wait to see what the big tour has in store!
Love and stuff
xxD

Myspace Blog From Darren - plans trains and..

Friday, June 29, 2007
planes trains and..
Yes Pride London is happening.
And my final Soho Revue bar show.
Unless something else dramatic happens in the next 12 hours I'm about to go to sleep so I can wake up and rock it for y'all on Saturday. I'll be there.
Now - here is my travel story.
It is beyond dull. And frustrating. Excurciatingly so.
Major storms in NY forced our plane that was due to leave Wed night at 6.45pm to remain on the tarmac (with us on it) UNTIL 4. AM.
No movies. No snacks. No real info. Just 8 hours stuck inside a metal tube with hundreds of other people in a thunderstorm waiting to take off.
Only we missed our slot in the end as the pilot had gone over the legally allowed number of hours. So we went back to the gate. 8 hours later.
At 4 am we were all taken off the plane and left in the airport where we were told there were 'no hotel rooms available' - and told our flight would be rescheduled in 14 hours!
Yep.. 4 am we are plane-less and are told to check in again at 6pm. I felt bad for the young families and older passengers who were so tired.
Everyone had to scramble and take care of themselves and it was utter chaos.
None of the food vendors were open .. all the little babies were in full scream mode (don't blame 'em!) and everyone was sleep deprived.
We managed to find the only 2 rooms at an airport hotel and slept for a few hours and then came back to try it again on Thursday night.
To our groundhog day disbelief the events played out almost the same (sat on the tarmac for 3 hours!) before eventually taking off.
My 6 hour flight from NY to London took 2 days and I'm obviously extremely tired and desperately looking for some organic goji berries and an intravevnous shots of coffee (fair trade Ethiopian no less!) to keep me awake tomorrow for my two gigs!!
I kid about the berries and the I.V but a cold shower and some jazzercize routine may be be necessary in order to wake me up tomorrow.
I kid about the jazzercise. But not about the outfit. It is yellow and features a fluffy headband.
Right. There's the delerious button. Arrr jet lag me old friend! xxD

Myspace Blog from Darren - Gonna miss you America

Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Gonna miss you America

Hey interweb.
Finished the U.S tour pretty triumphantly I'd say tonight in NYC.
I'm completley wrecked but let me give you the highlights.
*We began with Casey - which set a new tone for the opening of the show. I love the song and it was nice to give the repeat offenders some new music tonight.
*I was having so much fun during Insatiable that I forgot the words during the bridge and then decided to play with it by inviting people up on stage to sing the bit I forgot.
*The first person I asked up didn't know the words! Bless. Next! *The second person swore they could sing but when pulled up on stage chickened out. Now I'm fine with stage fright but this person then refused to leave the stage! Very bizarre!
*The third and lucky dip was a boy called Soda and HE rocked the STAGE. Thanks Soda!
*I am very sad to say bye bye to the U.S because we had such a wonderful time here.
I want to thank my incredible band and crew... and everyone who helped put these shows together. And obviously thanks to all of you who turned up and made us feel so welcome.
I'm going home to London tomorrow to headline Gay Pride and then do one final show on Saturday night.
It's been an incredible ride!
And it's only just beginning.
xxD

Album and Single Pre-Order Available Now!
This message was sent out from Darren's official website...
Fantastic news!
Darren's new album has not even been released yet, however he is already receiving some truly incredible reviews.
"Darren Hayes' poptastic first single is a killer Killers-esque, guitar-heavy gem" Sun Herald, Australia.
"Joyously transcends all generes" with his "versatile melodic blueprint" Billboard Magazine
"Darren is still allowed to knock out a brilliant pop album every few years or so and his new one, 'This Delicate Thing We've Made', is shaping up to be his best to date."
Peter Robinson (NME, Popjustice)
Fans can Pre-Order Darren's new album "This Delicate Thing We've Made" and the debut single "On The Verge Of Something Wonderful" Now..
PRE-ORDER HERE:
http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1130&Itemid=267

Video of Darren's interview on Star TV (Canada)
Thanks to Blair for this link! Star TV (Canada) aired their interview with Darren yesterday and they put the video of it up on their website.
http://www.star-tv.com/starDaily/
Click where it says...Part 2 - Star! Daily 06/26/07

Gaywired.com - review of Darren's LA show
This is a great review of Darren's LA show by Ross von Metzke (gaywired.com)
http://www.gaywired.com/article.cfm?section=70&id=15344

Trevor Project picture of Darren from Broadway World
There was a write up about the Trevor Project on Broadway World (New York, NY) which included some nice pictures from the event, including one of Darren with Charles Robbins (executive director of the event). Here is the link to the article:
http://broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=19548
Here is the pic of Darren and Charles:

Darren's interview with Kyle and Jackie O (Australia
Thanks so much to Derrick for sharing this news. Darren did a radio interview with Kyle and Jackie O (Australia) yesterday. They put the interview up on their website so you can all listen to it.
http://www.fox.com.au/shows/kyleandjackieo

B105 (Brisbane) interview with Darren
Thanks to Haylie for this news. Darren did a radio interview with Brisbane radio station B105 about those false rumours about him being ashamed of his hometown and they also asked him to participate in a funny game to "find the sausage" lol. You can listen to the interview on their website:
http://www.b105.com.au/shows/labratcammilaandstav/guest_audio_video

Max TV article - Darren Hayes vs. Brisbane's Mail
Thanks to Manu for finding this article on MaxTV's (Australia) website.
Darren Hayes vs. Brisbane's Mail
Tue 19 June 2007
http://maxtv.com.au/Max/Article.aspx?ID=1171

Chartrigger Review of Darren's LA Show
There is a great review of Darren's LA show posted by J'ason D'luv on Chartrigger.com - Darren Hayes' L.A. Show "The Best On The Tour"
Follow this link to read the review and see the pictures that J'ason included with his review:
http://chartrigger.blogspot.com/2007/06/darren-hayes-la-show-best-on-tour.html

Women Aloud Interview with Darren
As Darren mentioned in one of his myspace blogs, he did an interview with a radio show in LA called Women Aloud. They have a podcast of the interview up on their website now.
Here is the link to their website (You'll see the Podcast along the right hand side of the page):
http://www.greenstonemedia.com/womenaloud.php

Myspace Blog from Darren - Sold out Roxy Show in L.A ROCKED me!
Friday, June 22, 2007
Sold out Roxy Show in L.A ROCKED me!
Current mood: accomplished
After 7 years of being away from U.S audiences I felt pretty lucky tonight to have such a warm reception at the famous Roxy venue in L.A. At first, the chanting of my name and the screaming I honestly thought must have been for something else.
I did not expect such a vibe and it fueled a show that the band and crew were calling the best on the tour.
I got to see people I hadn't seen in years - Larry Tolin and Rebecca Mostow (my SG managers) Billie Myers (the incredible singer who came on tour with u.s in 2000) and of course the children of a lot of people who were babies when I first hit the scene and were now gorgeous adults.
I recognized a lot of MySpace peeps including Wolverine (you know who you are) and the gorgeous Jamie. It really felt great to hear people singing back the words to obscure songs like 'I like the way' and instantly recognizing the new tunes.
Such a buzz and I can't thank you enough.
Right - I'm off to New York city bright and early in the morning so thought I'd get a quick blog in before I head off to my day off in gotham.
Sending love and vibes right back at you..xD

Darren's Myspace Blog - Press play
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Press play
Current mood: hungry
So the hotel that booted me out offered to put us up for free now.. Nice gesture.. but I'm waay sick of travelling and moving so it is here at the uber cool hotel in the heart of Hollywood I remain. But thanks..
I had the most incredibly busy but inspiring day.
I did an interview with Mo and Shana on a radio show in L.A called Women Aloud.
The ladies were incredibly warm and funny and Mo Gaffney in particular is someone who's comedy I've been a fan of for years. Lovey to meet her and she is funny!
http://www.greenstonemedia.com/womenaloud.php
Then I did a few more interviews for West One and AP radio and then did a face to face t.v with Extra and then a really indepth interview with Direct T.V.
Very deep stuff but loved the crew so it was a ball.
I got to work also with the amazing make up artist Sharon Gault who works most frequently with photographer David La Chappelle. I've met Sharon ages ago and she has the most incredible energy. Love love love her and she made the day seem so easy!
Right now I'm going to enjoy a few moments ALONE.. been around people for the last forever many days and I finally have a night free.
I had a day off in San Francisco but I couldn't leave my hotel room until 4pm because I was dealing with the final proof reading of the album artwork and liaising with the video directors on 'Verge...' I was telling anyone who listened that it is so weird being an 'adult' now and not allowed to go out and play!!
Well at least I have tonight.
Very much looking forward to the Roxy tomorrow and catching up with a host of my old team from years ago including Larry Tolin and Rebecca Mostow.
Can't wait.
Big love
xD

New Myspace Blog from Darren - You just gotta laugh
Darren posted this new blog on his myspace...
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
You just gotta laugh
Current mood: annoyed
It's almost 4 am.
I'm finally in a hotel room in L.A after arriving at Le Parc Suites to be told they had given our rooms away! Our plane delayed for 3 hours leaving SF - and we didn't arrive to L.A until 1.30am. When we got to the hotel they said 'we only have one room'
'What do you mean you only have one room? There's three of us!
'Sorry but some people decided to stay longer and haven't checked out.'
We had secured the rooms wiht a credit card.
This is standard practice for a hotel so that if you don't give enough notice to cancel they can charge you anyway.
WHERE WAS OUR GURANTEE? What kind of hotel gives rooms away that are essentially prepaid for?
It was bizarre. Standing in the lobby of a hotel at half one in the morning being told you didn't have a place to stay.
As we walked out this fetching young band checked in. Tracy turner was hilarious aboiut it... "No! I'm sorry but there's no room in the hotel. You can't check in they've given our rooms away"
I had to put my hand very gently on Tracey's shoulders and say 'It's O.K Trace, it's the white stripes...'
Sure enough Jack and his merry men of Tim Burtonesque band walked purposefully into the hotel. Confident they'd get a bed for the night. And much to our astonishment - THEY DID!! Probably ours!
We had to drive around literally for over an hour looking for some hotel that would take us.. and ended up in one I describe as Rock Central - the party hotel in the heart of Hollywood ( A place I never stay). The smell of weed and cigarrette smoke down the hallways is enough to inhale a felony I'm sure.
It is a nice room though.
Just very expensive.
Oh. And we can't stay more than 2 nights.
Prince is coming on Friday.
Way to go on the cool factor Mr Hayes lol!
I don't mind being bumped for Prince.
But White Stripes?
Not to much!
hehe
xD

Chicago Concert Review by Concertlivewire.com
There was a wonderful review of Darren's June 18 Chicago concert posted on concertlivewire.com. It includes 2 incredible pictures of Darren from that night. Here is the link: http://www.concertlivewire.com/hayes.htm

New myspace blog from Darren....San Fran Frisky
San Fran Frisky
Current mood: grateful
You know I'm super busy when I'm not blogging a lot! Right now it's almost 3 am and I just got back from a club called 'The Stud Bar' and their infamous night called 'Tranny Shack!'.
I took the whole band and crew to this institution of San Francisco night life. Yep there were plenty o men in dresses and it was a real hoot seeing the most alpha straight males like Gus, our tour manager - looking so 100% completely comfortable with himself in such bizarre surroundings.
It meant a lot to me that the boys all came and hung out somewhere like this - showed they are indeed real men and secure in themselves! I have to say, right here and right now, that I have the coolest band and crew in, well band and crew history.
Everyone has been working so hard and so passionately to bring these shows to U.S audiences and it's been such an amazing bonding experience just being thrown into these tiny sweaty venues.
Like tonight at the Red Devil Lounge in San Francisco.
It was a really emotional show for me, because I lived there for 7 of the best years of my life.
They were tough times emotionally but the city really smothered me with love and understanding.
It was nice to go back tonight - a happier man - and see a room jam packed full of people who live in a city I consider to be my second home.
I always say that I love Richard 20 percent more than San Francisco. That's saying something! Because I love Richard an inconceivable amount.. but San Fran is running at second, closely followed by Star Wars.
Chicago, it must be said - is officially fucking awesome.
Loved Millennium park - it's a breathing work of art.
And the people, the food, the design of city made it all something to behold.
Two great shows there and now just 2 more to do in the U.S.
L.A and our second New York show.
When I get back to England I am taking 4 days completely away in the country with Rich - no cell phone no laptop no work no stress. Nothing.
It's been absolutely incredible but also a lot of work!
I need to recharge my batteries before the real work of promoting the single starts.
O.K .. on that note I'm off!
Sending you oodles of inappropriate affection.
xxD

Hollywood Previews - Video Interview with Darren
Thanks to Manu for sending me this link. This is a really good video interview that Darren did for Hollywood Previews...
http://ocregister.hollywoodpreviews.com/?s=music&t=video&u=darren-hayes-interview

UK 'On The Verge Of Something Wonderful' Single Pre Order

Pre-order 'On The Verge Of Something Wonderful' the stunning new single from Darren Hayes forthcoming album 'This Delicate Thing We've Made' online now from Townsend Records
http://www.townsend-records.co.uk/artist.php?artist=Darren+Hayes
There will be three versions released. Each single features unique artwork as well as exclusive bonus tracks. These include a brand new song 'Fallen Angel' (never before released and not on the new album) a live version of 'I just want you to love me' and the music video for "On The Verge Of Something Wonderful'. With club mixes of 'step into the light' and gorgeous specially commissioned art work, 'On The Verge Of Something Wonderful' is a single release full of extras.

Music Plus TV interview video
MusicPlusTV.com did a wonderful interview with Darren Hayes on the set of his "On The Verge of Something Wonderful" set when he was in LA. It's about 11 minutes long and you can see it by clicking below...

Darren's "Open letter to Editor of Brisbane's Sunday Mail"
Darren posted this blog tonight in response to an article that was in Brisbane's Sunday mail today. I didn't sent the article in question out earlier because it was rubbish and I didn't want to perpetuate the lies they were saying but if you'd like to read the article, you can read it from their website here:
http://www.news.com.au/sundaymail/story/0,,21916508-952,00.html
And here is Darren's blog....

Saturday, June 16, 2007
Open letter to Editor of Brisbane's Sunday Mail
Current mood: disappointed
In response to the article in your news paper that suggests I 'dissed' the town I grew up in I have to say I'm appalled.
The story is completely false and you didn't even get my Father's name right. You just printed a lie.
The opinions you expressed as mine are not even my words.
They have been lifted from press release written by a U.K journalist.
For the record, Peter is my brother. Not my father.
So much for getting basic facts straight.
Considering my love for Brisbane is actually a part of my new record (I name check, with love, the street I grew up in on 'How to Build a Time Machine') the idea that I would say negative things about Brisbane is preposterous.
I adore my home town and I'm proud of my 'poor' upbringing.
It was a struggle as most people's lives are. But one of the biggest themes in my music and in my life is that which does not break us makes us stronger.
There's a whole history of my love affair with Brisbane that you've chosen not to report because the truth is kind of boring.
It happens to be mine and my English partner Richard's favourite Australian city. When he was on tour with me in Australia last year he proclaimed Brisbane his 'top spot' in Australia, much to the horror of my Sydney and Melbourne friends. After performing at the Sydney Opera House we stayed at Brisbane's Stamford Plaza for a week - If you bothered to ask any of the staff there, I've been calling that hotel my second home for the past 7 years.
I return home more times a year than you would know because I do not publicize it. l don't live my life as a celebrity and I value my time in Brisbane with my family in a private and treasured way.
As for my views on gay marriage, there is nothing 'veiled' about my remarks on Civil Partnerships and John Howard's refusal to make it a reality for gay men and women in Australia.
I consider the recognition of Civil Partnerships to be a basic civil right and it's about time this archaic law was changed. Gay Australians deserve this.
There. Words from my mouth. Feel free to quote them.
To my actual Australian and Brisbane audience who have stood by me and supported me for the past 10 years - I'm sorry you had to think for even one second that this tabloid fodder was in any way an indication of who I am.
I'm a Brisbane boy and proud of it. And I'm completely offended at the accusatory nature of this article.
I defended myself as a child against small minded bullies and I'll do the same thing as an adult against media ones.
Brisbane Rules : Bullshit doesn't.
Sincerely
Darren Hayes

Darren's Myspace Blog - Toronto Rocked My Ass!
Darren posted this new myspace blog tonight from Toronto...
Friday, June 15, 2007

Toronto Rocked My Ass!
Current mood: ecstatic
Up there with the best gigs ever..
This year just seems to keep getter better and better.
I'm feeling great by the way.. definitely on the mend from the flu (for those who were asking) and voice was kicking tonight..
It started when we landed in Toronto.. the Canadians were so friendly and I knew that we were going to have a magical time here.
Night before had a gorgeous meal with our new drummer Peter and Tracey and Shave at the Italian over the road from the Delta hotel.
It was so nice to sit outside and breathe warm night air and relax.
Had a warm and friendly couple of interviews for t.v and press this afternoon and then made my way to soundcheck.
Rob from Temposhark gave me a copy of their brand spankin' new album 'The invisible line' and the artwork is stunning. I love it.
Did Casey at soundcheck and then got ready for the gig.
We had the most enthusiastic crowd I've seen in a while!
I loved the Mod club and everyone was a dream to work with.
We played our asses off and I owned the stage tonight.
Loved every second of it and thank you Toronto for making me feel like it hasn't been so long between visits!
Off to Chicago tomorrow for the first of 2 shows.
This tour is shaping up to be a gem.
p.s saw 15 seconds of the video for 'On the verge of Something Wonderful' today and it blew my mind. I don't wanna call it.. but o.k I will. Best. Video. Ever!
xxxD

Daily Star Review of Darren's Soho Revue Bar Performance
Thanks to Laura for sharing this news. This review of Darren's exclusive press gig at the Soho Revue Bar in London was in the June 14 issue of the Daily Star (UK).

Darren Hayes, Soho Revenue Bar, London.
Sounds like the ex Savage Garden man has been listening to Kate Bush and Prince in his three years away. Gone is the cheesy pop-rock and in its place are synths, spacey squelches and lyrics that are pure melodrama. SITL, with its references to mystical fortresses, is the musical equivalent of one of those fantasy posters you get down the market. If a unicorn had popped up on stage with Darren at this point it wouldn't have looked out of place. How to build a time machine is a tear-jerker-meets-Erasure-esque pop stomper, while funky Me Myself And (i) would make Prince himself shake his tiny purple tush. Give Daz a chance and you might be surprised.

New blog from Darren - Back, ye devil! Back I say!
Darren posted this new blog on his myspace...
Monday, June 11, 2007
Back, ye devil! Back I say!
Current mood: drained
Just decompressing from the gig tonight at The Canal Room, NYC.
Short story was it was a gorgeous and emotionally generous audience and a charged and vibey show. The long story begins a day or so ago in London..
Barely had time to scatch myself after the London gig and I was on my way to Heathrow to make the flight to New York.
I definitley had a melancholic moment saying goodbye to my little family - everything feels a bit like a blur at the moment - trying to remember to smell the roses and enjoy the present. You know those kind of hugs you give when you want to store it up for later use? I managed one of those before running for the car waiting to take me to the airport.
I don't want to keep going on and on about being ill, but I'm still not 100% (to be honest I'm about 50%) and although the weird fever thing has moved on - the left over effects haven't. Still lose my breath, still have moments of feeling really weak. I felt so shattered when I arrived in Manhattan and spent the evening before just stocking up on fresh healthy food and vitamins. Did the whole steam inhalation thing and thank God for Whole Foods Supermarket.
I managed to get a fairly decent sleep and headed down to the venue for soundcheck and some press. It was a bit stressful because I had a massive sinus headache so wasn't feeling great..and as I was leaving I saw this old man get hit on his motorcycle. He got knocked off and he was really scared! Me and a group of people ran to help him but no one wanted to move him in case he had hurt his spine. The poor thing was virtually choking from the strap on his helmet. I could see his face was turning blue and the gaggle of 'helpers' around were yellling out 'Don't move him!!' and I was yelling back 'He can't breathe!'. In the end someone helped him with his helmet and I held his hand and about ten minutes later.. he just got up! Lol. He was fine. Just shocked.
Anyway, kind of threw me and I headed uptown to my hotel with a then throbbing headache and feel really dehydrated. Had to sit in the shower for a half hour just to get my voice to sound O.K (bloody flu!!) and then put on my pimp white suit and headed downtown to the Canal Room.
It was sweaty, feverish (so was I!) and urgent. The voice worked. It was hard, but it came through when I needed it. Loved the audience and the Canal Room was a really cool space. I had to work REAL hard on stage to breathe properly and find the energy needed. But the crowd ROCKED! It kind of hit me half way through the show that I really am not back on my feet physically yet.. but somehow that INCREDIBLE audience carried me and I was touched and moved by the kindness and love in the room.
Thank you so much New York, yet again, for welcoming me and my band with such sincerity. Everyone has been so kind. The Blue Room filmed the show to include a few songs to go with the interview that did earlier. Arjan from Arjanwrites.com came (and was adorable in person... love him and love his column). Saw Elizabeth from Time Out (LOVe her!) and of course the lovely folks from Entertainment Weekly.
After the show I got to meet a lot of the above as well as my friend Jason who bought his friend Maripol (amazing iconic stylist, designer, photographer, artist.. google her!) and I have to say it was around that time that I started to feel feverish again and like I just may have pushed myself a little too much!
It was all good though because my friend Myrna Suarez (amazing photographer) came back to my hotel room and we had a slumber party with room service and bad t.v. We joked that how UN rock'n'roll my life is.. thinking that most people would assume I'd be out at some fab club instead of rockin' my boxers in front of room service at midnight. She spoiled me, gave me a neck rub and talked to me about anything and everything not Darren Hayes Inc.
It was lovely to hang out quietly and effortlessly with my dear friend and now I'm getting ready for bed and A WHOLE DAY OFF!!!
Did you hear me?
A WHOLE DAY.
I am going to sleep it away and try to keep pushing the last remnants of this 'thing' back into the place that colds and flus go when they're through torturing us. (Don't think that I"m unaware of how overly dramatic and complaining I have been about this.. but in my defence.. A. I'm a man, and B. I'm a singer. and C. It sucks. I'm so glad I've got a few days before the next gig. Hopefully I'll be back to normal by Toronoto! And thank you God, the universe and everything for making sure I can still sing even though on the inside it seems like I shouldn't be able to! I think it's all your good vibes. Ie YOU reading this. ;)
Right..
I'm off to get some shut eye.
Sending you love..
xxxD

Shakefire.com - 10 Question Inteview with Darren
Shakefire.com did a funny "Quickie 10" interview with Darren.
You can read it from their website: http://www.shakefire.com/q10/darrenhayes.html.

Arjanwrites.com Review of Darren's NY Canal Room Show
Arjan just posted a wonderful review of Darren's New York show in his Arjan Write's music blog...
Darren Hayes Live @ Canal Room, New York City
Here is the link to where you can read the review from his website:
http://www.arjanwrites.com/arjanwrites/2007/06/darren_hayes_li.html

Arjan Writes - Sneak Peek: Darren Hayes " This Delicate Thing We've Made"
Arjan has a wonderful review of some of the new songs from Darren Hayes' upcoming album' This Delicate Thing We've Made" on his "Arjan Writes" website.
Click on this link to read his "Sneak Peek: Darren Hayes " This Delicate Thing We've Made":
http://www.arjanwrites.com/arjanwrites/2007/06/sneak_peek_darr.html

Billboard Chuck Taylor's review of "Step Into The Light"
Click here to read the review from Billboard's website
Step Into the Light
DARREN HAYES
Producer(s): Darren Hayes, Justin Shave
Genre: DANCE
Label: Powdered Sugar

Savage Garden main man Darren Hayes' new solo album, "This Delicate Thing We've Made," was previewed in the United States at a series of sold-out live showcases where response was nothing less than manic. While the double album is as diverse as the seasons, first single "Step Into the Light" is a joyous dancefloor steamer, complete with 11 diverse mixes offering radio, club and dub rubs. Pezza perhaps prompts the ultimate full-body flop sweat, hurling Hayes' falsetto, mungo chorus and thwacking percussion above the clouds. Blanco appreciably adds sweeping strings, while Moran delivers a transcendent beat-coral best-suited to airwaves. Hayes' project joyously transcends all genres - and an AC release with the enduring moxie of "Truly Madly Deeply" is imminent - but as a reminder of Hayes' versatile melodic bootprint, "Light" is a hell of a celebratory beacon. - Chuck Taylor

Pre-order "This Delicate Thing We've Made" from the UK
Thanks to Dot for sending me this link to where you can pre-order Darren's new album "This Delicate Thing We've Made" from HMV UK for only £8.99. What a great price!
btw The album will be released on August 20, 2007 but you can pre-order from them now to make sure you reserve a copy!
http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1&sku=668402

Wayne G added Darkness mix to his myspace player
Wayne G added "Darren Hayes - Darkness (Wayne G & Porl Young Mix) to his myspace player. Thanks so much to Helen for sharing this news that Wayne sent out in a bulletin from his myspace...
http://www.myspace.com/djwayneg
Another little gem from the unreleased vaults is up for your aural pleasure.....I will be putting more unreleased bits up this week.
Njoy.
Wayne G

Room Thirteen - 2 excellent reviews of Darren's album and London gig
Thanks to Helen for sending me the links to these two excellent write ups on Darren from Michelle Moore (Room Thirteen). The first is a general review about Darren and his upcoming album and the second is her review of his London gig (she gave him a rating of 11 out of 13!)
http://www.roomthirteen.com/cgi-bin/news_view.cgi?NewsID=4953
http://www.roomthirteen.com/cgi-bin/tour_set.cgi?SetID=4300

Darren's Myspace Blog - Your Vibes Worked

Saturday, June 9, 2007
Your Vibes Worked
Current mood: relieved
Amazing gig.
Amazing.
Didn't know if I would have to cancel as I'd felt so ill yesterday but woke up today feeling strong and by the time I took the stage something just washed over me and I knew it was going to be a special performance.
Poor Boyd, my manager, is on day 2 of the 'bug'.. he looked like he was going to pass out! I told him he'd have a horrible night tonight and by tomorrow he too might have broken the back of it.
I've never really had a virus come on so quick or strong before this but I'm glad it's going!
The crowd were mad up for it.
We performed 'Casey' for the first time ever.
I sang 'I dont know you anymore' for the 2nd time in 7 years.
I wore my pimp white suit.
I sang my heart out.
Someone stole my cup off stage again (they stole it off stage the night before too! and it was my favorite mug from home! ggrrrrr! hehe).. Only tonight, as my body was oozing with infectious disease I did comment that I hope the person who stole my cup got the flu hehe.
It was a magical night and I want to thank you all for your well wishes and good vibes.
Off to the U.S tomorrow and New York show the next day.
Lookin' forward to it.
Big love
and see you soon.
xxD

Darren's Myspace Blog - Star Wars Sheets

Saturday, June 9, 2007
Star Wars Sheets
Current mood: exhausted
Hello interweb..
So I'm sitting here under my Star Wars quilt watcing a t.v show called 'Braniac' and about to head upstairs to start getting my body ready for the gig tonight.
We had our media showcase yesterday and what many of you don't know is that I was sick as a dog! All the plane travelling and long hours obviously don't help the immune system but I came home from L.A a little under the weather and by thursday I had a nasty 'thing'. You know the drill : sore muscles all over, fever sweats, sore throat etc etc. Dull. But bloody annoying for a singer.
Thursday night I went to bed and had no idea when I woke up if I'd be able to sing.
I'd been to the doctor's during the day and he'd muttered something about a sinus infection and to be honest I had so much to do I just got on with it.
After the gig I literally sat in the stairwell of the venue and could have fallen asleep. I met someone lovely from the press who must have thought I was a crack addict as I couldn't stop sweating! And then came home and didn't even get my shoes off before falling into a deep sleep still in my stage clothes. I don't think I've ever felt so sucker punched by a virus before. Just zapped me of all energy.
Long story short I had one of those nights where fever makes you sweat every piece of moisture from everything you ever drank out of your body and woke up this morning feeling like I'd broken the monster's back. Not over it but definitley not in the thick of it anymore.
It was sweet because I got spoiled a lot (hence someone making up a bed on the sofa with my favorite star wars bedding hehe). I'm going to go now and run a hot shower and breath in hot steam for half an hour. It tends to be the one thing that really helps a singer's voice.
Anyway writing this because I coud use your posiive vibes! Got a busy month ahead so can't let this little gremlin take me down!
Thanks to everyone for their support yesterday and glad you didn't notice I was feeling like something you would scrape off the bottom of your shoe!
Love you..
xD

ARIA Club Chart - Step Into The Light #22 this week
Darren's "Step Into The Light" (Shave & Sugar / Hook n Sling mix) dropped to # 22 on this week's ARIA Top 50 Club Chart (Australia) dated June 11, 2007.
It was # 10 last week and it's been on the chart for 12 weeks so far.

Darren Hayes Interview on "The Today Show" (AU) Wednesday June 6
Thanks so much to Lynne for sharing this news on Darren's forum to alert us to the interview and to Kate (teddybear) for capturing the video of the interview and sharing the file with us.
Click on the following link to watch the video or feel free to right click and save to your computer. You can also find the file on our video page (see top menu).
http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/video/todayshowau060507.wmv

Darren's Myspace Blog - Smiley Happy People

I put in another picture of me when I was in New York last..
In my favourite new trenchcoat.

Anway.. I'm off to bed now. Got a radio interview tomorrow and then band rehearsals so I'm going to get some shut eye.
Love you as always
xxD

The Daily Telegraph/Sydney Confidential (AU) article - June 7
Darren is featured in the Sydney Confidential section of The Daily Telegraph online (June 7).
There is a nice picture of Darren and Janice that goes along with the story.
Use the following link to see the picture and read the article: http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,21860499-5006002,00.html

Darren's Myspace Blog - The Surreal Life

Tuesday, June 5, 2007
The Surreal Life
Went to a celebrity 'do' tonight in London.
Nice enough of them to have me and all that - but I couldn't help but feel strangely disconnected from it all.
I've never been a celebrity anyway - so it's no suprise that I'm not the most experienced at these kinds of things - but I sat and watched the whole thing unfold before my eyes with a bit of a wry smile I guess.
Paparazzi desperate to get pictures of Victoria Beckham.
Enrique Eglesius getting screamed at by grown women.
Random thoughts that went through my head...
As the man at the table next to me churned through cigarettes like oxygen I thought Could you smoke MORE please? I haven't got enough ashtray smell on my clothes or asthma in my lungs.
Free champagne.
Awards for Angelina Jolie.
Victoria looks thinner in real life.
Ferne cotton has a cute boyfriend.
Victoria Newton the famous gossip columnist from London's Sun was strangely stunning and spectacular looking in red, red, red.
And though I was dressed up in my best designer outfit all I wanted to do was curl up in bed.
Nice of them to have me and all that.
Reminded me of a John Lennon Song.
"I'm just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round.
I really love to watch them roll.
No longer riding on the merry go round.
I just had to let it go."
Indeed.
xD

DARRENHAYES.COM gets a makeover!
If you haven't visited Darren's official website in the last few days, you may not have noticed the fantastic new design. It's very cool!
There are also some great new pics in the gallery and a new look to the forum.
Check it out! http://www.darrenhayes.com

POPrepublic June 07 issue - 2 Darren mentions
Thanks to Manu for this news. :)
Darren has two mentions in the June 07 issue of POPrepublic's newletter.
http://www.poprepublic.tv/popjune07.pdf
First on page 3, in the editorial it says....
"Darren Hayes is a bloody genius, just wait til you hear the new album and I will be proved absolutely right!"
And then on page 21, on their Remix Top 10 Chart Darren's "Step Into the Light" (Shave and Sugar Mix) is #1.

Step Into the Light #10 on ARIA Club chart - June 4
On the new ARIA (Australia) Top 50 Club Chart dated June 4, 2007...
Darren Hayes - Step Into The Light (Shave & Sugar / Hook n Sling mix) is # 10 (down 1 from last week, 11 weeks on the chart)

Two New Songs Added to Darren's Myspace
Darren has added samples of "On The Verge of Something Wonderful" and "Me, Myself and I" to the music player on his myspace.
Check them out at: http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayes

Darren's Myspace Blog - The Music Video
Darren posted this fantastic new blog on his myspace. It has some great pictures that go along with it too that you'll have to go to his myspace to see. Here is the link:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=140713037&blogID\ =271530848

The Music Video
Category: Music
I'm back in London from L.A having just flown there and back within 4 days to shoot the video for 'On The Verge of Something Wonderful'. It was quite the feat I must say, flying there and back and working so hard with so much at stake.
I said to the directors 'I woke up this morning and thought.. should I pay cash for a house or make this video? And I chose VIDEO!!'. All jokes aside, being indie means I pay for it. All. And that's a scary thought but also a liberating one.
Rather than try to explain to you what the visual idea was, I've included a very early draft of what we eventually settled on. This was written by Adam and Justin at The Saline Treatment and was the reason I chose them.
The song 'On The Verge....' Is loosely about standing at the precipice of an adventure.
In mind it was the jumping off point for me delving into the depths below emotionally for this album. And in some ways it's like the opening theme song for me as the time traveler in the role of album narrator. I go back to go forward.
So the video needed to be a flurry of all the influence and the energy that the album conjures up. Lots of green screen and reacting to things that will be put in in post later. They'll be animating for some time I imagine so there's lots for them to do but I'm very excited to see the end results.
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First Video Treatment Idea from The Saline Project for Darren Hayes 'On The Verge Of Something Wonderful'
With nothing but a black void as our canvas, this video opens with a series of heavy references to 1980's era experimental music videos. Talking Heads. Devo. Berlin.
All of the imagery feels somehow tweaked and manipulated. The visuals might have a 80's sensibility, but the presentation is unmistakably 2007.
Darren is very much the straight man in this fantastic world. In one set up, shades of Max Headroom. In another, the time traveler with his uniform of bright orange shoes and tie blowing in the wind as he travels through a fantastical world. Totally in control of this incredible chaos, occasionally letting us in on the fact that he understands how wonderfully abstract all this is, providing a sort of stylistic barometer to the kind of imagery that continually splashes across the screen.
Anything is possible in this world - dream sequences, fantastic personal visions, and more straight-forward performance sequences woven into a beautiful and strange tapestry.
Cities rise, cars made from cardboard appear as Darren and company walk the streets of a herky jerky city. Beams of neon light dance in the black sky to the rhythm of the synthesizer. An apartment assembles itself around us and we find Darren typing at a typewriter. A spool of paper wraps itself around him but he continues to type. The camera follows the paper which becomes a road. Darren rides a cardboard bicycle down the typing paper road. He dodges cars as traffic gets more intense. Suddenly the cars smash into each other and then unfold into waves. Darren's bicycle becomes a boat and oars fall from the sky as the camera pulls back to see him in a makeshift ocean. The camera pulls back farther and we see the earth spinning. Enlarged cities and miniature planes float around the globe and the camera rotates to reveal the earth as a hat on Darren's head. He throws the hat aside as desks unfold around him and coworkers and supervisors populate and endless office space. Darren tries to sort an ever growing heap of papers and the camera pulls back to reveal...
Hastily-made assemblage sets and props, heaped together from chunks of cardboard, toys, kids costumes and vintage instruments. Helping us create a world that is a perfect melding of retro and futurism.
The endless unfolding will continue, transforming and changing as Darren sometimes sings to camera, sometimes ignores us. Often playing with the concepts in the track, sometimes illustrating them pretty accurately- but never without a twist. We'd love to work with Darren in putting this sequence of vignettes together, pulling as much from his life, dreams, and lyrics as possible.
Like some of the great 1980's videos, Michael Gondry films, and Bjork promos, we work heavy visual elements into abstract but readable moments. With Darren as our host and guide, we enter this world immediately, with no explanation, no bookends, nothing - this is the creative statement being made and any sort of excuse or twist would water down what is strong, pure and understandable to the modern viewer.

Pics from Darren's video shoot on "Pink is The New Blog"
Some pics from Darren's new video shoot were posted on "Pink is The New Blog" today. (Use the following link and then scroll down to the pictures).
http://trent.blogspot.com
Darren Hayes, who is working feverishly on his new album, began work on a new music video in LA this week and in addition to busting out a few really cute facial expressions he busted up a very special guest star for his video.
How sweet of the boy to let the crazy Ms. Janice Dickinson appear in his music video. Bless his heart. I can't wait to see the final result.

Darren's Myspace Blog - Supermodel! Work! Do your thing!
Friday, June 1, 2007
Supermodel! Work! Do your thing!
Sitting in the air port lounge on my way home to London. This will be a quick one but wanted to let you know the video shoot went great. Our iconic uberguest was The Miss Janice Dickinson and she did not disappoint. It was literally a tiny cameo but it's already garnered quite a bit of attention that we both think is quite funny!
Having her appear in the video was not planned at all. I had met her through a friend briefly the day before the video shoot. I was struck actually by how much grace and star quality she carried with her up close and I jokingly said she could play the part of the evil sexy shopaholic in the video. And to our shock she said yes! The idea that the 80's were an era of success made it the perfect avenue for Miss Thing to strut her stuff loaded down by way too many shopping bags. She played a tiny but memorable part and was whisked in and our in a flurry of fun.
To me, when I think of the era that Janice really took her place as a supermodel it was all about glamour and animated joy. She brought those qualities and more on the set and we were all raving about how kind and friendly she was on set - nothing at all like the character she tends to play out on t.v. She was the consummate professional and looked, smelled and performed stunningly.
I'll give you more of an update on the video and some photos when I land!
xD

Billboard (US) Mention of Darren
Thanks to Holly for sharing this brief mention of Darren in Billboard (US)...
GOOD WORKS
Billboard 05-05-2007
TRUE COLORS
Savage Garden's Darren Hayes has joined Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane and others to raise awareness for the Trevor Project, a nationwide suicide prevention hotline for gay youth. A June 25 charity event at the Hudson Theatre in the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York will bring awareness to and raise money for the project. For more info, go to thetrevorproject.org.GOOD WORKS

Limited edition of "Step Into The Light" CD available for purchase!
Perfect Beat (based in the USA) has a limited edition mix cd of Darren's "Step Into the Light" available for purchase. (You can hear clips of the tracks on their page as well).
Here is the link and what they said about it in their newsletter...
http://perfectbeat.com/product_info.php?products_id=15853
Darren Hayes
Step Into The Light (Limited Edition)
The HUGE Perfect Beat exclusive of the week! Former Savage Garden front man gets his latest release remixed by Tony Moran and Moto Blanco. Be the cool one on the block and get this before every one else... Limited edition, and pressed up just for us! Enjoy!
Tracklisting:
Tony Moran Radio Mix (4:31)
Moto Blanco Radio Mix (3:15)
Tony Moran Full Mix (8:54)
Moto Blanco Club Mix (8:13)
Hook n Sling Mix (7:22)

Darren "Headlining" at Pride London!
This news was posted on pinknews.co.uk...
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-4511.html
Pride London main acts announced
Amy Bourke
Pride London has announced the acts that will be performing on the main stage in Trafalgar Square.
The event, which takes place on June 30, will take place after the parade and will start at 2pm.
Headlining is Darren Hayes, formerly of Savage Garden. Pride London patron Mz Fontaine will follow, along with QBoy, who recently performed across America on the Homo Revolution tour.
This year's presenters are Graham Norton, John Barrowman, Amy Lame', Jamie Crick and Lucio of Capital Radio.
Guest speakers will include the Mayor of London, Lord Smith and Kristine Garina Chair of Moziaka Riga, Pride London's twinned event.
Pete Heyes, Production Director of Pride London, said: "The main stage is the place where we try to bring together the politics and entertainment that define Pride London.
"This year we really wanted to showcase acts that the gay community is listening to.
"All our artists, presenters and programmers give their time to the charity for free, and the high-profile line-up shows their skill and commitment, for which we are very grateful."
"It was hard work to follow the success of EuroPride, but we feel that this year Pride London has really got to the roots of committed musical and artistic talent."
The full line up includes:
Darren Haynes
Jimmy Sommerville
UnkleJam
Dragonettes
Axe Girl
QBoy
Nemesis
Mz Fontaine
Kelly and The Kelly Girls
Aquilas Kiss

Hear 2 new Darren Hayes Songs on Popjustice.com
Popjustice is featuring samples of 2 of Darren's new songs from his upcoming double album. You can hear a clip of his first single "On The Verge Of Something Wonderful" from the album by following this link:
http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1158&Itemid=279
And hear a clip of "Me, Myself and I" by following this link:
http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1160&Itemid=265

GenerationQ article - Darren Hayes makes return to the charts
http://www.generationq.net/articles/Darren-Hayes-makes-return-to-the-charts-00001.html
Darren Hayes makes return to the charts
Darren Hayes has broken into the Top 10 on the ARIA Club Chart with Step Into The Light.
by Chris Pycroft - Associate Producer AU on 2007-05-28
For the last nine weeks, Into The Light has been gradually climbing the club charts under the artist name of Shave & Sugar. But now, as momentum continues to grow for Darren Hayes' new album This Delicate Thing We've Made, a taste of what can be expected from the upcoming double disc release has officially been revealed.
The song, which now has the official title of Step Into The Light (Shave & Sugar Mix), has moved for the first time into the ARIA Club Chart Top 10 at position number nine.
It signals the official return to the charts for Hayes, whose last chart appearance was at the end of 2005 with the release of the single So Beautiful.
The original name of Shave & Sugar for its release to clubs comprised of the surname of Justin Shave; a co-producer and writer for the upcoming album, and also an excerpt from the name of Hayes' independent record label Powered Sugar.
Step Into The Light has since been remixed by up to twelve different DJs including [Love] Tattoo, and was featured in the 2007 Mardi Gras.
This Delicate Thing We've Made will be released on 20 August.
In the coming weeks, GenerationQ will be previewing This Delicate Thing We've Made. If you liked Darren's music before, then just wait until you hear him now...

Sunday Telegraph Article
There was a nice article about Darren in today's Sunday Telegraph (Australia). Thanks to Rosie for scanning it. (click on the image below to see a larger version of the scan)

And I've typed up the text for those of you that need to use a translator to read it. Here it is...
New-look Hayes on song
With a stylish short haircut, a gym-toned bod and a new wardrobe, Darren Hayes is putting himself back on the radar.
Having split from his major record label, Sony BMG, the former Savage Garden front man has been busily working towards the independent release of his new solo album, This Delicate Thin We've Made, in August.
The first single, On The Verge of Something Wonderful, will be released on June 25, and Hayes will film a video clip for the track in Los Angeles next week.
"This Delicate Thing is my most important record, because it's the first one where I've been fully aware of what I was doing, and why," Hayes, 35, says.
"I went back and literally looked at my whole life -- the joy, the sadness, the death of friends, the birth of children, the rise and the fall of a career."
Fan's may have unknowingly already heard his new material, as club DJs around the world have been playing one of the tracks, Step Into The Light.
The track peaked on the local dance charts at No. 12 and was distributed with Shave and Sugar credited as the artist.
Justin Shave is the name of Hayes' producer, and Hayes' company is called Powdered Sugar Productions.
The two-CD album will feature 25 songs, some of which are about Hayes' husband, Richard Cullen, whom he married in a civil service in London last June.
"I wanted to write an album about relationships and the idea of time travel as therapy," says the London-based Hayes, who is likely to visit Australia in the new few months.

Club Delicacy Now Open For June 30th Show
New Blog from Darren's myspace...
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Club Delicacy Now Open For June 30th Show
If you missed out on being a friend of Club Delicacy for Darren's performance at the Soho Revue Bar on June 9th, then here is the news you've been waiting for!!
Club Delicacy is now open to accept My Space friends of Darren Hayes for Darren's Soho Revue Bar performance on 30th June. She will accept every 10th friend request and those selected will not have to go through the stress or drama of trying to get tickets for the Delicacy performance on 30th June (tickets for which go on sale June 1st via hhttp://www.ticketweb.com). Because this is Darren's final show Club Delicacy will be open to past winners.
Please note that you must be aged 18 years or over to attend and no cameras or recording devices will be allowed.

Darren to perform at London Pride?
Looks like Darren will be a busy boy on June 30. In addition to his show at Delicacy, it appears he may be performing at Pride London (please note: there hasn't been any official verification yet).
http://www.pridelondon.org/
Pride London proudly presents...
Main Stage @ Trafalgar Square
Politics, entertainments and music from the likes of Darren Hayes, Dragonette, Qboy, Mz Fontiane, Kelly and The Kelly Girls, Jimmy Sommerville, Unckle Jam, Nemesis and Axe Girl

Bitemezine.net Article/Interview with Darren
Thanks to SueJ for finding this article/interview with Darren on bitemezine.net.
Here is the link to where you can read it on their site:
http://www.bitemezine.net/DHayesIV.htm

The First Single teaser coming soon
New blog from Darren's myspace....
Thursday, May 24, 2007
The First Single teaser coming soon
I wanted you guys to know that soon a snippet of 'On The Verge Of Something Wonderful' is going to get it's first public airing on www.popjustice.com
I'll be sure to let you all know in advance when to expect it - but the folks over there are keen to be the first to offer up a 30 second teaser of what is gonna be my first single from this baby.
In other news, I spent the day with Justin overseeing the 5.1 surround sound mix of 13 tracks that will feature on the DVD version of the record with animations after Christmas this year.
Tomorrow I do the album shoot and Monday I leave for L.A to shoot the video for 'Verge'..
It's all happening!
I want to thank you all so much for being so freakin' cool to me.
I spend waaay too much time on 'tinternet reading all your notes and comments and although slightly sleep deprived - you are SO worth it.
Love..
xxD

Second Chicago show added - June 16
As the first Chicago SOLD OUT, a second Lakeshore Theater show has just been added.
Darren will play a second show on SATURDAY JUNE 16 at the Lakeshore Theater, Chicago. Tickets on sale now via http://www.ticketweb.com

Win Tickets To See An Exclusive Darren Hayes Performance
Exciting news from Darren's myspace....
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
WIN TICKETS TO SEE AN EXCLUSIVE DARREN HAYES PERFORMANCE.
Category: Music
Darren Hayes is performing an exclusive lunch time invitation only gig for the the Press and Music Industry during the day @ The Soho Revue Bar in London on June 8.
There'll be gorgeous food, fabulous cocktails and of course of a performance of music from his incredible new album 'This Delicate Thing We've Made'.
This event is invitation only but Darren has insisted we put away a bunch of free tickets for his MySpace friends.
You can not buy tickets for this event. You won't find them on Ebay. You can't even sleep your way to the top to get them (well, maybe you can do that but we wouldn't publicize it). The point is, if you would like to attend this event, enter the competition by sending a friend request to DARREN HAYES EXCLUSIVE .
We will select every 10th request.
To eligible to enter, you MUST have one of Darren's new songs as your profile song and be available to attend the show at 12.30pm on Friday June 8, 2007.
Good luck!

Temposhark Opening for Darren - North American shows
In case some of you haven't heard, the amazing Temposhark are opening for Darren on all of his North American shows in June. Check out there myspace to hear their music and check out their blogs about opening for Darren. Here is the link to their myspace and what their latest blog said...
http://www.myspace.com/temposhark
Second NEW YORK SHOW just added...
As the first New York show is now *SOLD OUT*, a second Canal Room show has just been announced.
Temposhark will play a second live show on TUESDAY JUNE 26 at The Canal Room, NYC. Supporting Darren Hayes.
Tickets on sale now via www.ticketweb.com
In other live news, the Chicago live date is now also *SOLD OUT*.
We can't wait to play live for you all in a few weeks time! :) xxx

Darren's myspace blog - The 80's Get Me Hard
Darren posted a new blog on his myspace today and it includes a really cute picture of him and Wally sleeping on the couch. So adorable!
http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayes
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
The 80's Get Me Hard
I'm watching a documentary on Scott Walker, the innovative American experimental and esoteric music maker. I don't know if this speaks of my mood today or my new direction in my musical life – but I feel a sense of solidarity with him. On that note, Willie Williams and I met up today to discuss the tour again – he having just come back from New York where he was working with that other musical outcast Laurie Anderson.
It was an inspiring meeting where he produced models and pictures to demonstrate exactly how he'll help present 'This Delicate Thing' live. It's amazing with computer aided design, you don't often need to make 'real' things. But it really helped seeing a 3D model of the stage and how it might all unfold with the music. I could be making another huge mistake by financing this show! But I live for my art and to not do this show I think is something I'd regret more than a few extra dollars in my pocket.
It's been a strange week this one. Lots of topsy turvy energy going down (anyone else feel it?) and been feeling more tired than usual. Took to having a nap on the couch on the weekend a couple times which I rarely do (Rich took a snap of Wally and I in a deep coma – could that dog be any cuter?). We were supposed to go see a movie – bought tickets and all – but ended up just staying in.
Today after our meeting we knocked about in the West End for a bit – I bought another Star Wars book I don't need and got some food from the organic store for dinner.
We had the most amazing organic food store around the corner from us called Fresh and Wild. But it got bought by 'Whole Foods' the U.S company and got closed down to allow for their huge super store opening up in Kensington. Great for Kensington but bad for us! We really loved walking there and getting awesome healthy food for dinner fresh each night. Now there's a burger place to tempt us. What to do? That's why whenever I'm near one I go crazy storing up food like an animal preparing for winter. How sad and boring that in my mid 30's I should be confessing to eating a carrot and chick pea salad instead of getting trashed at the pub?
Hehe.
Tomorrow I'm getting my hair cut again (short haircuts need cutting every few weeks have ya noticed?) and then Thursday we are in the studio doing the surround sound mix for the DVD version of the record due next year. Friday is the album photo shoot and Monday I leave for L.A for the video shoot. Super busy days huh!
Here's my ten second review on all things pop culture this week.
Paris Hilton going to jail : throw away the key.
The new Maroon 5 album : are they Savage Garden for the 2000's?
Madonna's Pharrel song : Eh.
Pharrell's ice cream Reebok trainers : Amazing.
80's Things I've rediscovered this month Alison Moyet. The first concert I ever saw and still one of my favourite singers. Love Resurrection rocks ass!
Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield. This is one of the best pop songs ever written and I'll defend it via hate mail. I don't mind saying that Brandon Flowers may have studied this song as song camp. It's sugar rush in 3 minutes.
'Swept Away' by Diana Ross. Written by Darryl Hall and someone or other. I think if Britney Spears were to launch a comeback this song would do it. In fact, could Britney please not do this song and instead could Madonna Cover it and could Calvin Harris please produce. The Family – the 'secret' Prince album that may or may not be Prince. Does anyone know?
Maniac by Michael Sembello. Is it wrong I like this song?
I started this blog tired and a bit of 80's just got me all 'up'. Thank you 80's.
Well, once again, wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who writes me on here. I do read all the notes. Obviously it's getting harder and harder to reply to a lot but I try. I try!
Sending big love..
xxD

UGO.com interview with Darren
This is a really nice interview with Darren posted on New York based website, UGO.com this week. Here is the link to where you can read it: http://www.ugo.com/ugo/html/article/?id=17314§ionId=2

Into The Light # 17 on ARIA
On the new ARIA (Australian) Top 50 Club Chart dated May 21, 2007...
Darren's "Into The Light" (Main mix) is #17.
It peaked at #14 last week and has been on the chart for 9 weeks.

Instinct Magazine Web Extra
Instinct Magazine finally posted the "Web Extra" part to their interview with Darren that appeared in their May Issue. You can read the original interview in our "articles" section of our site. (click on news in the top menu).
And you can read the new Web Extra part directly from their website. Here is the link: http://instinctmagazine.com/celebrity-interviews/darren-hayes---may-2007.html

Darren to appear on Canadian TV
Canadian fans, be on the lookout for Darren Hayes on an 80's special on Star TV in Canada. I don't have any details on when it will air but it should be soon.

Annex22 Magazine interview with Darren
There is a very good interview with Darren Hayes in the current issue of Annex22 Magazine (Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA). You can read the interview online here: http://www.annex22.com/05.16.07--DarrenHayesInt.html

Second NEW YORK SHOW just added
Exciting news from Darren's myspace...
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Second NEW YORK SHOW just added
As the first New York show is now SOLD OUT, a second Canal Room show has just been announced.
Darren will play a second show on TUESDAY JUNE 26 at The Canal Room, NYC.
Tickets on sale now via www.ticketweb.com

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New Blog from Darren - Video Killed the Radio Star
Darren posted this new blog on his myspace..
Monday, May 14, 2007
Video Killed the Radio Star
Current mood: artistic
So by now most of you reading this will have seen the second animated video piece I have commissioned to showcase music from 'This Delicate Thing We've Made'.
'Step Into The Light' was painstakingly put together by Damian Hale of onedotzero.
Damien has done some pretty amazing things actually. I first met him through his involvement with Willie Williams and their work together with Richard Cullen on the George Michael tour. They had done a lot of the video pieces that appeared on the mammoth video stage that George is touring at the moment. I loved Damien's work and I asked him to commission 2 pieces. 'Step' was the first. 'Casey' is the other.
Richard Cullen is working on 10 other songs (you've seen his first 'Who Would Have Thought?') and there's another animation house from Brooklyn, New York who I've asked to make an animated short for 'How To Build a Time Machine'.
Although some of the pieces will appear online, the entire 13 will be available some time early next year as a surround sound 5.1 single disc version of the album.
I hope it's clear that these pieces are animations.
A few lost souls have written and expressed concern that I'm 'not in my videos'.
I can assure you, I'll be in the music video for the first single 'On The Verge of Something Wonderful'.
I'm about to head off to L.A in the next couple of weeks to begin filming a big fat pop video for it. The animated shorts are not intended to be traditional music videos.
They are art pieces and they are intended to be the graphic and visual counterparts to 'This Delicate Thing We've Made'.
I hope you are enjoying the journey to August 20 as much as I am!
xxD

'Step Into the Light' Video Premiere
Exciting news from Darren's myspace and his official website...
The second animated teaser video from Darren Hayes' forthcoming album 'This Delicate Thing We've Made' will debut online this Monday.
On Monday May 14 check in at www.darrenhayes.com to see the full animated video for the album teaser track 'Step Into The Light' created by Damien Hale of award winning animation house onedotzero.
The video is one of a series of animated shorts commissioned to showcase music from the upcoming double album.
Enjoy!

The Student Zone Article - May 11
Thanks to Manu for finding this nice article about Darren's upcoming album on The Student Zone's website. Here is the link to where you can read it: http://www.thestudentzone.com/article/31647

Happy Birthday
Darren posted this new blog on his myspace....
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=140713037&blogID=262112415

Monday, May 07, 2007
Happy Birthday
Current mood: thankful
It's my birthday today and I presume I'm going to be spending it all day with the people I love. I say presume because I'm writing this before I go to bed, but plans are in motion for a lovely day.
I wanted to take this moment to say thank you to all of you and the universe I guess, for the beauty in my life.
In the entertainment industry there is a fear of getting older. But in the real world, getting older is a blessing. Just ask anyone who lost someone too soon – wrinkles are a trophy and a gift from God. To be alive today, experiencing all of this for the 35 years that I have – is the best gift I could get.
There were many years where I didn't see my life as a blessing. There were dark times (and I'm sure there will be again). But through it all, I've always had my songs and my music – and they in turn were like a beacon of hope for me. Sending out a message, a random blinking light if you will, saying 'I'm still here! I'm waiting for you!'.
'You' was Richard. It was the 'me' I forgot and in some ways it was all of you.
Thank you for sticking by me and having faith in me and allowing me the opportunity to keep doing the thing that ignites my soul.
For your wishes and your gracious time and attention I say 'Thank You'.
Love Darren

Club Delicacy Re-Opening May 9th
New Blog from Darren's myspace....
Monday, May 07, 2007
Club Delicacy Re-Opening May 9th
Category: Music
If you missed out on being a friend of Club Delicacy for Darren's performance at the Soho Revue Bar on May 12th, then here is the news you've been waiting for!!
From 9pm this Wednesday UK time Club Delicacy will be opening her arms again to accept My Space friends of Darren Hayes for Darren's Soho Revue Bar performance on 9th June. Please do not send friend requests for the June 9th show before this time/date. Club Delicacy will accept every 10th friend request and those selected will not have to go through the stress or drama of trying to get tickets for the Delicacy performance on 9th June (tickets for which go on sale Friday May 11th via www.ticketweb.co.uk ).
If you miss out on this opportunity don't worry because there is another date in June and Club Delicacy will be giving MySpace friends the same opportunity to reserve these limited number of tickets for that gig.
Please note that you must be aged 18 years or over to attend and no cameras or recording devices will be allowed. Previous/current myspace winners are not eligible to apply.

Darren's "Into The Light" #17 on the ARIA Club Chart!
Darren's "Into the Light" remix is #17 on the ARIA Club Chart (Australia) this week (moved up from 30). Seems it's been on the chart for 7 weeks under the artist name of "Shave & Sugar" and we didn't even realize it! lol This is so cool!
http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display.asp?chart=1L50
ARIA Top 50 Club Chart - May 7, 2007
#17 INTO THE LIGHT (Main mix) Shave & Sugar

POP Republic May 07 Issue
There was a mention of Darren in the new Poprepublic May 07 Issue, page 9, Riffs and Rants Section. Here is the link: http://www.poprepublic.tv/popmay07.pdf
And here is what it says...
Darren Hayes has unveiled the first sample of his new double album on his official site. Co-written by Hayes & Guy Chambers, 'Who Would Have Thought?' was premiered in the form of a stunning specially commissioned animated video on DarrenHayes.com Meanwhile another track, 'Step Into The Light' was premiered as a club remix issued to DJs worldwide, before the album version was unveiled on MySpace.com/DarrenHayes An animated video for that track will debut shortly.

Darren coming to North America in June!
This exciting news was posted on Darren's myspace and official website...
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Heads up north american fans
Dates soon to be announced for a tiny run of club shows in the U.S this June.
Keep some free time between June 10 and June 25 as Darren and band will be heating it up in cities that may or may not include L.A, N.Y, San Fran, Philly, Toronto, Detroit, Chicago.
Firm dates and locations to be announced soon!

Chart Rigger Mention of Darren
Darren was mentioned on Chart Rigger's website on Wednesday. Here is a portion of what it says, "The May 5 issue of Billboard reports Darren Hayes will be performing at a June 25 Trevor Project charity event honoring actor Nathan Lane..."
And here is the link where you can read their entire blog about it:
http://chartrigger.blogspot.com/2007/05/music-junkie-digest-saws-new-act-pet.html

Step Into The Light
New Blog from Darren's myspace...
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Step Into The Light!
It's here. Check out Darren's official MySpace www.myspace.com/darrenhayes to listen to another BRAND NEW TRACK 'Step Into The Light'
'Step Into The Light' is an album track teaser from the album 'This Delicate Thing We've Made' to be released around the world August 20, 2007.
Stay tuned. A specially commissioned animated video by world renowned animation studio onedotzero.com is coming soon.
Enjoy!

Instinct Magazine's May Issue
Darren was featured in the May 07 Issue of Instinct Magazine (US). It is currently available at newstands and bookstores across the US. I've scanned the article and typed up the text for those of you that need to use a translator to read it or weren't able to buy a copy.
Click on the Instinct Magazine cover page image below to read the entire article and see the scans

Changes Coming to Darren's Official website!
This news was posted on Darren's official website...

Important Site News.
Tuesday, 01 May 2007

We wanted to give you all a heads up about some of the changes that are coming to the site in the coming weeks, starting with the new Flash intro to the site (it's just a teaser of what's to come!), you'll need the Flash 9 player to see it. If you don't have it, it will give you a link so you can go get it. Pop over to http://www.darrenhayes.com/ to see if you are up-to-date.

That's not all though, we are going to be adding things to the site that require one of the following browsers, they are all free so just pick the one you want and download it. If you are an Internet Explorer user, you really will need version 7, we are depending on some of the bug fixes they've made!

- Internet Explorer 7 :
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.asp Windows Only
- Firefox : http://www.getfirefox.com Windows, Mac, & Linux
- Safari: Whatever version you have on your Mac!

Can't wait for you to see what we have in store for you!

Mentions of Darren on Popdirt, Chart Rigger and Electroqueer
Darren was mentioned on the following online sites this week...

Popdirt.com - http://popdirt.com
Darren Hayes 'Step Into The Light' Posted on Monday, April 30 @ 01:02:48 CDT by MusicMan
Here is the link: http://popdirt.com/

Darren Hayes Previews Another New Track, Confirms US Dates In The Works.
By J'ason D'luv (Chart Rigger)
Here is the link: http://chartrigger.blogspot.com/2007/04/darren-hayes-previews-another-new-track.html

Darren Hayes premiers 'Step Into The Light'
By Electroqueer
Here is the link: http://zxlcreative.blogs.com/electroqueer/2007/04/darren_hayes_pr.html

Darren's Official YouTube Page Moved!
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Darren's official youtube page has moved to its permanent home at http://www.youtube.com/darrenhayes
Subscribe to Darren's new page to stay informed for when new videos are added and also rate the videos while you're there!

U.S. Club Dates Looming
New Blog from Darren's myspace....
Thursday, April 26, 2007
U.S club dates looming

Don't you just hate web based mail?
Or blogs?
Or anything where you can be timed out?
Or your draft doesn't get saved?

I just spent an hour writing a really informative and funny blog.
And then I had the urge to check out David Beckhams new haircut on pinkisthenewblog.com and forgot to save my blog..and you guessed it. Erased.

And David's hair was dissapointing too.
So not worth it.
I'll know next time interweb.
You are more important that hair styles of the rich and famous.

What I wanted to say was simple really.
I'm coming back to the u.s for some more small club shows soon. We are still working out the dates but it's probably going to be in June at at his stage it's looking like L.A, SF, Chicago, New York and maybe Philly.
As always, stay tuned here for the details but for those u.s fans who keep asking, well the answer is 'yes'.

As for the 'big' tour - we finally confirmed the venue for the London date of the U.K tour that will begin late September and play in London at a very prestigious venue first week of October.
That tour is being designed by the legendary Willie Williams and will continue on to Australia aftewards and hopefully come through the u.s in summer 08.

We're planning lots of amazing things and sorry I've been out of cyberspace for a few days. Had lots of shizzle going on but it's all good.
There's so much to do. We've got another animated video coming next month to MySpace and then I'm soon shooting the actual music video with real live action 'me' in it for the first single 'On The Verge of Something Wonderful'.

Been setting up the plan all 'round the world for the release of the album in August
*yes.. to all who ask.. it WILL be released in the U.S.
And generally been running the label (it's lots of work!! but fun).

Want some boring domestic gossip?
Hmm.
We watched 'Extras' tonight - season 2 - on DVD.
Ricky Gervais kills me. He's so funny.
Strangely sad and quite relatable this new series.
Some of his interactions with man on the street.. well I can relate!

In other news, my dog loves me more each day.
He's so damned cute I want to clone him.

Um. That's it. I'm having tea with Anna Maria La Spina tomorrow to have a chat about her and someone else coming along on tour to sing backing vocals. As with all things not sure if it will happen, but we'd both like it to.
Lots of vocals on this record and the computer is getting tired of spitting my album ones out of its hard drive! Might be time for the humans to take control again.

xxD

Darren posted this blog on his myspace on Thursday, April 19, 2007
Electric!
Current mood: jubilant
So that show was electric.
Just got back from the Soho Revue Bar performance and it's probably my favourite one so far.
There was a real buzz in the air from the minute I got on stage.
I don't quite know what it was?
Perhaps it was the knowledge that I'd hidden mix cd's under some of the tables?
Or that I knew I was going to get an extended break from shows come tomorrow so I could really let my hair down on stage?
I don't know.
Most probably it was the audience who were crowded in tight and close and clapping along to the preshow music even before I took the stage.
They gave something extra to us tonight and I just played with them all evening.
We did the most blistering rendition of 'Baby I am Popular' tonight.
Complete with double time hand claps. Major kudos to the audience for keeping up.
Afterwards got to hang out with a lot of my close friends and even some MySpace peeps as well.
Twas fun and exhausting all at the same time.
I'm off to bed now to sleeeeeeep.
Thanks to you all for bringing something extra tonight.
I love that each and every show is different.
And I wouldn't change a thing.
xD

GayWired.com Article - April 18
There was a nice article posted about Darren on GayWired.com on April 18, 2007 titled "Music First: Darren Hayes". Thanks to Manu for finding it. Here is the link to where you can read it: http://www.mysocalledgaylife.com/usa/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3886&Itemid=65

Savage Garden's Darren Hayes Leaks Music, Sells Out, and Saves Kids
This is a nice article on Darren on Caustic Truths website. Here is the direct link to where you can read it http://www.caustictruths.com/mainsite/content/view/4110/10416/

The Advocate (US) - Issue 984, April 24, 2007
There is an incredible interview and gorgeous pictures of Darren in US magazine "The Advocate" this month, issue 984 dated April 24. Thanks to Laurie and Cat for sharing the scans from the article and thanks to Megan for typing up the text. Just click on the image below to read the article and see the scans.
You can purchase the digital version of the magazine online Here

"Who Would Have Thought?" Song and Animated Short Film
This is so incredible, you guys all need to see it! You don't need to be a fanclub member, just go to darren's official site (http://www.darrenhayes.com) on his homepage and click where it says "Who Would Have Thought?" Video. It's simply brilliant!

This is the blog Darren posted on his myspace about it...
(http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.viewCategory&FriendID=1407130\ 37&BlogCategoryID=15)
Sunday, April 08, 2007
"?"
'Who Would Have Thought?'
It's here. WWW.DARRENHAYES.COM
The first teaser track and animated short film from the forthcoming album 'This Delicate Thing We've Made'.
Enjoy!

Herald Sun Article - April 11
There was a small mention of Darren in the April 11 edition of the Herald Sun (Australia). Thanks to Nicky for sharing this scan...

LOGO (CBS News New York) Interview
Darren did an interview with LOGO when he was in New York for the shows at Joe's Pub. For those of you that missed it, I've added it to the video page of this site and here is the direct link to the file: March, 2007 - Logo online (US) Interview

Spicks and Specks Appearance April 11
Darren was a guest on Australian TV show "Spicks and Specks" on April 11. Thanks to Kate for capturing the video of the show for us. The file is huge so she split it into 4 parts. They have been added to our video page and you can also see them by clicking on the direct links below:

• April 11, 2007 - Spicks and Specks (AU) TV Show (Part 1)
• April 11, 2007 - Spicks and Specks (AU) TV Show (Part 2)
• April 11, 2007 - Spicks and Specks (AU) TV Show (Part 3)
• April 11, 2007 - Spicks and Specks (AU) TV Show (Part 4)

POPrepublic Review of Darren's Sydney show
There is a great review of Darren's Sydney show in this month's POPrepublic (April 2007 Issue). Click on the scan below to read the article:

WayneG's mix of "Step Into The Light"
You can hear WayneG's mix of Darren's "Step Into The Light" on his myspace: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=85061921

Great Pictures of Darren's Joe's Pub Show
Clubzone has some really wonderful pictures of Darren from his March 28th NY Joe's Club performance posted on their website. Thanks to Manu for finding them. Here is the link:f http://www.clubzone.com/photos/gallery6973.html

Arjan Writes - Listen to New Darren Hayes Track
Arjan Writes about Darren Hayes in a new article on his page. Here is the link:
http://www.arjanwrites.com/arjanwrites/2007/04/stream_new_darr.html

Darren's Recent Myspace Blogs
Reference: http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayes

Wednesday, April 18, 2007
A little birdie told me
That someone has left a few musical surprises scattered around the place at Soho Revue Bar.
Sort of like Golden Tickets.
Only what's inside the CD ain't no visit to the Chocolate Factory.
'Parently it's the music I play the select few prior to my arrival on stage.
I wonder who'll find them!

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Monday, April 16, 2007
Soho tonight
Soho Revue tonight
Don't have the energy to type lovely sentences. So this will be in chunks.
As with most shows, this one was unique. Audiences have a personality like one being.
Tonight's was curious I'd say.

We flimed bits.
Filming more on Thursday.
Per'haps they'll end up on youtube or here or somewhere for those who never got to see the little gigs.

You do know the tiny gigs were never meant to be large enough for all to see, right? That's what makes them special. I'm still trying to work out exactly how I want to present the 'big tour' per se after the album is released. Obviously in bigger venues. But keep changing my mind as to how much 'show' I want there to be.
Maybe I'll do it in two phases?

Willie Williams was at the show tonight. He heckled from the rear. So to speak.
It's always amazing to play a room small enough that you can hear what your friends say!

Right now we're in a hotel room. Decided to stay in the hotel instead of going home tonight.
Going to sleep in and get a good rest. But it's somewhat comforting to order room service and watch T.V in bed afer a gig. Makes me feel at home. Something strange about doing a show and then coming home to your own house. Major reality check! At least for 24 hours I can still bathe in the glamour that is pop and roll.

G'night!
xD

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Saturday, April 14, 2007
Rosie O

If you believe that what is happening to rosie o is wrong, please visit this site and sign the petition.

Here's the link
www.keeprosie.com
xD

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Wednesday, April 11, 2007
still turning me out!

Sunday, April 8, 2007
Setting Sun
Originallly published for Fanclub Community Members 16th February 2007

Second last song was mixed today...

'Me, Myself and (i)'

Tomorrow is a busy one.. I'm going to tell you the last song title now in case I don't write a blog tomorrow night (going out for a big shebang to celebrate the end of the beginning.. of the end)...

The last song, rather fittingly that will be mixed tomorrow is called 'Setting Sun'. And it's a really cool, knife edged bit of electro fuzz. I fuckin' love it!

Lots of stuff happening in the next few days.

Most importantly, I'm starting to get together a new vibe - beginning with a haircut. Then I'm getting straight into band rehearsals and arrangements for the live show. In the next 2 weeks there's a lot happening actually. A photo shoot for Advocate magazine in the States. A photo for an 'in the studio' piece. Getting treatments from directors for the first video and approving and working with Richard and the other animators at onedotzero (who are working on the animated surround sound DVD version of the record..)

It's so much fun and it's been a Joy already.

I'm off to bed. Talk to you maybe Monday?

Lots of love as always..

xD

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Wednesday, April 04, 2007
WORLD EXCLUSIVE TO FAN CLUB MEMBERS

First new solo music in 3 years debuts online.

It seems new Darren Hayes music has been quietly appearing digitally for some time now, without the heralding of a press release or big ceremony of a traditional marketing campaign.

First it was the familiar strains of Hayes' tenor pumping through clubs in Sydney, London and New York with the remixes of album track 'Step into The Light'. Now the first official taste of the new Darren Hayes album has hit the internet.

A 30 second sample of an album track "Who Would Have Thought' has just been debuted exclusively to fan club members of www.darrenhayes.com

The song features on the forthcoming album 'This Delicate Thing We've Made'. Written by Darren Hayes and Guy Chambers, the track was co-produced by Justin Shave and is the first official taste of Darren's new music since 2004.

As part of a campaign to expose listeners to new music prior to the release of the official single 'On The Verge of Something Wonderful' in July this year - 'Who Would Have Thought' is the first 'teaser' from the double album due August 23rd.

Stay tuned for more information about the online revealing of the FULL ALBUM VERSION complete with a specially commission animated video.

Fan club members can go to 'club radio' to listen to this teaser as well as remixes of the 'mystery' club song 'Step Into The Light' right now!

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Sunday, April 01, 2007
New Music is coming
Current mood: excited

Something official will appear somewhere eventually, but now that I'm finished the first round of club shows, let me be the first to give you a little news about the release of new music.

The first single is going to be 'On The Verge Of Something Wonderful' and will debut in July.

But prior to that, you're going to hear music in a few places.

The first piece of music from this record is already starting to circulate around clubs..
Perhaps you've already heard it and didn't even know! Keep an ear out
club kids.
Later this month another new track, 'Who Would Have Thought?' will debut on MySpace and my website along with a specially commissioned animated short.

In May, we'll be doing an Itunes promotion with a free download of yet another album teaser track. And another animation.

And then as I said, in July, the first OFFICIAL single 'On The Verge of Something Wonderful' is released worldwide to be followed by the album 'This Delicate Thing We've Made' on August 23rd.

So it's all good.

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Friday, March 30, 2007
Pink Is The New Darren Hayes

I wanted to say thanks so much to Jim for pointing the uber wonderful groovalicious readers of www.pinkisthenewblog.com to all things Darren world.

I've been a huge fan of Trent's Blog for ages.. and was so thrilled when someone from his team asked to come see my little show in NYC.

I was quite chuffed.. almost like the feeling I had being on StarWars.com when I scratched my sleepy little morning eyes .. and scanned my fave daily sites.
There I was in all my blue suited Darren-ness on pinkisthenewblog.
Woot Woot! Quite the honor.
If you haven't read Trent's blog - it's honestly my favorite of the entertainment ones out there. Pink has a really fair take on all things celeb world and actually has decent music taste. And let's face it : he loves Tori. How can you not love him?

So now it's time to say thank you to Joe's Pub and all in NYC for such an amazing turn out. I feel very touched that this little tasting of new music from me in the States has stirred such a warm reception. It was awesome tonight because I saw so many faces of people who have been here for me since the beginning in America. Cindy, Laurie, Cat, Michelle to name but a few. It was so lovely to see you guys. Special hello to Jennifer. I'm still so inpsired by your strength and courage.

Right it's past 4 again!
I've got a weekend off in Manhattan.
How great is that!

Love to you all..
talk to you from London..
xxD

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Thursday, March 29, 2007
Still Buzzing
Current mood: chipper

4 am and still marvelling at how incredible the audience was tonight..
Thank you for making me feel so welcome..

It was an electric atmosphere and NYC lived up to its reputation as being the city that we love it for..

I feel very honored to have been kept in your hearts for so long..
I'm sorry it's been a while between drinks.. but with one more show at Joe's Pub tomorrow night I feel more than sure I'm about to make up for my time away.

Had such a wonderful day.
Sound check at midday and then Rich and I went for a stroll around Soho.. some lunch and then a walk in the park with Leo and Bobby..

I had ages to prepare for my gig tonight..
but I still managed to run late! Got to the dressing room just in time to warm up and then take the stage.

It all went by in a bit of a blur and now I'm finally coming down.

I'm off to sleep now.
It's hard to switch off after a show at a 'regular' time slot..
but playing near midnight is crazy! I came back to my hotel feeling like getting breakfast. And that's exactly what I did.

Only in New York!

Thanks again to all you MySpacers and all my longtime frans who have never given up on me!

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Monday, March 26, 2007
Family Reunion
Current mood: excited

Just got back from dinner with my team in New York.
Had fun and am way ready for bed.
We did some promo today so those in the u.s might want to look out for radio stuff that I did for MTV networks as well as T.V for Logo and CBS.

It is so nice to be back in the States! It's been years since I've done any kind of promotion and it's a really nice feeling to know that people haven't compelely forgotten about me!

My baby arrives tomorrow - I'm so excited to see him! It's been almost 3 weeks we've been apart and that's about our limit. I'm so glad he's going to be here for me when I do my first u.s shows. In addition, Leonie and Robert are flying in. It's just like my little family has been reunited. Life is beautiful isn't it?

Sending you lots of love.
I'm off to bed.

xD

Darren's Interview with 2Dayfm (Australia) - March 19
Darren did an interview with radio station 2Dayfm on Morning morning (March 19). Thanks to Maria for capturing the audio for us. I've uploaded the file to our audio page. Here is the direct link to the file (right click and save): March 19, 2007 - 2dayfm Radio (Australia) Interview

Darren's Interview on Sunrise (Australia) - March 19
Darren did an interview on Australian morning program "Sunrise" on Monday (March 19). Thanks to Kate for capturing the video for us. I've uploaded the file to our video page. Here is the direct link to the file (right click and save): March 19, 2007 - Sunrise (AU) Interview

Club Delicacy Opening Soon For 19th April Performance
Passing along news from Darren's website and his myspace...

Club Delicacy Opening Soon For 19th April Performance

If you missed out on being a friend of Club Delicacy for Darren's performance at the The Soho Revue Bar on April 16th, then this is the news you've been waiting for!!

From 9pm this Wednesday UK time Club Delicacy will be opening her arms yet again to accept My Space friends of Darren Hayes for Darren's The Soho Revue Bar performance on 19th April. She will accept every 10th friend request and those selected will not have to go through the stress or drama of trying to get tickets for the Delicacy performance on April 19th (tickets for which go on sale Thursday March 22nd via www.ticketweb.co.uk).

If you miss out on this opportunity don't worry because there are more dates all the way up to June and Club Delicacy will be giving MySpace friends the same opportunity to reserve these limited number of tickets for each gig.

Please note that you must be aged 18 years or over to attend and no cameras or recording devices will be allowed. Previous/current myspace winners are not eligible to apply.

Club Delicacy To Re-Open Her Doors Friday
New Blog from Darren's myspace...
Monday, March 12, 2007
Club Delicacy To Re-Open Her Doors Friday
Category: Music

Club Delicacy is the ONLY way on the net where UK fans can reserve two tickets to Darren's performances at The Soho Revue Bar, London.

From 9pm this Friday UK time Club Delicacy will be opening her arms to accept MySpace friends of Darren Hayes. She will accept every 10th friend request and those selected will not have to go through the stress or drama of trying to get tickets for the Delicacy performance on April 16th (tickets for which go on sale Monday March 19th via www.ticketweb.co.uk).

If you miss out on this opportunity don't worry because there are plenty more dates all the way up to June and Club Delicacy will be giving MySpace friends the same opportunity to reserve these limited number of tickets for each gig.

Please note that you must be aged 18 years or over to attend and no cameras or recording devices will be allowed. Previous myspace winners are not eligible to apply.

Darren Hayes: Singing Star Wars' Praises
This new Blog was posted on Darren's myspace about the interview with Darren on starwars.com :)

Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Darren Hayes: Singing Star Wars' Praises
Category: Music

Check out a recent interview with Darren talking about one of his favourite topics and on one of his favourite websites [HERE]

Enjoy! Darren Hayes Admin

Tastitune's Article - Darren to Create an Opus - March 13
There was a new article about Darren posted on TastiTune's website today. The article is titled "Darren to Create an Opus" and you can read it [HERE]

Darren's 1st London Show a Huge Success!
Read an incredible review of Darren's March 8th London concert on Electroqueer's Blog: http://zxlcreative.blogs.com/electroqueer/2007/03/darren_hayes_ov.html
Read Darren's feelings about the show on his myspace blog that he posted the day after: "My Favorite Gig so far. And I've done a lot of gigs in 10 years."
and another Blog expression disappointment that people recorded his gig after being asked not to: "to the .01 percent "

POPrepublic Article - March 07 Issue
Thanks to Manu for letting us know that there is a small article about Darren on page 4 of the current issue of POPrepublic (March 2007). Here is the link: http://www.poprepublic.tv/popmar07.pdf

Brisbane Concert Announcement!
This great news for the Australian fans was posted on Darren's website and his myspace today...

Brisbane Performance News

We've launched www.myspace.com/clubbrisbane! Club Brisbane will be the only way on the net where Brisbane Darren Hayes fans can reserve two tickets to the performance at Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane on 23 March.

From 8pm Brisbane time on Friday Club Brisbane will open their arms to accept MySpace friends of Darren Hayes. Tickets for the shows will also be available from the Alhambra Lounge website www.alhambralounge.com from Monday 5 March 2007.

Good luck.

Transcript of Official Members Chat Feb 24 2006
Thanks to Tracey and the staff at Darren's official website for posting the transcript of Darren's chat with the fanclub members from February 24. Darren was very gracious to spend an hour and a half typing answers submitted by the fanclub members. It's a long transcript so instead of posting it here, I'll just give you the link to where you can read it directly from Darren's official website. Here is the link: Official Chat Transcript from the Members Only Online Chat with Darren.

Access All Areas (Australia) posted this news on their website.

Darren Hayes announces Australian shows!
Posted on February 22 2007

As promised, Darren Hayes has announce a number of Australian shows where he will showcase songs from his new forthcoming double album.

But if you wanted tickets, we're the bearers of bad news... all shows have already sold out.

Tickets were extremely limited and were available only via a myspace initiative Darren set up where every 10th friends request secured a double pass.

All shows are 18+ and have now sold out!

Mar 20 2007: The Basement Sydney, New South Wales
Mar 22 2007: Manchester Lane Melbourne, Victoria

Checkout www.myspace.com/darrenhayes for all the info!

Darren Hayes Sells Out U.S. Gigs Within Minutes
Thanks so much to Malin for posting this article on Darren's forum...

Darren Hayes Sells Out U.S. Gigs Within Minutes
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Source: http://chartrigger.blogspot.com/2007/02/darren-hayes-sells-out-us-gigs-within.html

Talk about "spin"... Darren Hayes' press agent announced yesterday that the singer's first U.S. shows in six years -- two gigs at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater in New York City on March 28 and 29 -- sold out in under 10 minutes. Apparently the first night was only known by Joe's Pub employees, and tickets sold out before it was announced to fans. After a second night was added, seats were gone after seven minutes.

“Our phones have been ringing off the hook ever since we put the Darren Hayes shows on-sale," said Bill Bragin, director of the venue, "which sold out faster than any show we have had in history. There is clearly a huge audience clamoring to see Darren here in the US. We even have people flying in from other States!”

Meanwhile, get yer cute gay, married butt out to L.A., Daz!

Generation Q Article - Darren Hayes back in Australia!
Thanks to Manu for sending this to me. Darren was mentioned on GenerationQ's website. Here is the link and the text of the article...
http://www.generationq.net/articles/Darren-Hayes-back-in-Australia%21-00001.html?PHPSESSID=b6db7e86bdfab34f996145fe697406e9

Darren Hayes back in Australia!

Darren Hayes will be making his return to Australia, performing two intimate shows next month.
by Chris Pycroft - Equal Rights/News Editor on 2007-02-23

Darren Hayes has experienced worldwide success with his music, and as a part of a series of worldwide concerts (which includes the United States and Europe), Darren will be returning to Australia next month, performing a show in both Melbourne and Sydney.

The dates of the performances are:
20 March - The Basement, Sydney.
22 March - Manchester Lane, Melbourne.

Tickets went on sale yesterday for the Sydney concert, and sold out within hours. The Melbourne show goes on sale this morning through Moshtix, which is also expected to sell out today.

Hayes will be releasing his third solo album titled This Delicate Thing We've Made, through his own record label Powdered Sugar.

Ticket Information for Darren Hayes Melbourne and Sydney Shows.

Darren Hayes will be performing two intimate shows in Australia this March.

SYDNEY March 20 2007 at "The Basement"
Tickets go onsale for this event TOMORROW February 22 at 9.30 am.
Tickets will be available at www.moshtix.com.au.

MELBOURNE March 22 2007 at "Manchester Lane"
Tickets go onsale for this event FRIDAY February 23 at 9.00 am.
Tickets will be available at www.moshtix.com.au.

Please note these are a super-exclusive gigs therefore demand will far outway ticket numbers.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE SHOWS

THIS IS AN 18+ VENUE.

There will be NO TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

Important notice Regarding Recording Equipment and Cameras
Both venues will be asked to abide by these guidelines when admitting guests.

1. No cameras of any kind
2. No recording devices
3. No banners/stuffed toys/object that might obscure the view of other patrons

As the venues are so tiny, you can imagine any of the above will distract from everyone's enjoyment.

Myspace Lottery To Reserve Tickets For Melbourne And Sydney
This new blog was posted on Darren's myspace today...

Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Myspace Lottery To Reserve Tickets For Melbourne And Sydney
Category: Music

Australian Fans behold!

We've launched twins to Club Delicacy.. Club Melbourne and Club Sydney will be the only way on the net where Melbourne and Sydney Darren Hayes fans can reserve two tickets to performances at Manchester Lane, Melbourne on 22 March or The Basement, Sydney on 20 March.

From 9am Melbourne time on Wednesday Club Melbourne and Club Syndey will be opening their arms to accept MySpace friends of Darren Hayes. Tickets for the shows will also be available from Moshtix.

Good luck.

Official Fan Community Chat With Darren - February 24
This was announced on Darren's official website and myspace on February 16th...

We are proud to announce that we have arranged an Official Fan Community chat with Darren on February 24.
There is plenty to discuss with "This Delicate Thing We've Made" slated for release in August this year and the Intimate shows planned for London and New York in March.
Fan Community Members will have the chance to get their question answered by Darren as he will be chatting for 1 hour.
If you are a member and have not downloaded the full eRation chat tool yet, can we ask that you please do so in advance of the chat. Please ensure it is all working fine for you as on chat day we will be unable to offer you technical support.
You can download the eRation chat tool [HERE]
If you require any assistance with the chat tool can you please email us at fanmail@darrenhayes.com
Chat day will be busy with lots of people logging in so please bear that in mind when you go to log into the chatroom. Type in your codes and press Sign In ONCE and wait. It may take up to 30 seconds to log in. If you continually press Sign In and Sign Out our servers will presume you are spamming the site and lock you out.
The chat time is scheduled for the following times.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
London Saturday Feb 24 9:00 PM
Brisbane Sunday Feb 25 7:00 AM
Sydney Sunday Feb 25 8:00 AM
Los Angeles Saturday Feb 24 1:00 PM
To work out the exact time in your region, Add the London time of the chat [HERE] and add your city and it will calculate it for you.
We will switch the chat room from general chat mode to guest mode about half an hour before the chat. At this time you will be able to submit your question to Darren. You will only be able to submit ONE question. Please don't waste your question with something like " Can I submit my question now?"
If you are not an Official Fan Community Member and wish to join, you are welcome to select a subscription from our shop section [HERE]

New Blogs on Darren's Myspace
Darren has been adding new blogs regularly to his myspace. They are interesting and informative to read. Instead of reposting them all here, I'll just give you the link to where you can read them (and see the pictures that go along with them) and his myspace: http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayes. And while you're there, don't forget to add him as a friend!
(If you can't access myspace, you can read most of his blogs also on his official site in the news section. Here is the direct link: http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=174

Billboard Magazine (US) February 17 Issue
Darren was mentioned in the latest Billboard Magazine (US).
Thanks to Kelly for typing this up and sharing it with us.

LIFE'S DELICATE BALANCE
by Michael Paoletta (as part of Inside Track)

For Darren Hayes, residency as lead of '90s smash duo Savage Garden feels like a lifetime ago. "The music industry then was in its heyday and we certainly enjoyed amazing success, but I do feel like an old man sometimes," he tells Track. After selling 25 million copies of the duo's two albums and topping singles charts with "Truly Madly Deeply" and "I Knew I Loved You," Hayes decided to go the solo route. He recorded two solo albums: the pop-fabuloso "Spin" in 2002 and the more brooding "The Tension and the Spark" - which then-label Columbia declined to release in America.

"I adored the record and it got lost in translation," he says of the latter disc. "But rather than get down, I focused on writing songs. It seemed like a waste to not use that time creatively." Hayes was again approached by major labels - but declined. "I got to that second- or third-date stage with a couple of record companies, but I had cold feet. I have the luxery of spending money to make the record I want with people I want."

Hayes' third solo project is a 25-song double opus, "This Delicate Thing We've Made." Due in August, the collection, which will arrive by way of his own label Powdered Sugar, reflects the artist's life changes, including coming out and his marriage to British animator Richard Cullen in a civil partnership ceremony at their home in London.

"This is absolutely the most personal thing I've written," Hayes says. "I've looked at the world, met my soulmate, buried a friend who died from AIDS...I am constantly reminded that the older we get, relationships and our view of the world are full of contrast. I hope it's something everyone can relate to."

MySpace lottery to reserve New York Tickets at Joe's Pub
Another new Blog from Darren's myspace...

Sunday, February 11, 2007
MySpace lottery to reserve New York Tickets at Joe's Pub

We've launched a big brother to Club Delicacy.. www.myspace.com/clubjoespub.
ClubJoesPub will be the only way on the net where New York fans can reserve two tickets to Darren's performances at Joe's Pub.

From 5pm NY time MONDAY Clubjoespub will be opening his arms to accept MySpace friends of Darren Hayes. He will accept every 10th friend request and those selected will not have to go through the stress or drama of trying to get tickets for the SECOND performance on March 28th (tickets for which go on sale THIS WEDNESDAY at 12 noon NY time via www.joespub.com)

Good luck.

Australian Dates!
Great news for the Australian fans!
Darren posted this blog on his myspace today..

Sunday, February 11, 2007
Australian dates

I can confirm that I will indeed be coming 'home' to preview some of my live music in a couple of similar tiny venues in March.

I'm going to be racking up a lot of frequent flyer miles.. but you're worth it to me Australia!

Stay tuned for dates and similar exclusive MySpace ways to get tickets aside from the regular avenues.

xD

Additional NEW YORK SHOW and MORE LONDON Tickets for MARCH 8
In case you missed this bulletin that Darren sent out on myspace...

From: Darren Hayes
Date: Feb 11, 2007 2:58 PM
Subject: Additional NEW YORK SHOW and MORE LONDON Tickets for MARCH 8

Due to overwhelming demand we are happy to announce a 2nd Joe's Pub performance in New York. In addition to the Sold Out March 29th show Darren will now play Wednesday March 28th in New York City. Tickets will go on sale THIS Wednesday at 12 noon NY time via www.joespub.com

Important News for London Tickets March 8.
We have decided to sell ALL REMAINING tickets to the Soho Revue Bar show via online and telephone sales from 9.00 AM UK time. Tickets will go on sale THIS Tuesday at 9.00 AM via www.ticketweb.co.uk or by phoning 08700 600 100.

This will mean there will be NO TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR unless there is a cancellation or no show from Someone on the MySpace list.
This policy will apply to all future shows.

Important notice Regarding Recording Equipment and Cameras
Both venues will be asked to abide by these guidelines when admitting guests.

1. No cameras of any kind
2. No recording devices
3. No banners/stuffed toys/object that might obscure the view of other patrons

As the venues are so tiny, you can imagine any of the above will distract from everyone's enjoyment.

"Ask Billboard" Mention of Darren
Thanks to Maria for the heads up on this. There is a mention of Darren on Billboard's website this week...
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/ask_bb/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003541465
HOW'S HAYES?
...And for a hange of pace, here's a follow-up to a question first asked last August.
Reader Joe Menna wrote in asking about Savage Garden's Darren Hayes. He wondered if he was working on a new album and if we had any news on his career.
At the time, we ran into a brick wall with regards to juicy news, but we received information this morning about his new album and wanted to share.
Hayes' new album "This Delicate Thing We've Made," will be released in the U.S. in August. The two-CD set is slated to consist of 25 songs partially inspired by Victorian-era science fiction.
Hayes found himself recording the album using a vintage 1983 Fairlight CMI synthesizer that provided him with such otherworldly sounds, it informed the recording of the set. (In the '80s, everyone from Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Duran Duran and Pet Shop Boys used a Fairlight synth to produce their music.)
Hayes said in a press statement, "It's not a concept record, but there is a definite idea that it begins with a loss of consciousness and gives over to the notion that we are going to go deep into the psyche."

London Ticket details And Joe's Pub NYC
This news was posted on Darren official site and his myspace...

Thursday, February 08, 2007

London Ticket details And Joe's Pub NYC

Tonight at 8pm Club Delicacy opens her doors as the only place on the internet to get your name on the MySpace guest list for Darren Hayes' exclusive intimate performances at London's Soho Revue Bar located at 11 Walkers Court, Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F 0ED.

Limited tickets for the event on 8th March will be available for £12.50 on sale from 9am tomorrow on Ticketweb or by phone on 08700 600 100. Don't worry if you don't get tickets via Myspace or Ticketweb because THE MAJORITY OF TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ON THE DOOR AT THE VENUE ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT from 7pm. Please note you must be 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER to attend and all tickets purchased on the day of the event must be paid for in CASH ONLY.

Darren intends to continue playing The Soho Review Bar regularly all year until the release of his new album 'This Delicate Thing We've Made' in August. Until then, keep checking back.

In other news, Darren's gigs at Joe's Pub in New York City sold out so fast it took everyone by surprise. We are currently working on an additional date and will let you all know as soon as details come to hand.

Darren loves NYC apparently, the feeling is mutual.

Darren's Myspace Bulletin - February 7
In case you missed this bulletin sent out from Darren's myspace...

From : Darren Hayes
Date: Feb 7, 2007 1:54 PM
Subject: London 'Delicate' Shows And New York Date
Body: We are pleased to announce that Club Delicacy will be opening her doors to Myspace friends of Darren Hayes at 8pm UK time on Thursday 8th February for special guest list reservations that guarantee the purchase of up to two tickets to 'Delicacy' - Darren's first performance as part of his exclusive residency in London on March 8th 2007.

For advice on how to apply for a chance to reserve up to two tickets read the Club Delicacy Blog.

Don't worry if you don't get tickets via MySpace as tickets will be available ON THE DOOR for each performance. A limited amount of tickets will also go on sale soon. Details soon.

For U.S fans we can confirm that Darren will indeed be playing what we hope will be the first of many similar intimate performances at Joe's Pub on Thursday March 29 2007.

Please check directly with the venue for reservations.

Oh it's all getting so exciting.

Press Release Live Dates
This new press release was posted on Darren's official myspace and website...

Sunday, February 04, 2007

Press Release Live Dates

THE OLD FASHIONED WAY

Darren Hayes is soon to begin a series of exclusive regular performances in London as part of a plan to showcase new material for his forthcoming album 'This Delicate Thing We've Made'.

The Australian born singer songwriter is about to turn up the heat on the demand for his new album the old fashioned way : by road testing it in front of a tiny audience.

In a series of exclusive and intimate twice monthly club performances, Darren will regularly take over residency of a famous London venue with a night specially created for him : 'Delicacy'.

With only 150 tickets available to each performance it goes without saying that demand will far exceed supply. But that's apparently just how Hayes wants it.
With dates beginning in March, Darren will continue performances all the way up to the release of his new album in August this year.

"I want to road test new material and play songs that I haven't performed in years. And hopefully throw a few surprises in as well. After almost 5 months locked away in the studio, I'm ready to stretch my wings. I love the new songs and I can't wait to get out there and debut them live".

Those lucky enough to score tickets will be treated to an eclectic mix of brand new music, reinvented older tunes and maybe even a few quirky surprises.

Demand for tickets is expected to be high – with only a limited number sold prior to each performance. The rest will be available on the door and via exclusive MySpace only random invitation. Those who miss out need not shed a tear. Hayes intends staging much larger shows in the U.K in September and the rest of the world in 2008.

Stay tuned to www.darrenhayes.com and www.myspace.com/darrenhayes for exclusive news regarding Venue, ticket availability and also similar regular intimate dates in New York.

antiMUSIC article - Darren Hayes Plots CD - February 2
This excellent new article from antiMUSIC was just posted on their website today...
Reference: http://www.antimusic.com/news/07/feb/0214.shtml

Darren Hayes Plots Double CD
02/02/07

(PR) Superstar and critically-acclaimed Pop artist Darren Hayes is currently in the studio mixing a collection of 25 bold and intriguing Pop songs that are already being compared in scope to the work of musical icons such as Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel and David Bowie. Hayes has been feverishly co-producing with the likes of Justin Shave (Etherfox, [Love] Tattoo) and Robert Conley (Hayes' Tension and The Spark) and mixing with the great Ash Howes (Nelly Furtado, Dido, Kylie.) Hayes, best known by the world as the voice of Multi-Platinum band SAVAGE GARDEN, has made himself a solo artist to reckon with in not only his homeland of Australia, but also in the UK, Europe and Asia.

Inspiration for this record is multi-faceted, from icons in music and Victorian Science Fiction. Hayes has managed to craft an album of intricate narratives and personal confessions that simultaneously document his arrival at peace within himself. Hayes built these musical journeys with a technological muse from the past, found in that most modern of marketplaces, eBay. Hayes scored the vintage 1983 Fairlight CMI Synthesizer, which was the clunky synth that contributed beautiful unique sounds to the pivotal Kate Bush recording "The Hounds of Love." This device whirled Darren into a time of not only Victorian inspiration but also to the time of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells. "It's not a concept record, but there is a definite idea that it begins with a loss of consciousness and gives over to the notion that we are going to go deep into the psyche," says Hayes.

Darren Moving His Myspace
Darren sent this bulletin out from his old myspace (http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayesofficialmusic) and also posted it on his blog. Please make sure you request him as a friend at his new myspace address and delete the old one from your friend list.

From: Darren Hayes
Date: Jan 29, 2007 9:49 PM
Subject: I'm moving pages. Please follow me!

I'm not answering mail here. Or reading it. hehe..

Request me as a friend at
www.myspace.com/darrenhayes
and I'm all yours!

Because soon that is going to be the ONLY place to get

* the premier of BRAND NEW music from my forthcoming double album
'This Delicate Thing We've Made'
* Exclusive video premieres
* Regular blog action
* Anything else I can think of to get you to follow me

This site is closing soon.
Make sure you aren't the last one here!
Go now and request me as a friend. Make my day. Tickle my, er, fancy.
xD

Press Release - Monday, January 29, 2007

Darren Hayes
*This Delicate Thing We've Made

Darren Hayes could never be accused of doing anything by convention. In a music industry terrified by ever decreasing sales, where budgets are being slashed and the dumbing down of artistry is commonplace - Hayes has pulled out all the stops and recorded an epic and theatrical double album.

He has defiantly said no to the seductive invitation of the majors and is instead gearing up to release his latest album on his very own independent label 'Powdered Sugar'. Darren Hayes is doing things his own way. And he wants everyone to know about it.

His upcoming album 'This Delicate Thing We've Made' is an ambitious and cinematic opus. Featuring 25 bold and wildly extravagant pop songs that are already being compared in scope to the work of heroes Kate Bush and David Bowie. And perhaps most fascinatingly, was recorded with a strict commitment to a particular piece of technology as muse and inspiration – a vintage 1983 Fairlight CMI Synthesizer, a clunky synth relic that he scored off EBay. The same model that was at the heart of Kate Bush's pivotal recording 'The Hounds of Love'

It's been 5 years of changes for Australian born and London based Hayes. His independent streak has been ramping up for some years now – but reached the pinnacle last year when he simultaneously announced the parting of ways with Columbia records and his marriage to British boyfriend Richard Cullen in a Civil Partnership ceremony at their home in London.

Out. Personally, professionally and creatively.

And for the first time in 10 years, in control of his publishing and recording future.

Most know the bullet points of Hayes' pop career. They begin with two words: Savage Garden. As the voice and co-songwriter of those two massive Billboard Number One singles 'Truly Madly Deeply' and 'I Knew I Loved You' he enjoyed global sales of over 25 million records.

After just two multi platinum hit albums, his band Savage Garden parted ways and Darren decided to do his own thing. This included two solo albums, the first being 2002's poptastic 2 million selling UK and Australian top 5 album 'Spin'. His 2nd solo album, a deep, dark and broodingly electronic confessional 'The Tension and the Spark' featured collaborations with experimental programmers Robert Conley, the renowned Marius De Vries (Rufus Wainwright, Bjork) and mixes by Mark 'Spike' Stent (Madonna, Mirwais, Massive Attack). This record seemed to signal a turning point in Hayes' artistry. It brought forth stunning reviews from the likes of the UK's prestigious NME (describing Hayes as a 'genius'). The irony of releasing the best reviewed album of his career was that in the US it was in the hands of a record company who, in Hayes' words, "Just didn't get it". Rather than lose sleep over it, Hayes decided to focus on what he does best: performance.

He spent 2 years touring the U.K, Australia and Asia with variations of a stage show created with long time U2 show designer Willie Williams (U2, Rolling Stones, We Will Rock You). In fact last summer he played to over 30 thousand Brits and triumphantly filmed two sold out and stunningly reviewed shows at Australia's prestigious Sydney Opera House.

Building up an arsenal of songs over what Hayes now describes as his 'gap years' he entered London's Mayfair Studios in October 2006 with producer Justin Shave to record his double album 'This Delicate Thing We've Made'. Like his mentors Peter Gabriel and Annie Lennox, Hayes had been driven by his demons as much as his ambitions. The effect of those teenage years of burying the shameful secrets of both his violent upbringing and emerging homosexuality would fuel a sadness and a sense of longing that would continue to inform his songwriting.

Some of the songs on the record would not sound out of place in a musical about Jules Verne or H.G Wells' 'The Time Machine'. But they're just a metaphor says Hayes of his 'Victorian Science Fiction' dress code. "With this record I was fascinated with the idea of Time Travel as storytelling device to address regret and the possibility for change. I kept obsessing over the notion that if I could travel back in time to the source of my sadness as a child, I would not choose to bring back the violence or the tears. Instead I'd drag some joy back". In doing so Hayes has managed to craft an album of complex narratives and personal confessions that simultaneously document his arrival at peace within himself and the question that we could all ask ourselves. What would you change, if you could?

"It's not a concept record, but there is definitely the idea that it begins with a loss of consciousness and a giving over to the notion that we are going to go deep into the psyche," he explains. Songs like 'Neverland' are as dark as any Tim Burton fairytale or Del Toro's 'Pan's Labyrinth'. In stark contrast 'Who Would Have Thought' is a gorgeous soaring and moody pop vehicle for tenor Hayes to exclaim "Who would have thought the tiny courageous? Who would have thought that love so belated could save me?" As if to say that all the pain and suffering was worth it in the end.

And according to Hayes, it has been.

"This Delicate Thing We've Made" out August. Co Produced by Darren with Justin Shave and Robert Conley. Mixed by Ash Howes (Nelly Furtado, Dido, Kylie)

www.darrenhayes.com
www.myspace.com/darrenhayesofficialmusic

View the Press Release HERE

Why Darren Doesn't Encourage Street Team Activity or Organized Voting/Requesting - January 21

Darren posted a message publicly about street team activity and organized voting on his official forum Sunday. As the former founder and leader of the International Darren Hayes Street Team I thought is was important to share Darren's message on here, the former home of the DHST so that everyone would understand the motives behind the changes that I made to the site and our team last year (removing all of the street team tools and info from the site and ending the team). (I'll copy his message below).
I also want to assure you that the closing of the DHST wasn't because of anything our street team members did wrong. Darren expressed to me how much he appreciated the positive support we (the DHST) gave him all of these years. Our team wasn't like normal street teams and he knew that. We were very gentle and non aggressive and always positive and above all we conducted ourselves with integrity and kept it honest. Yeah, some of his fans may have gotten a little overzealous in their support (or defense of him) at times which wasn't cool but that wasn't something our team condoned nor participated in. The main reason we decided to close the "Darren Hayes Street Team" was that the "perception" by the media and the industry in general was that if an artist had an organized fan base or street team, it gave the appearance that their support was insincere or hyped (whether it was or not). As Darren says in his message..."Let me make this clear: I know you guys don't do that. But I don't want us to be confused with those who do."
Thanks for listening to my ramble. ;) I just wanted to clarify some things. And I want to thank Darren for taking the time to explain his feelings on the subject and post them on the forum for everyone to read. He's always treated us with respect and been open and honest with us. That's one of the things we all love about him. :)

Here is what he posted on his forum January 21, 2006....

http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/forums/showthread.php?t=22260

Why I don't encourage street team activity or organized voting/requesting.

I just wanted to explain why I've taken the stance to discourage my audience form participating in organized street team activity or organized voting/requesting.
It is not because I don't love and appreciate your desire to see me win.
I think the intention is beautiful.
But over the last five years, I think that the industry has become overloaded with hype : and it's hard to tell what excitement is real and what is record company bulls*%t.

My audience have always been smarter than the record companies give them credit. We had an online community ten years ago before the men in suits even knew what the internet was!
You've always been incredibly supportive and hated to be condescended to.
And that's why I respect you.

These days, I want to distance myself and my music from anything that could be perceived as hyped or insincere. If people talk about my music, I want it to be because they like it, and not because they think I've sent an army out there to nag radio, press or t.v about me.

Let me make this clear: I know you guys don't do that.
But I don't want us to be confused with those who do.

So that's why I discourage organized voting.
Not because I don't love and appreciate the sentiment.
But because it doesn't necessarily work for me and what I believe in.

New Myspace Blog from Darren Hayes - January 23
Darren posted this new blog on his myspace...
http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayesofficialmusic

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

big brother

Apparently the record companies (grrr) have been forcing Myspacers to take down some of my music on their sites. I hope you know I have nothing to do with that! Just another reason why I'm glad I've gone indie.

xD

New Myspace Blog from Darren Hayes - January 21
http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayesofficialmusic
Sunday, January 21, 2007
mr postman, bring me a dream!
Just wanted to check in with you and let you know I'm still alive.. just working hard on the mix. I've been keeping a daily blog about the mix over at my fanclub site which will eventually make it's way over here. But until then just wanted you to know I love my online family. Maybe a little too much! I've been trying real hard to read all your messages and reply to ones that so strike a desire in me! lol.. But it's been lots of work! Just know, I have a couple of people help adminster this site - they screen mail before it's passed on to me (you know for that one in a million scary one!).. but I would never let anyone pretend to 'be' me if that makes sense. I really do read it all at the moment and reply when I can. So if you get a reply from me, it's me!
If you get a message that says 'Admin' in the subject or the signature.. then that's my little helpers.
If I don't reply, please know I really do appreciate your support and I DO read your mail.
I'm just busy making you a record.
Big love
D

3 New Myspace Blogs from Darren - January 9th, 14th, and 16th
Darren posted 3 new blogs on his myspace. Here are the links:
chim chimmeny
The Album Mix begins this week!
artoo deetoo

Generation Q Article - January 16
There is a new article about Darren on Generation Q's website. The article is titled "New Darren album" and here is the link to where you can read it:
http://www.generationq.net/GenQCMS/viewarticle.php?article=1950

AAP News - Darren Hayes ditches record labels - January 9
There was a new article about Darren sent out on Australia's AAP (Australian Associated Press). It was picked up and posted on several Australian media sites, including The Courier Mail, The West Australian, and this one on Yahoo!7 News.
The article is titled "Darren Hayes ditches record labels" dated January 9, 2007.
Here is the link to the article: http://au.news.yahoo.com/070109/2/120bf.html

belated thank you present (from Darren) - January 8
http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayesofficialmusic
In case you missed the bulletin that Darren sent out from his myspace today (and also posted about on his forums), here it is...
From: Darren Hayes
Date: Jan 8, 2007 7:37 PM
Subject: belated thank you present
Body: I left you all a downloadable thank you in the form of a very special song..
go to my music and download it while it's still there..
it's free
with love
for you
from me
xD

Blue Magazine (Australia) Article - January 2007
As mentioned earlier Blue Magazine (Australia) did an interview with Darren which appeared in their Issue #66, available to purchase from their website or from newstands in Australia. Thanks to Charlotte for buying the magazine and scanning the article and also typing the text out so that it was easier to read. It has been added to our article section. Here is the direct link:
http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/articles/blue66auJan07.html

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Darren is Going Indie!
This exciting news from Darren was posted on his official site and on his myspace blog...

Wednesday, January 03, 2007
New Years Resolution

I'm going indie.

After 10 years of being a part of the major label system I've decided that my next record is going to be released independently.

I've met with a couple of major labels and although I've been really flattered by their interest - the idea of doing this on my own terms is really appealing to me.

I feel lucky that the commercial success of my past has allowed me the financial freedom to record my new record independently. It makes artistic sense for me to retain the creative freedom and control I've enjoyed recently and continue forging ahead on my own terms.

My new double record will be released worldwide on my own label Powdered Sugar in August 2007.

It feels so good to be able to finally say that!

xD

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New Message From Darren - January 1, 2007
This new message from Darren was posted on his myspace and on his official site...

New Energy New Year
Monday, 01 January 2007

2007 is gonna be my year!
Is it going to be yours?

I've worked really hard this year and over the past 2 years to get to a point where I feel free.

Wait and see what I do with my new freedom.

Sending you love

Happy New Year..

xD

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Dec 22-23 Darren's Bulletin and News from his website
In case some of you missed the bulletin that Darren Hayes sent out from his myspace and the message he posted on his official website about the Fanclub offices closing for Christmas, I'll copy them both below...
(By the way if you'd like to become Darren's friend on myspace and receive his bulletins directly, all you have to do is sign up for a myspace account (it's free) and then go to his official myspace (http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayesofficialmusic) and request him as a friend.)

From: Darren Hayes
Dec 23, 2006 2:03 PM
Subject: it's cheesy but..

Body: Just want to say Happy Christmas.. for what it's worth.
I'm really not into the commercial aspect of it all..
but I am into the connection it brings..
I'm in London with my family and I'm really a lucky boy.
My heart is full 'o love and I have you all to thank for a large part of that.

Looking back on this year.. thanks for making me feel so welcome here on MySpace..
It's been a real eye opener finding out about some of the cool people who dig what I do..
especially since most of you are people I'd normally not get a chance to meet day to day.
Through the miracle of the internet and my ignorance of stalking laws..
I've managed to be able get a real insight into most of you..
AND YOU'RE COOL! Wahoo!

It's made me even more excited about my future and especially new music next year.

Sending you love and gratitude.
xD

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Fan Club Offices Closed over Christmas
Friday, 22 December 2006

This is a message from me, Darren Hayes.
I'm letting you know, personally, and from my fingertips via the world wide web (via my sister's lap top) - that the fan club is on vacation until after the new year.

Mostly because it is run by my family - most of which are here with me in London celebrating the birth of the baby cheeses (are you sure about this Richard?) and generally being tourists.

They work, work, work all year to make sure you are the happiest you can possibly be..
and I'm sure you'll agree they deserve a big fat holiday.

Any urgent matters will be dealt with in a timely manner.
Off the top of our heads we're lost to think what could be so urgent it would require yanking my Mother off the London Wheel - but you get the picture.

Wishing you all a very Happy Holiday season!
Lots of love
Darren and all at the FC

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Interview with Darren featured in Australia's Blue Magazine
Thanks to Laurie for this information. There's an interview with Darren that is featured in the most recent issue (#66) of Australia's Blue Magazine. They put a small part of it on their website (http://www.bluemagazine.com.au/66/66ed_darrenhayes.html). They give a link to buy the magazine on that page if you'd like to read the whole article. Please be aware that this is an adult magazine so that content/pictures both on the website and in the magazine could be adult in nature.

Video Hits (Australia) BNI DVD Highlights - Dec 20
Video Hits in Australia had a 30 minute program which featured highlights of Darren's new BNI DVD on Wednesday, December 20th. If you missed it, you can view or download the video of it on our Video page. Thanks to Kate (Teddy Bear) for sharing the video files. They are huge so it might take a while to download, but they are well worth it. It features his live performances of "Affirmation", "Unlovable", "Popular", "I Want You" and "So Beautiful". You can access the files on our video page from the top menu, under "Music" or use these direct links to the files:
Video Hits (AU) BNI DVD Highlights Part 1
Video Hits (AU) BNI DVD Highlights Part 2

All Stars Magazine (Russia) Article - December 2006
Darren was featured in an article in the December (#26) 2006 issue of Russian Magazine "All Stars". Thanks to Helen for scanning the article and thanks to K2rren for translating the text from Russian to English. You can read the article and review and see the scans here: http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/articles/allstarsrussia1206.html

JB HiFi MAG Article/Review (Australia) - December 12
Thanks to Kateo for the heads up on this. JB HiFi puts out a free magazine called Mag and they had an article titled "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" and a review of the TCFC DVD in the Dec/Jan issue. You can read the article and review and see the scans here: http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/articles/jbhifimagauDec06.html

New Fox Radio Interview with Darren
Fox radio station in Australia did an interview with Darren on December 6th. They have uploaded it to their website (including a podcast). You can hear it here: http://www.fox.com.au/brekky/index
It's also been added to our audio page. Just click on the Music/Multimedia tab on the menu at the top of this page. Thanks to Teddy and Manu for sharing the link and the audio file.

New Songs and New Blog on Darren's Myspace - December 4
Be sure to check out the new songs and blogs that Darren has added to his myspace including a great remix of So Beautiful. The most recent blog says that he has finished his album and is going to be on vacation until after Christmas. Here is the link to his myspace where you can read all about it...
http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayesofficialmusic

Pop Republic - December 06
Thanks to Manu for the heads up about this! Darren is featured a LOT in Pop Republic's December 06 issue (including a chance to vote for him, advertisements and a review of his BNI DVD and an interview). Here is the link: http://www.poprepublic.tv/popdec06.pdf

Sydney Morning Herald Article - December 2, 2006
There is a really nice new article about Darren, written by Bernard Zuel, in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Here is the link:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/music/darren-hayes/2006/11/30/1164777710449.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap2

DNA Magazine (Australia) - December 2006
Darren was featured in a two page interview in DNA Magazine (Australia) Issue #83, December 2006. Thanks to Kate for scanning it. You can see the full size scans and read the article here: http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/articles/dnaauDec06.html

Out Magazine (US) - December 2006 Issue
There is a small mention of Darren in the Dec 06 issue of Out Magazine (US). It's a feature called The Out 100, The 100 Men and Women Who Rocked 2006, and Darren is featured in the section titled "Late Bloomers". You can see the scan and read the part about Darren on our articles page. Here is the direct link:
Out Magazine (USA)- The Out 100 - Late Bloomers - December, 2006

Big Night In DVD Release
This news is from Darren's official site...
Big Night In DVD Release
Friday, 17 November 2006
The Big Night In DVD is scheduled for released in Australia on December 6 2006
Shot in Australia at the world famous Sydney Opera House by Grant Marshall, the DVD captures the all of the excitement of this cutting edge tour.
Packaged as a Double DVD with an M rating, this release is a PAL no regioned DVD
Check it out instores from December 6 2006 or purchase via Presale at Sanity Music

Q News Article (Australia)
Darren is featured in the November 10, 2006 issue of Q News (Australia). You can see the scans and read the article by clicking on the link below.
Q News (AU)- How Could They Think I Was Not Gay? - November 10, 2006

Bgay.com (USA) Article
There was a small article about Darren's TCFC DVD on Bgay.com (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA) on November 15. You can read it here: Bgay.com (USA)- Darren Hayes Gets Too Close - November 15, 2006

Instinct Magazine Online Interview (USA)
As mentioned in the newstand copy of Instinct Magazine's November 2006 issue, they have added some "extras" from the interview to their website.
Here is the link: http://www.instinctmag.com/mag/read/
Note: To read the full newstand article, see the news about it farther down on this page.

Access All Areas TCFC DVD Review
Access All Areas's website posted a new review of Darren's "To Close For Comfort" DVD on November 14, 2006. Here is the link: http://www.accessallareas.net.au/data/EEyFFAZApZOISyLYTQ.php

The Official Darren Hayes 2007 Calendar
The beautiful official Darren Hayes 2007 calendar is now available to purchase from Darren's website.
Click on the image below to be directed to where you can purchase it!

Lots of Australian Articles - October-November 06
There have been a lot of articles in Australian newspapers and magazines recently due to the release of Darren's "To Close For Comfort" DVD. They have all been added to our "articles" section. Here is the link: http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/articles.html

Too Close For Comfort DVD Trailers
Darren has added 2 TCFC Trailer videos to his myspace blogs. You can see them here: http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayesofficialmusic

Something Spectacular Coming July-August 2007
Darren posted this teaser on his myspace...
Upcoming Shows
Darren Hayes
August, 1 2007 at Somewhere Fabulous in London
I plan to launch my new record with something spectacluar live.. around July August Ish..

Instinct Magazine Article - November 2006
Darren was featured in a 2 page interview in the new issue of Instinct magazine (which is a very popular gay men's magazine in the USA). (Thanks to Janet of darrenhayesnet.com for alerting me that he would be in the magazine.) It's really nice to see him in a US publication. :)
I picked up a copy of the issue on my way home from work tonight and scanned it and also typed up the text so that you could read it. You can see the scans and the article here:
Instinct Magazine (USA)- Leading Men of 2006 - November 2006

Today Show Interview Airing Friday Morning - November 10 (Australia)
Thanks to Ange for the heads up on this...The interview that Darren taped with Richard Wilkins on October 26 will finally be aired on the Today Show (Channel 9) in Australia on Friday morning (November 10).
Update! The interview aired Friday morning and it was really good. Thanks to Kate for capturing the video and uploading it to youtube:
Ihttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mabyjBH6Sus
It's also been added to our audio page:
http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/audio.html
Here is the direct link to the file (right click and save):
http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/audio/todayshowau111006.wmv
It's also now been added to NINEMSN's website. Here is the link to where you can watch it there:
http://ninemsn.video.msn.com

Order Darren's TCFC DVD Now and Pre-order his BNI DVD Online
This news was posted on Darren's website and his myspace blog...
Monday, November 06, 2006
Purchase TCFC Online
For International fans keen to get their hands on the "Too Close For Comfort" Australian release, You can purchase them from the following online retailers:
EZYDVD (http://www.ezydvd.com.au/)
SANITY MUSIC (http://www.sanity.com.au/)

Anna-Maria LaSpina Posted New Blog About Darren
Darren's friend Anna-Maria LaSpina posted a new blog on her myspace about being one of the lucky ones that have heard some of Darren's new songs. Here is the link to her myspace: http://www.myspace.com/annamarialaspina

Stuart Brawley's Blog About Darren
Got this in my google alerts. Interesting bit of info I thought you guys might like to read. It's from stuart Brawley's blog...
http://www.myspace.com/stuartbrawley
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Darren Hayes
Quick update on Darren Hayes...looks like the song I wrote with Darren is going on his record. He's in the studio now finishing it up. If you only know Darren from Savage Garden, you're in for a real surprise...SG was great in its way, but Darren's solo stuff is in a league of its own. Stay tuned...can't wait to share this song with you!

Pop Republic Article/Review
There is an nice article (page 5) and TCFC DVD Review (page 10) on Pop Republic's November Newsletter. Here is the link:
http://www.poprepublic.tv/popnov06.pdf

Q Weekend (Couriel Mail Insert) (Australia) Article - November 4
There was a really nice, long article about Darren in Q Weekend, which is distributed as in insert in the Courier Mail. Darren has the article posted on his site and on his myspace and I've added the article along with scans of the pages (thanks for the scans Cas!) to our article section. This is a scan of the cover of Q Weekend. Click on the link below to see the other scans and read the article.
Courier Mail Q Weekend Insert (AU)- I Knew I Loved Me - True Confessions of Pop Star Darren Hayes - November 4, 2006

The Sunday Mail (Australia) Article - November 4
There was a new article about Darren's TCFC DVD in the Sunday Mail November 4. This picture was posted with the article. Click on the link below to read it.
The Sunday Mail (AU)- Secrets Revealed - November 4, 2006

Who Magazine (Australia) Article - November 1

• Who Magazine Newstand Copy (AU)- Darren Hayes Exclusive - November 13, 2006
• Who Magazine Online (AU)- Darren Hayes Exclusive - November 1, 2006

New "I Like The Way" Remix Up On Darren's Myspace - October 30
Darren sent this new bulletin out from his myspace page yesterday.
http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayesofficialmusic
From: Darren Hayes
Date: Oct 30, 2006 1:35 AM
Subject: New Remix up on my page
Body: DJ Wayne G is not only one of the coolest people on the planet but an incredibly talented DJ and remixer who has done a few of my favorite white label versions of my songs.
He just did a gig in San Francisco where he debuted this white label 'bootleg' mix of 'I like the way' from my record 'The Tension and The Spark' and sent it to me last night.
It's up on my page now for your listening pleasure.
Thanks Wayne!
xxD

October 25 - Darren's Fanclub Blogs From Early October Now Available To Public
Darren has made more of the blogs that he posted to the fanclub members earlier this month available for everyone to read today. They include some really great pictures too! You can read them at his myspace and in the news section of his official site.
http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayesofficialmusic
http://www.darrenhayes.com

Undercover Music News (AU) - October 24
There is a new article about Darren posted October 24, 2006 on Undercover Music News (Australia), titled "Darren Hayes Prepares DVDs, Double Album" by by Andrew Tijs. Here is the direct link to the article: http://www.undercover.com.au/news/2006/oct06/20061024_darrenhayes.html

The Age (AU) Article - October 22
There is a new article posted on The Age (Australia) October 22, 2006. The article is titled "Hayes puts the past to rest". Singer Darren Hayes talks success, failure and gay marriage with Guy Blackman. Here is the link: http://www.theage.com.au/news/music/hayes-puts-the-past-to-rest/2006/10/19/1160851064968.html

Max TV Article - October 20
MAX TV (Australia) has a nice article about Darren's next album on their website. It's been added to our "Articles" section. Here is the direct link to that article: "Max TV (AU)- Hayes' double album approaches completion - October 20, 2006

Max TV Special Video Files - October 21
Thanks so much to Naffi for capturing these 2 parts of the Max TV Aria Special so that all of us could see them. I've uploaded them to our audio/video page. Here are the direct links to the files. Just right click and save. Enjoy!

• October 21, 2006 - MAX Aria Special "20 and Counting" - Savage Garden # 5 - 1997
• October 21, 2006 - MAX Aria Special "20 and Counting" - Delta #1 (Darren singing LWY) - 2003

Max TV Australia Aria Special - October 21

This news was posted on Darren's official site on October 20...
MAX has a new ARIAs special - ARIA: 20 & Counting - that premieres this weekend and shows lots throughout the next few weeks.
The upcoming MAX special, ARIA: 20 & Counting premieres 5.30pm, Saturday 21 October.
This year ARIA celebrates its 20th Anniversary and to honour this occasion MAX counts down the top 20 moments in ARIA’s 20-year history.
From the Elton John-hosted debut event to the following year when a 20-year-old Kylie Minogue won her first ARIA Award, for Locomotion, right through to more recently when a brave Delta Goodrem, suffering from Hodgkins Disease, took the stage seven times for her landmark recording, Innocent Eyes. The night also featured the timeless scene of Darren Hayes, who flew in from London especially, to sing Delta's song Lost Without You. The moment makes our top five and left Delta in tears - at the time and when she recounted it to MAX.
These are the moments that matter. They are the reason why the ARIA Awards is the music event of the year, every year for 20 years.
Relive the magic with MAX.
ARIA: 20 & Counting premieres 5.30pm, Saturday 21 October. For repeats programs check out MAX TV

Darrens Blogs originally Posted for FanClub Members now available - October 20
Some of Darren's blogs that were originally posted for Fanclub members only in September have been made available to everyone now on his site and on his myspace.
There are a wonderful insight into the man and his new music, so if you haven't read them, check them out in the news section of his site:
http://www.darrenhayes.com
and on his myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayesofficialmusic

Darren Hayes considers adoption - October 19
There was a new article about Darren in the Herald Sun (Australia) on October 19. The story is titled "Darren Hayes considers adoption, written by Jonathon Moran. Here is the link:
Herald Sun (AU)- Darren Hayes considers adoption - October 19, 2006

Darren posted "Unlovable Live at The Sydney Opera House" on his myspace - Oct 19
Darren posted a new blog on his myspace "Unlovable Live at The Sydney Opera House". It's an incredible video of his performance of an amazing song. Here is the link:
http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayesofficialmusic
Darren also has an official page on youtube where you can see the videos that he has been posting on his myspace. Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/user/DarrenHayesOfficial

Review of Darren's TCFC DVD - October 15
There is a really nice review By Marcus Richa of Darren's "To Close For Comfort" DVD on Australian Generation Q website www.queerplanet.com.au. Here is the direct link to where you can read it: http://www.queerplanet.com.au/moxie/entertainment/15-10-06-4.shtml

New Video Podcasts on Darren's Myspace - Oct 9, 13
Darren has posted 3 new Video Podcasts on his myspace. And also put some excellent live versions of some of his songs including fan favorite "Break Me Shake Me/ Bow Down". Here is the link: http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayesofficialmusic

Vote for Darren - MySpace Profile Awards - October 8
Thanks to Dana for finding this. You can vote for Darren's Myspace for favorite unsigned band. It's a great opportunity for us to support Darren's myspace. It appears they let you vote more than once but you have to wait an hour in between votes. Here is the link: http://darrenhayesofficialmusic.myspaceprofileawards.com/

Sun-Herald Article - October 8
There is a really nice article in the Sun-Herald today written by Christine Sams who has always been lovely to Darren. Thanks to Lynne for scanning this article and sharing it on Darren's forum and thanks to Sely for typing up the text! You can see the scan and read the article in our "Articles" section. Here is the direct link: Sun-Herald (AU)- Happily Married Hayes - October 8, 2006

Herald Sun Article - October 6
There was a new article about Darren in the Herald Sun (Australia). It's been added to our "articles" page. You can read it here: Herald Sun (AU)- Darren Hayes gay and proud - October 6, 2006

New Lana's Latest! October 2
Check out the hilarious new entry from Darren's personal assistant, Lana that was posted on Darren's official site this week. It includes some great pictures. Here is the link: Lana's Back

TCFC DVD Australian Release November 1
News from Darren's official site (posted October 2, 2006):

TCFC DVD Australian Release November 1

Too Close For Comfort is Darren Hayes like you’ve never seen him before. Backstage. Onstage. Out of his cage.

As well as a breathtaking live concert experience, ‘Too Close For Comfort’ manages to reveal the private and normally guarded side of a performer at a crossroads in his musical career. From the first ever solo tour in 2002 to the present day, ‘Too Close For Comfort is a candid, funny and sometimes painfully honest account of Darren Hayes’ journey.

The first ever Darren Hayes documentary concert film was captured during his 2002 ‘Too Close For Comfort’ tour. Filmed over the entirety of the UK and European leg and culminating in two glorious nights at London’s Hammersmith Apollo Theatre – the film has been in and out of the editing room for the past three years.

The Film, directed by Grant Marshall, is unique in its approach. Not just a typical concert film – ‘Too Close For Comfort’ features a radical approach to presentation of the performance. It comprises footage from each and every night of the tour.

As well as a truly up close and personal approach to recreating the live experience, Darren has for the first time ever let camera capture his personality off stage like no one has ever seen…

Too Close For Comfort – DVD
Will be released in Australia on Wednesday, November 1st, 2006
Distributed By Roadshow Entertainment

*Also watch out for ‘A Big Night In’ DVD Scheduled for release December 7

Darren's new Official Myspace! September 30
Darren has finally put up an artist page on Myspace.
And yes it's really him this time!
Here is the link. If you're a myspacer, why not add him as a friend?:):)
http://www.myspace.com/darrenhayesofficialmusic
Also, while you're there, check out the live versions of Darkness and Unlovable and click on "videos" for some special treats.

September 28 - News from Darren's official site!....

New Music
Thursday, 28 September 2006
Darren Hayes in the studio with fresh new talent and a time machine making an epic double record.

In a famous London studio where gold and platinum discs of some of the biggest English records in pop history adorn the walls, Darren Hayes is holed up with new producer Justin Shave and a relic from the past: A Fairlight CMI Synthesizer.

For those unfamiliar with the instrument, in the early 80's this prototype sampler was the backbone of cutting edge electronic records by artists such as Peter Gabriel, Nick Rhodes, Jean-Michel Jarre and Kate Bush, to name but a few.

And this instrument has become the centerpiece of Hayes' new sound.

For the next 3 months, Darren and producer Justin Shave have set up base in a North London studio. Here they will work through the lengthy list of potential songs up for selection for the final cut.
Vintage synths, ancient relics and brand new home made contraptions litter the floor.

Shave was a wild card choice for the position of producer on Hayes' first record since his split with Sony. He first got Darren's attention via his work with his London based dance outfit Etherfox who are signed to Shapeshifter's label Nocturnal. Introductions led to a brief stint together on stage during Hayes' triumphant sold out U.K tour this year. When the tour reached Sydney Australia's famous Opera House, the camaraderie led to an invitation to work together in the studio. But, if Hayes is honest, something other than Shave's electronic pedigree caught his attention.

"He made his own electronic instrument and I'd never seen anything like it before in my life," Hayes explains.

" I saw him building it like some mad scientist back stage at the Apollo in London. We were five minutes away from going on stage and he was knee deep in circuit boards and volume knobs. Very surreal!"

Hayes admits he didn't understand how the machine worked – but it sounded incredible.

"This guy had built his own instrument with a soldering iron and his bare hands. I knew he was the one!"

The record began pre production in the U.S in July with veteran Hayes collaborator Robert Conley (2004's The Tension and the Spark). Having written what he describes as `shed loads' of material, Hayes came back to the U.K armed with a bunch of tracks.

The Phoenix Arizona sessions with Conley produced what Hayes is describing as a major portion of a conceptual section of the record - a song suite that will feature on one side of the double record.

"It's still pop music, it's still melodic but it's epic, cinematic and experimental" Hayes explains.

" I had so much bottled up – so much I wanted to say – that I didn't so much want to make a double record as had to. It just became a necessity". He continues, " Some of my favorite records were double records. Prince's' Sign o the Times' and Fleetwood Mac's `Tusk'. Both titles came at pivotal times in the careers of those artists. And they happen to be my favorite things they ever did. The `double record' has a reputation for being terribly ambitious and fraught with disaster. But every so often there's a brilliant one. Sounds cocky but that was a challenge I wanted. I needed to take on something of this scale."

Ambitious? Yes. Crazy? Maybe. But don't call it a concept record.

"It is conceptual in parts," Hayes explains, "but that's really only in comparison with today's mp3 buying fast food consumer mentality. Sometimes albums are just a collection of unrelated songs. This is not the case with me. It's a very thorough undertaking of an idea, both musically and thematically. Stretching it out over a longer set gives me the freedom to really explore a lot of territory."

Recording will take place until mid December with final mixing from January 2007 with Mark `Spike' Stent. The record is due for release later the same year on an as yet unspecified new label.

April 6 2006
With the "Big Night In With Darren Hayes" tour just two weeks away now we just wanted to touch base with all fans and remind you of some exciting things!!

*** The Following radio stations have amazing competitions you can enter:

Cool FM Belfast - Drive time April 10 - 14 Win exclusive tickets to the Full Dress Rehearsal in London.

Hallam FM in Sheffield. Win a prize to attend the soundcheck, Meet & Greet with Darren afterwards and then attend that evening's show at the Sheffield City Hall on May 2 2006

*** Fan Club Members dont forget Darren will be chatting live in the chatroom on April 8 at 9pm.(London Time) If you haven't done so already, please make sure the latest version of our chat tool is downloaded and working on your computers.

*** All VIP fans can now keep up to date with specific VIP information regarding their packages in the new "VIP - "Big Night In" Updates" Portal found HERE

*** Fan Club Members Don't forget to enter the competition for your chance to win a "Money Can't Buy" invitation to the Full Dress rehearsal on April 19. You must enter online before midday London time April 8 2006

*** TCFC DVD Coming really soon!!
A concert.
A documentary.
A film.
A confessional.
Keep an eye out at www.darrenhayes.com for information on how you can purchase this beautifully produced Strictly Limited Edition DVD shortly. Dont forget to check out the TCFC DVD Trailer in the news section!

Another New Message From Darren!
This new message from Darren was just posted on his official site...

April 7 2006
Dusting off old songs,
making them new again.
Finding all my red tunes,
making them blue again.

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April 1 2006
I had a meeting today with Tom Baker, the London tailor who is designing and making my stage clothes. Tom is very cool. He's Saville Row standard but incredibly edgy and sophisticated. His studio is right in the heart of Soho. I went there to choose fabrics and get measured.
It was amazing seeing his little 'factory' - hearing the sewing machines and seeing all the patterns and fashion paraphernalia adorning every available space. It was like a laboratory of mod style.
The way it works is, Tom must make a template for my suits - have me back and adjust every micro inch of fabric - and then start to cut from the fabric that is being imported from Paris. I've never had an experience like this before. He ever measured my knees!
Next week I'll go back and have a fitting and then no doubt Tom will have to work day and night to finish the garments by April 20!
I'll try to take a photo at my next fitting.
In other news, I saw my favorite Artist of the moment - Imogen Heap - perform in London last night. She was a delightful, kooky, mad genius.
Loved every second of it. This is what music is.
Until next time.
All my love!
xD

Fan Club Chat With Darren!
This exciting news was posted on Darren's official site....

March 31 2006
Official Fan Community Chat With Darren!!
We are proud to announce that we have arranged an Official Community Fanclub chat with Darren on April 8 2006.
On the eve of "A Big Night In With Darren Hayes" tour, we are sure you have plenty of questions you would like to ask Darren.
Fan Community Members will have the chance to get their question answered by Darren as he will be chatting for 1 hour.
If you are a member and have not downloaded the full eRation chat tool yet, can we ask that you please do so in advance of the chat. Please ensure it is all working fine for you as on chat day we will be unable to offer you technical support.
If you require any assistance with the chat tool can you please email us at fanmail@darrenhayes.com
Chat day will be busy with lots of folks logging in so please bear that in mind when you go to log into the chatroom. Type in your codes and press Sign In ONCE and wait. It may take up to 30 seconds to log in. If you continually press Sign In and Sign Out our servers will presume you are spamming the site and lock you out. It would be best if you can log in well in advance of the chat scheduled time to ensure you are not held up.
The chat time is scheduled for the following times.
London April 8 @ 9.00pm
Los Angeles April 8 @ 1.00pm
Sydney April 9 @ 6.00am
You can work our your exact time here:
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html
You will need to add your city and it will calculate it for you. An asterix indicates if your region is in daylight savings time so you may need to consider that.
We will switch the chat room from general chat mode to guest mode one hour before the chat. At this time you will be able to submit your question to Darren. You will only be able to submit one question so please bear that in mind. During the last chat we had a few questions like 'Can I submit my question now?' and we would hate for you to waste your question that way.
If you are not an Official Fan Community Member and wish to join, you are welcome to select a subscription from our shop section here:
http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option=com_phpshop&Itemid=105
We look forward to seeing you there!!

This message from Darren was posted on his official site March 29th...

March 29 2006
Rainy day in London.

Less than 4 weeks until the tour starts and things are really starting to shape up here. There are all sorts of departments getting knee deep in busy. Fintan and Troy are taking fittings and sorting out what to wear, our production manager is scrambling to make last minute decisions a reality and our band are starting musical rehearsals.

I've been busy working on the arrangements of the songs, the set list and getting fit.

Tomorrow I have another meeting with our Tour Designer Willie Williams to go over finer details about the show structure and to look at the various pieces of film and video we have commissioned to be played on the television screens and projectors.

I've loved being so involved with the film makers.It's rewarding and yet has been taking up every last second.

Then of course, there's putting the final touches on my tour film. That's a whole other fantastic story. But we prepared. It's wonderful.

Those of you in Australia - hope you're available first week of July. Hope you're up for a big night! Something very special and one off happening in Sydney!

Watch this space for an announcement around the end of April

Very excited.
Very grateful.

Love always
D

Article about Darren/TTATS from "The Cheers" - Estonia
This came in my google alerts today. Very good review of Darren's TTATS and also of Ben Carey's band, "Ocianic". (Ben was a member of Savage Garden's backing band when they toured).
The Cheers - Paikuse, Estonia
"Outside confidence is king...I am all that you're projecting..." ... ~Darren Hayes
Article by Alicia Morrison.
Here is the link:
http://www.thecheers.org/article_1789_Outside-confidence-is-kingI-am-all-that-youre-projecting-~Darren-Hayes.html

Truly Madly Deeply again on US Charts
TMD resurfaced on the recurrent AC chart last week. Dropped off again this week, but it was good to see it on there again.
Adult Contemporary Recurrents - Issue Date April 1, 2006
Truly Madly Deeply - # 20 (459 spins last week)(total of 201 weeks on the recurrent chart, prior to that, TMD spent 123 weeks on the Active AC chart)

Trailer for TCFC DVD
You can see the new trailer for the upcoming "To Close For Comfort" DVD on Darren's site. Here is the link... http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh

Other Recent Messages From Darren!
These new messages were posted on his official site...

(Check out this link to his site to see the photos that went along with these messages:
http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=55)

March 16 2006
It's Official - "Big Night In" Down Under
I can't keep it a secret any longer.
I am coming to Australia for a couple of very special and exclusive shows.
The details are coming soon. But I wanted my Australian fans to find out from me first.
xD

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March 14 2006
Finished the photo shoot for the tour book today.
I am beat!
Had the pleasure of working again with Karin Catt As you may know, I've worked with Karin quite a lot in my career. She's a wonderful Australian photographer now based in the U.S.Today she and Troy Brennan, my ever faithful hair stylist and Fintan Fitzgerald (clothing stylist to the stars, and me!) managed to make a long hard shoot feel like a vacation.
It was all based on my concept for the tour - spending a big night IN. So I was all dressed up with nowhere to go! Very kooky shoot and tons of fantastic clothes. The images should be really interesting.
Now I'm exhausted.
The day before was a ten hour day shooting video footage for the plasma screens and projections for the tour. We've got tons of new ideas and visual elements for the show and they are taking a lot of work. I hope you enjoy them!
Tomorrow I sit with the photographer and our tour book Editor to come up with the final shots and images we'll use for the programme. After tomorrow I've got a little bit of down time now before the 28th - which is when we start rehearsals. I can not wait. Leonie, Robert, George, Keith, Troy, Lana - we're all going to be together once more for the Griswalds European Vacation.
(Or, UK Tour!)
All I can say is.. look out England. We're coming!
So much exciting stuff coming up.
Like the trailer for the a certain concert film I've spent years making. And even sooner, an exciting announcement for my Australian audience.
But before that - I need sleep!
Until next time - big love as usual.
Your number one fan.
xD

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March 10 2006
I've got a crush.
On a new band.
And what's ever better - is that they're unsigned.
They're Angus and JuliaStone and they're a brother sister group from Australia.
A friend of mine is managing them and dropped their demo into my lap here in London last week.
Truth be told, I was reluctant to listen because you never want to offend a friend, you know!
So I listened. And I liked. And then the next day I was rushing about London doing my thing and ran into my friend and the band, just hanging out in a coffee shop.
And I was so struck with their naive enthusiasm and this feeling that I couldn't shake: that they were on their way somewhere.
Maybe it reminded me of what I put out into the universe ten years ago - or maybe it's that they're so darned cute.
Whatever it is, I wanted to mention it.
www.AngusAndJuliaStone.com
I'm gonna follow their journey for a bit and see where they end up!
xD

New Message from Darren - March 7
And New Lana's Latest!
Darren posted a new message on his official site. It includes some really cute pictures of Wally.
Also, Lana posted a new "Lana's Latest" with great pictures and a funny story. You can read both of these by going to Darren's site and Clicking on "Interact" and then "Darren's Messages" and "Lana's Latest". Here is the link: http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=55

News from Darren's Official Site about the long awaited "To Close For Comfort" Concert DVD...

March 3 2006
Better Late Than Never!

The first ever Darren Hayes concert film captured during his 2002 'Too Close For Comfort' tour is on it's way.

Filmed over the entirety of the UK and European leg and culminating in two glorious nights at London's Hammersmith Apollo Theatre - the film has been in and out of the editing room for the past 3 years.

The film, directed by Grant Marshall, is unique in it's approach. Not just a typical concert film - 'Too Close' features a radical approach to the presentation of the performance. It comprises footage from each and every night of the tour.

As well as a truly up close and personal approach to recreating the live experience, Darren has, for the first time ever, let cameras follow his every move. The unusually private artist lets his guard down and cameras capture his personality off stage like no one has ever seen.

The initial specially packaged DVD release will be produced in strictly limited quantities.

This collectors version will be individually numbered and feature intricate delux packaging. Once sold out, it will not be produced in this format again.

Check back in with www.darrenhayes.com for more details soon. Limited version available only via website.

Darren's interview with "Arjan Writes"
Parts 1-4 of Arjan's 4 part interview with Darren is up on his website. Here are the links:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4

Darren's Column on Popjustice
Darren has written 3 columns for Popjustice so far. One on January 17, February 12 and March 2. They are so much fun to read. Darren has a great sense of humor. :)
You can read them on the Popjustice website. Here is the link:
http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=34&Itemid=202

Picture of Darren with Greta Blackburn
There is a really cute picture of Darren with Greta Blackburn that was taken at the Sundance Film Festival last month up on her website. Thanks to Manu for finding this link: http://www.fitcamp.com/greta/keepup/06_january.htm
She wrote this nice caption to go with the picture:
January 27
~ Sundance FIlm Festival 2006 ~
GB with supertalent and major babe Darren Hayes at ASCAP Star Bar.
Darren, formerly lead singer for Savage Garden, will be touring next year with a new band. You MUST see this guy! Amazing. Plus, as you can see, really, really cute...

News from darrenhayes.com...

February 13 2006
Darren will be attending the premier of 'Casanova' on Monday February 13 in Leicester Square in London. Starring Heath Ledger and Sienna Miller, Casanova is the story of the world's most famous seducer.You can check out the movie trailer HERE

New Messages from Darren!

February 10 2006
Woke up today and thought "Why not tour Australia?".
So I am.
More news soon!
xD

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January 26 2006
One more day in beautiful Park City Utah.

Friday is my final Music Cafe performance and then I'm off to spend one perfect day in San Francisco before heading back to London and tour preparations.

Went with friends up to the top of a mountain today (yeah I went skiing a couple times!) and underestimated the affect fear factor would have on my beginner friend. Let's just say one lesson wasn't enough for her and she ended up getting a lift down on a snowmobile!!

If I'm honest, I did fear for my arms and legs a few times myself. Glad to be back here in my hotel room and looking forward to singing one final time before we leave.

That's it. Off to have a hot tub. Ooh it's tough at Sundance.

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January 24 2006
Performed at the Sundance Music Festival in Salt Lake City today. Loved the gig.. but to be honest, have been having so much fun in this incredibly beautiful little village forgot I was 'working'. Main Street in Park City is where all the buzz happens.. and the vibe here is just magical. All the house look like something from a story book.. with their roofs etched in snow and fairy lights everywhere.

I'm keen to Ski... but with a tour coming up - probably should avoid the risk of breaking something!

Saw a great film today.
Go to www.wristcutters.com to check it out.
I gave it 5 out of 5.

Oh. Sang my heart out too. Unlovable went down the best.

One more performance on Friday.
Shame I missed Imogen Heap but but excited to see some of the other artists on the roster as well..

Until then..

love as always
xD

CoolFM Belfast Interview
Thanks to Maria for sending me this information and audio file of Darren's interview with CoolFM Belfast that she recorded last week. Darren chatted with PK about his upcoming tour and about attending Elton John's wedding. It's a great interview. I've added it to our audio page: http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/audio.html, (Just scroll down to the end of the audio section. The files are in chronological order.)
Or you can also listen to the interview on Cool FM's website. Here is the link to that page on their site: http://coolfm.co.uk/Article.asp?id=109526

New Undercover News Story about Darren
There was a new article posted on Undercover.com in Australia called "Darren Hayes Performs at Sundance" by Tim Cashmere, February 3 2006.
Here is the link: http://www.undercover.com.au/news/2006/feb06/20060203_darrenhayes.html

Review of TMC from 365Gay.com
There is a really nice review of Truly Madly Deeply on 365Gay.com.
Click HERE to read the review.

Café Buzz at Sundance
Thanks to Ema for finding this. Check out what they say about Darren's performance. :) "Darren Hayes, formerly of multi-million album sellers Savage Garden, stunned the audience with his soaring vocals and passionate songs."
Here is the link to the full article: http://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/events/sundance/2006/news_03.html
Also, if you click on that link and scroll down to where it says "view our event coverage" and then click where it says "slideshow". There are two great pictures of Darren included.

Review of Darren's Sundance Performance and of TMC
Check out these great reviews of Darren's performance at the Sundance Film Festival and review of Truly Madly Completely from gaywired.com. Here are the links:
Sundance Review
TMD Review

News From Darren's Official Site...

January 25 2006
Darren is currently in Utah in the United States doing some performances for the Sundance Film Festival. He has been getting rave reviews including one from ASCAP- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. You can check it out [HERE]

"Truly Madly Completely - The Best of Savage Garden" cd was released in the USA and Canada this week!!!
US and Canadian fans don't forget to pick up your copy at your local music stores. And it's available to buy from iTunes (US) for $9.99. You can also order your copy of the US CD online for $13.98 (26% off List Price: $18.98) from Sony Music's Online Store by clicking on the image of the cd below:

Darren's "So Beautiful" released to US and Canadian Radio
The day so many North American fans have been waiting for is finally here. "So Beautiful" was officially released for airplay to Adult Contemporary radio stations in the US and Canada last week. If you are a US or Canadian fan, listen for it on your local stations and be sure to give it positive feedback if you hear it! :)

Upcoming Live Performances For Darren

• Tuesday, January 24 @ 3:50PM (Utah,USA) Sundance Film Festival
• Friday, January 27 @ 3:50PM (Utah,USA) Sundance Film Festival

For information on the Sundance Film Festival Cafe performances (schedules/artist information) go here: http://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/events/sundance/2006/d1.html

UK TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT
This news is from Darren's official site:
Darren is touring in the UK April/May 2006 with his “A Big Night In With Darren Hayes” show!!
Full Community Members are now invited to purchase VIP packages in the shop section or Advance purchase ticket links can be found on the tour page in the Community Section.

We can exclusively confirm all dates to you now!

Thursday 20 April Glasgow Clyde Auditorium
Friday 21 April Newcastle City Hall
Sunday 23 April Manchester Apollo
Monday 24 April Nottingham Royal Centre
Wednesday 26 April London Hammersmith Apollo
Thursday 27 April Ipswich Regent
Saturday 29 April Bristol Colston Hall
Sunday 30 April Portsmouth Guildhall
Tuesday 2 May Sheffield City Hall
Wednesday 3 May Wolverhampton Civic
Just added...
Saturday 6 May Vicar Street Dublin **** OVER 18'S ID REQUIRED FOR THIS VENUE****
Sunday 7 May Waterfront hall Belfast

News from DarrenHayes.com...

January 17 2006
Great news for fans in Finland!
We can confirm Darren Hayes will be performing live for the NRJ awards in Helsinki on Thursday January 19!
You can check out the official NRJ site [HERE]

January 16 2006
Savage Garden - Truly Madly Completely - Piano/Vocal/Guitar Chords
Alfred Publishing have just released the much anticipated Savage Garden Folio of sheet music for Piano/Vocal and Guitar Chords.
Now all their greatest hits are available in one folio! Available from all music stores that stock print music!
Titles are:
I Want You
I Knew I Loved You
To the Moon & Back
Hold Me, Santa Monica
Crash and Burn
Break Me Shake Me
Truly Madly Deeply
The Animal Song
Affirmation
I Don't Care
Love Can Move You
Fire Inside The Man
This Side Of Me
Available from all music stores that stock print music!

January 16 2006
We can confirm that Darren has been asked to write a regular column for www.popjustice.com!
Stay tuned for news on when Darren's debut column will appear!

New Messages From Darren!
From Darren's official site...

January 17 2006
Had my first production meeting today for my 2006 tour. Sat with Willie Williams in his Covent Garden house for three hours and came up with the coolest show opener EVER.
Last year we had our initial meetings and discussions to decide the tour name, the basic concept for the show,and our general objectives.
But today we got into the deeper things. We worked on the finer details - like a first draft of the set list and started to solidify some of the stage design.
It was great to walk out of there as the rain started coming down and be the only person in the street smiling.
I'm more excited about this tour than any other I think.
More when I have it!
Love, as always
D

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January 4 2005
I love Australia.
Home for New Years in Byron Bay with all my family, and then on to my home town of Brisbane for some catching up with old friends. It's been so wonderful seeing all the places that made me who I am today.

I'm looking forward to getting back to my house in London and seeing how the cold weather has transformed the city.
I'm only there for a few weeks and then I'm off to the U.S to perform at the Sundance Film Festival.
Then it's 3 months of intensive training and preparation for the tour (and of course song writing and recording)! 2006 - here we come!

SAIN Magazine TMC Review January 06
Thanks to Tammy from Brisbane for sharing this new review of Savage Garden's "Truly, Madly, Completely" from SAIN Magazine Australia's January 06 Issue.

Truly, Madly, Completely.
One of the most successful duos in Australian pop music, Savage Garden have been on one hell of a ride since winning a huge ten ARIA awards with their debut self-titled album in 1997. Now we're treated to a greatest hits package - even though they only released two albums together. Featuring all their hits like "I Want You", "I Knew I Loved You"' "To the Moon and Back" and a handful of B-sides, it also picks up where they left off - with Darren Hayes' solo career. Despite their short-lived partnership, this compilation sure shows their talent. Out Now.

Small Mention of Truly Madly Completely in Herald Sun (AU)
Thanks to Naffi for sharing this scan from the Sunday magazine in Melbourne Sunday Herald Sun January 15, 2006. (Click on the image below to see a larger version)

Stars Head Sundance's Music Cafe menu
Sun Jan 8, 2006 9:58 PM ET
By Gregg Goldstein
NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Rufus Wainwright, Bruce Hornsby, Michael Penn and Savage Garden alumnus Darren Hayes will form part of the musical lineup at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah (January 20-28).
They will feature at the Sundance Music Cafe, which performing rights organization ASCAP is producing for the eighth year with the goal of encouraging onscreen collaborations among filmmakers, composers and songwriters.
To read the full article, Click Here

US Billboard Review of "So Beautiful"!
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/reviews/single_review_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001772161

So Beautiful
DARREN HAYES
Producer(s): Mark Endert, Darren Hayes
Label: Columbia (CD promo)

"Truly Madly Completely," an upcoming greatest-hits package from pop duo Savage Garden, clearly indicates just how much U.S. top 40 radio has deteriorated in the five-plus years since such indelible hits as "I Want You" and "Truly Madly Deeply" permeated the airwaves. But thankfully, lead Darren Hayes contributes to the collection "So Beautiful," which shimmers with the same melodic savvy and intelligent lyrical moxie that characterized earlier works. While this track will likely be relegated to AC radio, what a treasure it will be for a format lacking much individuality nowadays. Luxuriant harmonies; the comforting, familiar vocal style; the handsome, loving lyric . . . all exquisite. Wouldn't it be phenomenal if this opened a new chapter here? We should be so lucky.
Chuck Taylor

New Videos from Darren's performances on Max Sessions (AU)
Huge thanks to Naffi for sharing these files. They have all been added to our Audio/Video page (see top menu under "Music") and I've also put the links to the files here for your convenience. Just right click and save.

• December 26, 2005 - Max Sessions (AU) Part 1 Intro and Performance of "To The Moon And Back"
• December 26, 2005 - Max Sessions (AU) Part 2 Performance of "Insatiable"
• December 26, 2005 - Max Sessions (AU) Part 3 Interview
• December 26, 2005 - Max Sessions (AU) Part 4 Performance of "Break Me Shake Me"
• December 26, 2005 - Max Sessions (AU) Part 5 Performance of "Popular"
• December 26, 2005 - Max Sessions (AU) Part 6 Performance of "Crash And Burn"
• December 26, 2005 - Max Sessions (AU) Part 7 Performance of "Truly Madly Deeply"
• December 26, 2005 - Max Sessions (AU) Part 8 Performance of "Lost Without You" with Delta Goodrem
• December 26, 2005 - Max Sessions (AU) Part 9 Performance of "I Knew I Loved You"
• December 26, 2005 - Max Sessions (AU) Part 10 Performance of "Affirmation"

Audio of Denmark Radio Station Interview with Darren
You can listen to a really wonderful interview that Darren did with a Denmark radio station which aired last week. They have it up on their website. Thanks to Helle for alerting us to it!
Here is the link to their page where you'll find the audio file of the interview: http://www.anrhit.dk/taktogtone/arkiv/side.asp
Just click on the link next to the picture of Darren.

US Release Date of "Truly, Madly, Completely - January 24, 2006
It appears they have set a USA release date for Truly Madly Completely of January 24, 2006.
There hasn't been any official announcement yet, but Sony Music US has it listed for pre-order right on their site with that release date listed. Thanks to Dawn Y for discovering this. :)
Savage Garden
Truly Madly Completely - The Best of Savage Garden [CD]
$13.98 (26% off)
List Price: $18.98
Release date: 01/24/2006
Label: COLUMBIA
Selection #: 097741 (1CK97741 )
Availability: On preorder.
Here is the link:
http://www.sonymusicstore.com/store/catalog/MerchandiseDetails.jsp?merchId=92325&skuId=92376

SECOND Sydney Show Confirmed by Fanclub - May 17, 2006
We are proud to confirm that Darren will be performing a second show at the Sydney opera house on July 5!

As is the tradition, we are proud to release VIP packages. These packages are available for members only in the first 24 hours and are then released to the general public for sale.

VIP PACKAGE INCLUDES:

One ticket guaranteed in the first five rows!

VIP Pre-show Reception with other VIP guests which includes light finger foods and drink vouchers.

A Commemorative VIP Tour Laminate.

A Tour Book personally signed by Darren and dedicated to you.

Exclusive VIP gifts that only VIP guests can get their hands on!

Admittance to the Soundcheck before the show. (This is in addition to your membership Soundcheck pass if you are a full community member).

A CHANCE TO MEET DARREN!!! 4 VIP guests from each show will be randomly selected to Meet Darren before the show and have your photo taken with him as well as get him to sign something for you.

* Package inclusions are subject to change if circumstances are beyond our control.
* Soundcheck passes are non transferable.
* Package inclusions are subject to change if circumstances are beyond our control.

We are currently negotiating with the Opera House for a Presale Link for fanclub members and hope to have that for you in the next 24 hours. Please note that as the opera house is such an exclusive venue we have to share the presale like with their members.

You can purchase your VIP packages now here:
http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option=com_phpshop&page=shop.browse&category_id=8cc122d01164755657970ae6f3f2e3e5&Itemid=230

Kind Regards
Tracey
xx

Sydney Morning Herald Article
A new article called "Hayes Tells It Straight" was posted in the Sydney Morning Herald (Sun-Herald) on Sunday, May 14. It's been added to our article section. You can read it here: The Sun-Herald (AU)- Hayes tells it straight - May 14, 2006

Sydney Star Observer Article
There was a new article about Darren posted in the Sydney Star Observer on May 11. Here is the link: http://www.ssonet.com.au/display.asp?ArticleID=5343

Another New Message From Darren!
This new message from Darren was posted on his official site...

May 6 2006
This is just a quick note to say a huge thank you to all of you for coming out in droves for "A Big Night In". And especially, thank you to all those who spent so much time and effort on my birthday presents. You know I don't expect them, but it was so cool to see how much thought had gone into all the gifts I received. It's been my favorite tour ever and I only have you all to thank for that!
xxD

Australian Associated Press Article
There was an AAP article posted by both Seven News and Nine News Australia on May 5, 2006. You can read the article here: Australian Associated Press (AU) - Hayes says he was close to giving up - May 5, 2006

VIP Packages for Sydney now available thru Fanclub!
A Big Night In with Darren Hayes

A Big Night In with Darren Hayes. The name says it all really.



To celebrate 10 years as a recording artist Darren Hayes has announced plans to return to Australia for an exclusive and intimate Big Night In at the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday, 4 July, 2006, performing songs from his Savage Garden and Solo career... with a twist!

But don't expect to just sit back and be entertained. You may end up on stage with him. The show, designed and directed by long term collaborator and U2 staple Willie Williams promises to blow the lid off the conventional pop show and reveal what only insiders have known for the longest time. Darren Hayes is not just an extraordinary live singer. He's charming, funny, confessional and honest. And he's inviting you into his living room to demonstrate.

After selling a phenomenal 23 million plus records in his career, and coming off the back of this year's release of 'Truly Madly Completely -The Best of Savage Garden’ - Darren found himself at a crossroads. As an artist, the tug to milk your past has always been a strong one, but Hayes has never been one for living in the past. The release of a 'Best Of' this year has forced Hayes to embrace his past. He has chosen to use this experience to shape his future musical plans.

The unusually fame shy yet studio savvy Hayes has never done anything by convention. So in the middle of recording tracks for his yet to be released 3rd solo album, Hayes called time out. He sat down with friend and creative sparring partner Willie Williams to inject a healthy dose of irony and a much needed sense of retrospect into his back catalogue to gain perspective. Rather than run from the past. He's embracing it. A creative cleaning out of the closet, if you will, live and on tour, before finishing work on his next record.

And Hayes is adamant audiences can expect to hear all the songs they know.

"As a fan of bands who've split up, like Eurythmics, or the countless incarnations of Fleetwood Mac, I understand the desire to hear songs you know, solo or otherwise. And as an audience member, there's nothing worse than going along to see someone you adore and they play the obscure Japanese only b-sides!" Hayes explains. "At this point in my career, I'm at the half way point. I want the next half to be better than the first. That's a huge challenge to set myself.

But it's important for me to look back and say thanks and goodbye to this period of my music so that I can apply that to my future. I'm asking myself questions like "What worked? What didn't? What do I want to explore further? What song do I never want to hear again?"

With his experience from designing U2's most extravagant and intelligent shows, as well as the pop sensibilities of stage theatre (We Will Rock You) Willie Williams promises a show that reveals the 'hidden weapon' that not many people know Hayes possesses. Without giving too much away, Willie's concepts for the show go beyond Karaoke. The show is truly interactive. Fans should turn up prepared to be singled out!

"I connect with people. I'm good at that. These days I realize that's the only thing that really sets me apart. You can fake an awful lot in show business. But you can't fake connection, live in a room, under a microscope" Hayes says.” I thought about having a dress code on the ticket" He jokes. "Because if I pick on you, I'm going to involve you in my show… and if I have to stand next to you under some very expensive lights. I want us to look good!"

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A CHANCE TO MEET DARREN!!! 4 VIP guests from each show will be randomly selected to Meet Darren before the show and have your photo taken with him as well as get him to sign something for you.

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Just in from http://www.darrenhayes.com - Sydney Show Confirmed!
Darren's going to the Opera-house for an exclusive Australian engagement...

A Big Night In With Darren Hayes
4 July
Presenter: Sydney Opera House and Video Hits
Venue: Concert Hall

http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/sections/whats_on/boxoffice/event_details.asp?EventID=1854&sm=1&ss=1

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Savage Garden and solo hits…with a twist!
Exclusive Australian Engagement
Darren Hayes first took the world by storm as half of one of the world’s most successful pop duos, Savage Garden. With a knack of delivering undeniably catchy and well-crafted melodic-pop, they wrote, produced and performed a seemingly endless string of hits including Truly Madly Deeply and I Knew I Loved You. Since then, Hayes’ solo work has earned him the strongest praise of his career, confirming his incredible talent as a songwriter and musician. Further hits included Insatiable as well as Popular which tore up the dance charts both locally and overseas.

A Big Night In sees Darren re-inventing the pop world once again, promising all the hits you would expect - with a twist! Lavishly designed and directed by long time collaborator and U2 staple Willie Williams, A Big Night In will blow the lid off the conventional pop concert and reveal what only insiders have known for the longest time. Darren Hayes is not just an extraordinary live singer; he’s charming, funny, confessional and honest. And he’s inviting you into his living room to demonstrate.

While weaving his way through a string of smash hits, Darren is the MC of his own evening. Without giving too much away, it’s truly interactive. Utilizing a team of highly imaginative musicians on stage, and incorporating film and video instillation with a stunning set and lighting design, fans should turn up, prepared to participate in this cutting edge concert experience.

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SGR FM Interview with Darren
You can listen to the SGR FM interview from Ipswich aired April 27, 2006 at http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/audio.html
Scroll to the bottom of the page for the file. Thanks to Scattymare and Hayley for this file.

Australian Fans - VH PRESENTS
Calling all DARREN HAYES fans! Video Hits and The Sydney Opera house have got an exclusive offer in store for Video Hits members only! Be watching the Video Hits special on Darren Hayes this Saturday from 11:30am for all the details. You won't be disappointed.

Trent FM Interview with Darren
You can listen to the Trent FM interview aired April 24, 2006 at http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/audio.html
Scroll to the bottom of the page for the file. Thanks to Ana Maria for the file.

BBC Interview with Darren
You can listen to the Trent FM interview aired April 22, 2006 at http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/audio.html
Scroll to the bottom of the page for the file. Thanks to Manu for the file.

DZine # 9 Available Now!
If you are a member of Darren's fanclub, log onto your member account on darrenhayes.com and download the new DZine. There are great interviews, pictures and sneak peaks of the tour!

Darren on Capital FM (Sunday, April 16)
Darren was on Capital FM April 16 during the Justin Wilkes program "Entertainment Weekly". Here is the link to listen to the interview (thanks to Manu for the file!):
April 16, 2006 - CapitalFM (UK) Interview

Official Fan Club Chat Transcript
Darren's sister Tracey posted the transcript to Darren's chat with the fanclub members on his official public forum today. You can read it here (just click on "Forums" and then on "Darren Hayes"): http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=55#

New Popjustice Entry from Darren - April 9
Popjustice posted a new entry from Darren on their site. If you haven't read any of Darren's stories on there, you should check it out. He's hilarious!
Here is the link: http://www.popjustice.com

Sunday Life Article
There was a new article about Darren and his upcoming concert in the Sunday Life section of the Belfast Telegraph (Ireland). It has been added to our Articles section. Here is the direct link:
The Belfast Telegraph Digital (Ireland) - Sunday Life Garden looks rosy for Darren - April 2, 2006

Recent Messages from Darren
These messages from Darren were posted on his official site...

December 21 2005
I can't believe it's Christmas time already. Well, I guess I can. It's deliciously cold and magical in London right now. Just like a movie.
Lots of time to sit and reflect on the year that's passed. I wanted to say, as 2005 draws to a close, how grateful I am and how much a part of that feeling you all are to me.
2006 is going to be a beautiful year. I can feel it. Can you? I can't wait to see all of you face to face on a tour that will include more places than England, I can assure you.
I haven't played live in Australia for some years so you better believe the "Big Night In" tour is coming down under. More places and spaces to come.
But enough about me.
I really just wanted to say I can't wait to see you face to face and show you how much you mean to me. And to thank you for ten years of the best job in the world.
I hope wherever you are you get to spend time with people you love over this holiday season. And that your world is filled with light and love always.
Happy Christmas 2005.
This moment will never be again.
But it is, for a moment, ours.

December 11 2005
Hmmm. What do you want for christmas?
How about I announce a tour soon?
That would be cool huh? Well...
Can't hurt to ask!
xD

SO Beautiful Premiered on Yahoo's Launchcast December 15
Yahoo music (US) premiered Darren's "So Beautiful" as the featured video on their premiere page Thursday, December 15. Click here to see the video:
http://music.yahoo.com/promos/premieres/
You can also rate the new Savage Garden Best of album, Truly Madly Deeply on Yahoo Launch. Here is the link to that page:
http://music.yahoo.com/ar-263335-discography--Savage-Garden

Sun2Surf Article - December 12, 2005
There was a new article/interview on the Sun2Surf website. We've added it to our articles section of the site. You can read it by clicking on this direct link: Sun2Surf (Malaysia) - Time to move ahead - December 12, 2005

Rainbow Network Article/Interview - December 5, 2005
There was a new artist interview with Darren on the Rainbow Network's website December 5. It's been added to the articles section of the site. You can read it by clicking on this direct link: Rainbow Network (UK) - Darren Hayes Interview - December 5, 2005

West Australian Article - December 8, 2005
There was an article titled "Veering Off The Garden Path" in todays West Australian. It's a very positive article/review. Thanks to Sharee for sharing the scan of the article and typing up the text. You can see/read it here: West Australian (AU) - Veering Off The Garden Path - December 8, 2005

Sunday Mail Article - December 4, 2005
There was a new article in Brisbane's Sunday Mail on December 4th. The article was titled "Musicians pay tribute to Lennon" by Ritchie Yorke and features Darren. It includes an nice picture of Darren too. Thanks to Tammy for typing up and scanning the article for us. You can read it here:
Sunday Mail (AU) - Musicians pay tribute to Lennon - December 4, 2005

Darren On Video Hits (AU) December 3, 2005 - Videos Added
Darren co-hosted Video Hits in Australia Saturday, December 3, 2005. The video of his appearance has been added to our audio/video page. Thanks to Naffi and Manu for the files. It's a big file so it's divided into 4 parts. You can see it now by clicking on "Music" on the menu at the top of the page, then selecting "Audio/Video" files. Then scroll down the page to the video section.

Thailand Videos
There is an incredible video of Darren's recent visit to Thailand including a press conference and highlights of his performances on a Thailand website hispeedworld.com Here is the direct link to where you can see the video: http://www.hispeedworld.com/main/trueworld/music/news_darren_bkk_presscon.php
Also, new files have been added to our audio/video page, including 3 video files from Darren's promo trip to Bangkok, Thailand. He sang "So Beautiful", "To The Moon and Back" and a medley of "I Knew I Loved You and Truly, Madly Deeply" and his voice was even more incredible than ever. What a talent!
Thanks to Iwona and Manu for these files. To save these files to your pc's, just right click and save.

• November 20, 2005 - Bangkok, Thailand - Performance of "I Knew I Loved You/Truly Madly Deeply Medley"
• November 20, 2005 - Bangkok, Thailand - Performance of "So Beautiful"
• November 20, 2005 - Bangkok, Thailand - Performance of "To The Moon And Back" (wmv)

Darren in Denmark - Pictures and Video File
Thanks so much to Susanne for sharing these pictures she took of Darren in Denmark. The first one is from the airport, the second is outside The Voice Radio and the bottom 2 she took of his performance at the Zulu Awards. Click on the pictures to see a larger version. Please don't take these pics without Susanne's permission. Thanks!
To read Susanne's wonderful review of Darren's appearances in Denmark, please click HERE.
Also, you can see a video of Darren's performance of "So Beautiful" and one of him presenting an award at the Zulu Awards. Thanks so much to Charlotte for sharing these files! And as an added bonus, thanks to Susanne for sharing her mini video of the end of "So Beautiful" and Darren walking over to shake Rob's hand at the end of his performance. It's cool to experience the excitement of what it was like being there from a fan's perspective in the audience amongst all of the screaming fans. :)
You can see them by clicking on the links below:

• November 24, 2005 - Zulu Awards (Denmark) - Performance of "So Beautiful"
• November 24, 2005 - Zulu Awards (Denmark) - Short Clip of the end of D's performance, from a fan's perspective (Thanks Susanne!)
• November 24, 2005 - Zulu Awards (Denmark) - Darren presenting award

New Lana's Latest!
Darren's PA wrote another one of her hilarious "Lana's Latest" about traveling with Darren on his recent promo trips around the UK, Australia, Thailand and Denmark. And of course mentioned the famous "purple" (brown) jacket he's been sporting around. lol Don't miss the pictures that are included too. Here is the link (just click on "Lana's Latest" when you get there): http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=55#

The New Official 2006 Darren Hayes Calendar Now Available!

This news is from Darren's official site....
Great News!
We have just released the Official 2006 Darren Hayes Calendar for sale!
Be the first to own this Gorgeous 28 page Calendar with 13 full page images.
Stephanie Pistel photographed these during Darren's trip to Los Angeles for the filming of the 'So Beautiful' Video.
Own your copy here:
http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option=com_phpshop&Itemid=105
Please note: THIS PRODUCT WILL SHIP ON DECEMBER 15 2005

"Truly, Madly, Completely - Best of Savage Garden" Released (November 14) in the UK - (November 21 in Australia)
You can find ordering information along the left side of this page.

I was just looking at the HMV Australia site and noticed that they are including Savage Garden's Truly Madly Completely limited edition CD/DVD in their 2 for $44 sale. That's only A$22.00 each. If you buy only one it's still only A$24.99 which is pretty good. That's in Australian Dollars. You can use this conversion chart to see what that would be in your currency: http://finance.yahoo.com/currency?u

Here is the direct link to buy: HMV Australia Online CD Store

And I'll copy the details from their page below...

TRULY MADLY COMPLETELY: THE BEST OF SAVAGE GARDEN: LTD EDITION CD/DVD
Catalogue: 301259-2
Format: CD
Released: 21 Nov 2005
Label: ROADSHOW
Price: A$24.99 (Incl. GST)
US $16.84 / GBP£9.81 GST
HOT CDs 2 FOR $44!

TRACK LISTING
Disc 1
1 I WANT YOU
2 I KNEW I LOVED YOU
3 TO THE MOON & BACK
4 HOLD ME
5 SANTA MONICA
6 CRASH AND BURN
7 BREAK ME SHAKE ME
8 TRULY MADLY DEEPLY
9 THE ANIMAL SONG
10 AFFIRMATION
11 SO BEAUTIFUL (NEW SONG BY DARREN HAYES)
12 CALIFORNIA (NEW SONG BY DARREN HAYES)
13 I DON'T CARE (B SIDES)
14 I'LL BET HE WAS COOL (B SIDES)
15 LOVE CAN MOVE YOU (B SIDES)
16 FIRE INSIDE THE MAN (B SIDES)
17 THIS SIDE OF ME (B SIDES)
Disc 2
1 I WANT YOU
2 TO THE MOON AND BACK
3 TRULY MADLY DEEPLY (US VERSION)
4 BREAK ME SHAKE ME
5 I KNEW I LOVE YOU
6 CRASH AND BURN
7 HOLD ME
8 THE PARALLEL LIVES DOCUMENTARY

The Best of Savage Garden, celebrating the pop brilliance of Darren & Daniel, including 5 rare B-Sides along with 2 new recordings from Darren Hayes, 'So Beautiful' & 'California'. This LIMITED EDITION comes with a DVD containing 7 videos along with the 'Parallel Lives' Documentary.

John Woodruff - Let's Start The Celebration With The Truth
If you'd like to know the real truth behind the break up of Savage Garden, get it from someone who knows...John Woodruff. He put an editorial in the Music Network a few weeks ago that helped put a lot of false rumours to rest. It's a must read for any Savage Garden fan as well as the media who have protrayed either Daniel or Darren as the "bad" guy during all of this. You can read the story by clicking here: The Music Network (AU)- Let's Start The Celebration With The Truth (John Woodruff) - November, 2005

Scotsman (UK) Article on the Forth Awards
There was an article on scotsman.com about the "Forth Awards" this week which included mention of Darren performing and presenting an award. You can read the article here: Scotsman (UK) - Top gongs are Forth for good - November 23, 2005

MAX TV - Pictures of Darren's performance
MAX TV has added some great pictures from Darren's MAX Sessions performance which will premiere on December 26th to their website. Here is what it says, "DARREN HAYES - View photos of this rocking and sensitive pop adventure Darren Hayes took with a range of close friends, family and fans. With his heart on his sleeve, darren revealed more of himself than possibly any other MAX Sessions artist. Delta made a touching cameo sharing her song, Lost Without You, in a duet with Darren, with assistance from Bryan McFadden.
Here is the link to their pictures: http://www.maxtv.com.au/page.asp?partid=479

Sun-Herald, Sydney Morning Herald - November 21
This awesome new article was on the Sydney Morning Herald's website today. It included a beautiful picture of Darren from the Music Max concert taped November 18 (see small size of it below). It's been added to our article section. Here is the direct link: The Sun-Herald (AU)- Hayes eyes tour Down Under - November 21, 2005

Wowing them: Darren Hayes at the Seymour Centre on Friday.
Photo by: Janie Barrett

Two More New Articles in Australian Newspapers - Nov 20
There was a new article in the Sunday Mail today and also a big one in the Sunday Melbourne Herald Sun. I've added them both to our articles section. Thanks to Tammy for sharing the Sunday Mail article and to Naffi for the images of the Herald Sun article. You can find them both here: http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/articles.html

New Message From Darren - November 15
This was posted on Darren's official site....

November 15 2005
I'm here in Australia..
And loving it.
I'm really looking forward to my performances this week, especially my live set for Music Max. My family are coming to the taping, and some old friends, so it's going to be especially sentimental for me singing my tunes and some Savage Garden songs dear to my heart.
I wanted to thank you all again, for loving 'So Beautiful' as much as I do.
I better be off!
Busy day. But wanted to check in and let you know I love you!
xD

New Audio/Video files Added
Just added: Sunrise video performance of So Beautiful and Crash and Burn as well as an interview from Australia November 18. Mix 101.1 and Mix 102.3 Australian radio interviews from Nov 18, Rove Live video from November 15, Minster FM radio interview November 16 has been added to our audio page: http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/audio.html. Just scroll down to the Video section and you'll see it listed. Thanks to Maria, Manu and Kay for these files.

Herald Sun - 3 new articles
The Herald Sun, Melbourne Australia had 3 new articles about Darren/SG on November 17. You can read all 3 of the articles on our News - Magazine/Newspaper Articles section. Thanks to Spinner for sharing the 2 articles from the "Hit" pull out section. Here is the direct link to that page: http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/articles.html

New Articles - Star Mag (UK) and XM in Australia
Articles about Darren were featured in Star Magazine (UK) and in XM Australia this week. Thanks to Donna for scanning the Star Magazine article and thanks to Naffi for scanning the XM article. I've added them both out our article section. Just got to the top menu, click on "news" then click on "Magazine/Newspaper Articles" to see the scans and read the articles.

New DHST Promo Banners Added
New banners to use to promote So Beautiful and Truly Madly Completely have been added. Just click on "Street Team" then on "DHST Banners" on the top menu.

Darren's Australian Promo
This was posted on Darren's official site:
November 14 2005
Darren is in Australia this week in support of his brand new single 'So Beautiful' as well as 'Truly Madly Completely - The Best Of Savage Garden' and fans can get a chance to see him live:
Channel [V] What U Want on Thursday the 17th in the afternoon from 5.30pm at Fox Studios in Sydney. If you are interesting in going you see check ticket availability at Channel [V] HERE:

Sunrise on Channel Seven Friday the 18th in the morning from 7am. Darren will sing his latest hit 'So Beautiful' live as well as have a chat with Mel and Kockie. Sunrise is broadcast from Martin Place in Sydney City.

You can also keep your ears and eyes out for interviews with Darren in the following Media.
Good Morning Australia
MX
Take 40 Australia
Nova 100 Melbourne
Rove Live on Network Ten
Joy Fm
Sunday Herald Sun
Fox Fm Breakfast Crew
Mix FM Adelaide
97.3 Brisbane
WS FM
2DAY FN Hour of Power
2GB with Alan Jones
Nova 96.9
Video Hits Channel Ten
Today Tonight Channel Seven

Making of the So Beautiful video on AOL
That's to Vicki for finding this. If you type in keywords "Darren Hayes" on AOL you can watch an excellent video of the Making of So Beautiful. It's actually a promo video for Truly Madly Completely too and takes us on a journey of Savage Garden's highlights along with insight from Darren along the way. It's very cool. If you don't have AOL, I think you can still see it by following this link: http://mp.aol.com/video.index.adp?mode=2&pmmsid=1425457

Metro Magazine Interview
Metro Magazine in London had an interview in the November 14th issue. If you missed it, you can read it here: Metro Magazine (London) - Interview - November 14, 2005

Sun-Herald Article (Australia)
The Sydney Morning Herald posted a new article about Savage Garden on their website November 13. They credit it as being from the Sun-Herald. It's about the truth behind the breakup of Savage Garden and the article is called "Garden Rumours Savaged". I've added it our articles section. You can read it by clicking here: The Sun-Herald (AU)- Garden rumours savaged - November 13, 2005

New Articles Out Next Week in the UK
This news was posting on Darren's official site today:
November 12 2005
UK fans - look out for the following articles appearing next week in the media:
Metro Magazine - out Monday November 14
Heat Magazine - out Tuesday November 15
Star Magazine - out Tuesday November 15
Teletext - will appear on Wednesday 16
Time Out - out Wednesday 16
Happy reading!

Savage Garden's Official Site Updated!
Sony just updated Darren's official site with lots of information, video clips, pictures and promotion for the new SG album and Darren's single. Check it out! http://www.savagegarden.com

Savage Garden: The story behind the split & Greatest Hits album
This interesting article was posted on AccessAllAreas's news section Wednesday. Here is the link: http://www.accessallareas.net.au/News.php#newsitemEEFEVEpAAFYUhThRlY

Savage Garden Blooms Again - CCTV - Beijing,China
This new article from China, about the new Savage Garden album, was posted online today. Here is the link: CCTV Beijing, China article - November 5, 2005

US Associated Press Video Promo of Truly Madly Completely!
Just got this in my google alerts! US promotion of Truly Madly Completely begins! Woo Hoo!
'Savage Garden' Set to Release Greatest Hits
© The Associated Press
November 3, 2005 - 2:30 PM
Aussie pop outfit Savage Garden are set to release a greatest hits album, 'Truly Madly Completely - The Best Of Savage Garden.'
You can watch a video interview with Darren along with clips of his "So Beautiful" video. :)
Here is the link: http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/media.cfm?apf=947&fv=1
(You have to wait while they show a short advertisement video and then the interview with Darren will start.)
The Associated Press probably sent this out to several of their affiliates in the US. This one happens to be on HamptonRoads/Virginian Pilot's website - Norfolk, Virginia, USA It's so cool to see this early promotion already starting for the album's anticipated release in January in the US!

New Message from Darren!
This was posted on his official site
November 3 2005

You are...
So beautiful!
Thanks so much to all of you in Europe, the U.K and Australia for being so supportive and kind in your reaction to the single! I've been travelling all over the u.k seeing a lot of you face to face so you probably know how much I love you right now! Soon I get to head home to Australia for some promotional appearances but really it's an excuse to see my family and all of you down under who never let me forget where my heart is!

So November is going to be a great month!

I hope I get to see more of you in person.
Lots of surprises and fun things in the works.
Just you wait and see..

Sending you lots of love.

xD

Darren Recording MAX TV concert November 18
Australian fans can win a chance to see Darren record an intimate concert in Sydney for Max TV! Here is the advertisement...

It says..."Stellar performer and songwriter Darren Hayes will be the next artist to appear in his own live and intimate concert with MAX sessions. The concert will be recorded live in Sydney, before a small crowd of MAX competition winners, on November 18. The concert will premiere on MAX on Boxing Day (Dec 26). Enter Now! The only place you can win tickets is through http://www.maxtv.com.au (click on "win" on the menu).

News from Darren's official site:
November 2 2005
Darren on Rove!

We have just received official confirmation that Darren will appear on 'Rove Live' on November 15 from 9.30 pm . Hosted by Rove McManus, you can catch 'Rove Live' on Network Ten in Australia. Check out Rove HERE

Official Fan Community Chat Transcript
Darren did a chat with the fanclub members on October 29. He stayed and answered questions for about an hour and a half. Such a sweetheart!
To read a full transcript of the chat, go to his official site and click on "news". Here is the direct link: http://www.darrenhayes.com

Undercover News Article
Undercover News Australia has posted "news" about the new Savage Garden album today. It's an obviously slanted article against Darren, as usual for them, but at least this is a way of getting the word out about the new SG album in Australia so that's a good thing. Here is the link: http://www.undercover.com.au/news/2005/oct05/20051031_savagegarden.html

VillageFM (Greece) Interview
There is a really long and nice interview that Darren did with a Greek radio station up on their site. You can download it and hear it right on their website!
Here is the link: http://www.883villagefm.com/

Celebrity Extra Video
Thanks to Kay and Manu for taping the Celebrity Extra interview on Living TV where Darren talks about "So Beautiful" you can see this video on Planet Darren here: http://www.planetdarren.com/livingtv.mpg

Capital FM Interview Audio - October 25
If you missed Darren's interview with Schooly on CapitalFM Tuesday, you can hear it on our audio page: http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/audio/html. Thanks to Manu and Kay for sending me the files.

Darren on Capital FM October 25 and GMTV October 26
News from Darren's site:
October 25 2005
Fans can catch Darren being interviewed by Schoolie on Capitalfm tonight. If you dont live in the UK you can catch it online at www.capitalfm.com
Don't forget Darren will be on 'LK today' with Lorraine Kelly on GMTV tomorrow between 8.35 - 9.25am in the UK.

Darren Appearance Alert - October 30
In addition to the Radio and TV appearance info from Darren's site listed below, Darren will be at the Signal 1 and Trentham fireworks display on October 30, 2005. Details for getting tickets can be found at http://www.signal1.co.uk (Thanks to Judas for that info)

2 New Radio Interview Audios Added
Darren did radio interviews with Heart FM and Lincs FM on Sunday. If you missed them, you can hear them on our audio page. http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/audio/html
Thanks to Manu, Kay and Maggz for sharing the files.

New TV and Radio Appearance Info!
This information comes from Darren's official site:
October 23 2005
Its been a busy week for Darren with many radio interviews and TV appearances. You can catch a glimpse of Darren this week on the following programs:
Boutique Magazine - Poland
Gala Magazine - Poland
Ilta-Sanomat - Finland
LK Today - GMTV (This program will air Wednesday morning between 8.35 and 9.25 in the UK)
People Magazine - South Africa
Beeld - South Africa
Sunday Independent - South Africa
Pulse Magazine - South Africa
94.7 Highveld Stereo - South Africa
KFM - South Africa
OFM - South Africa
Algoa FM - South Africa
Cameron Adams - interview - Australian press
UK Telegraph
Double Trouble - MTV Asia

New Message From Darren!

October 18 2005
So Beautiful is on the air waves in Europe and Australia and the video is finally finding it's way into homes. I'm a happy man.
Thanks for always believing in me. Your faith and love is a part of everything I have done and will continue to do.
These days I find myself thankful for the little things in life. Sometimes it isn't until something terrible happens that we realise just how fortunate we are.
My love and prayers go out to all those affected by Katrina and very recently the earthquake in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan. My deepest respect to all the aid organizations helping those who are struggling to put their world back together.
Until next time my love as always
D

Spire FM Interview - October 18th
Music Radio Sunday Revival Interview - Sunday, Oct. 16th
If you missed the interviews that Darren did with Music Radio (Sunday Revival program) and Spire FM the audio files have been added to our audio page so that you can hear them here. Thanks to Kay and Manu for the files. Click on "Music", then "Audio Files" on the menu at the top of the site, or use this direct link: http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/audio/html

Sydney Morning Herald article about Daniel's wedding
Congratulations to Daniel Jones on his marriage to Kathleen de Leon! This article was in the Sydney Morning Herald: The Sun-Herald (AU) - Popette tames a Savage (Daniel Jones Wedding) - October 17, 2005
And here is the picture that went with the article:

Promises ... Daniel Jones and Kathleen de Leon.
Photo: Andrew Meares

Darren appearing on the BBC show, "Never Mind The Buzzcocks"
From Darren's site...
October 15 2005
Darren will be recording an upcoming appearance on the BBC show ' Never Mind The Buzzcocks" on October 18. Hosted by Mark Lamarr, its sure to make great viewing for Darren Fans!
We will keep you posted on when the show will air

Mark 'Spike' Stent's mix of SB featured on his video
This news was posted on Darren's official site under the news section: http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option==com_frontpage&Itemid=C#

October 14 2005
We were so glad you loved the exclusive world premier of the 'So Beautiful' Video here yesterday.

Pay close attention to the audio track. The video features a brand new mix of the song by Mark 'Spike' Stent, who you might recall worked with Darren on 'The Tension and The Spark'. Spike was asked to work his magic on 'So Beautiful' originally but had prior commitments. He was busy working with this little known artist called 'Madonna' on her new album.

When that project wrapped he spent some time in the studio with Darren in London and came up with the version you hear on the finished video. This version will eventually make it's way to radio as well as being available on some formats of the single.

Spike's full five minute version of the mix will also feature on the album 'Truly Madly Completely - The Best of Savage Garden'.

See Darren's New "So Beautiful" Video!
They have added new screenshots from the SB video to Darren's site under the news section (see a sample screenshot below) and also, they have the secured the WORLD exclusive debut of the new Darren Hayes 'So Beautiful' video and have it available in full on his site!
Shot in Los Angeles on September 22 by Director Meiert Avis, the video is hauntingly Beautiful! You can check it out by clicking on the "Latest Videos" portal on his official site. Here is the link: http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh

STOP THE PRESS: The Video for 'So Beautiful' will debut on Friday October 14 in the UK. You can check it out on 'First Play Friday' on 'The Box' between 4pm and 8pm on Sky!

Album Cover Revealed!
Darren's official site revealed the new Australian Album Cover for 'Truly Madly Completely - The Best Of Savage Garden'

Wave 105 Interview - October 12
If you missed the excellent interview that Mark Collins at Wave 105 did with Darren, they have put it up on their site to listen to or download. Here is the link: http://www.wave105.com/article.asp?id=72261

GWR Bristol Interview
Darren's interview with GWR Brisol was aired earlier today on their station. If you missed it, you can hear it here:
October 11, 2005 - GWR Radio (Bristol-UK) Interview Part 1
October 11, 2005 - GWR Radio (Bristol-UK) Interview Part 2

Red Dragon FM Interview
If you missed Darren's interview with Red Dragon FM radio station, they have it up on their site so that you can listen to it. Here is the link: http://www.reddragonfm.com/article.asp?id=68003

Audio Files Added
We've just added audio files from Darren's interviews with Century FM, Cool FM and Metro Radio. You'll find them on our audio page (under Music on the top menu).

October 4 2005
Darren is doing some regional radio promotions in the UK this week. Stayed tuned to the following stations for your chance to catch Darren talking about his latest single 'So Beautiful'

Real Radio - Glasgow
Clyde 1 - Glasgow
West FM - Ayr
Key 103 and Smash Hits - Manchester
Century FM 105.4 - Manchester
Pulse FM - West Yorkshire
Radio Aire - Leeds
Real Radio - Leeds
Vicking FM - East Yorkshire
Hallam FM - South Yorkshire
100.7 Heart FM - Birmingham
BRMB - Birmingham
Red Dragon FM - Cardiff
Real Radio - Cardiff
96.4 The Wave - Swansea
GWR - Bristol
Ocean FM - Hampshire
Wave 105 - Hampshire

Wave 105 - Questions for Darren
Wave 105 in the UK will be interviewing Darren on Wednesday 12th October between 2.30 and 3pm (UK time). You can listen online. You can also send in questions for Darren via their website. Here is the link: http://www.wave105.com/Article.asp?id=128919

Now Magazine (UK) Celebrity Passions
Darren was featured in Now Magazine (UK) October 2005. Thanks to Ann, Dusty and Sophie for sending me scans of the article. Click on the image below to see a larger version

New Articles from Maylaysia
Darren was featured in two recent articles from Malaysia. You can read this one from our articles page: New Straits Times (Malaysia) - Savage Garden back again - October 4, 2005 and the other one I haven't added yet, but you can read it directly from their website: The Maylay Mail - October 4

News from Darren's official site....

Truly Madly Deeply - The Best of Savage Garden
Exclusive Tracklisting is revealed!
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We can now reveal exclusively the tracklisting of ‘Truly Madly Completely - The Best of Savage Garden’. 12 digitally re-mastered Savage Garden classics, as well as 5 rare b-sides and two brand new Darren Hayes songs -'So Beautiful' and 'California'. 17 tracks in total!

If you're starting to fall in love with ‘So Beautiful’ make sure you check out the version on the album. It's a full minute longer than the radio edit. November looks like it's shaping up to be a great month for Savage Garden and Darren Hayes fans.

Here is the full audio sequence as it will appear on the album.

1. I Want You
2. I Knew I Loved You
3. To The Moon And Back
4. Hold Me
5. Santa Monica
6. Crash And Burn
7. Break Me Shake Me
8. Truly Madly Deeply
9. The Animal Song
10. Affirmation
11. So Beautiful - by Darren Hayes
12. California - by Darren Hayes

The B Sides

13. I Don't Care
14. I'll Bet He Was Cool
15. Love Can Move You
16. Fire Inside The Man
17. This Side Of Me

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So Beautiful Australian Single Tracklisting!
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So Beautiful is already at radio in Australia, Asia, the U.K with plans for release in the U.S and Japan in January 2006.

Below, we can reveal exclusively the Australian 'So Beautiful' single tracklisting. In Australia the single is in stores October 31.

1 So Beautiful (Radio Edit)
2. To The Moon and Back Medley**
3. Truly Madly Deeply Medley**
4. Something in The Sky+
5. So Beautiful (Lee Groves Mix)

**recorded live in concert in London 2002 on the 'Too Close For Comfort' Tour.
+ Brand new previously unreleased Darren Hayes song

The Times of India Article - October 1, 2005
This new article titled "Indian Women Are Very Seductive" was posted on The Times of India's website. It looks like it's an old article from an interviewed Darren did when he was promoting "The Tension And The Spark" but it's dated October 1, 2005. It's been added to our articles page to make it easier to read. Here's the link: The Times of India (India) - Indian women are very seductive - October 1, 2005

Darren appearing on Capital FM October 1
This news is from Darren's official site....

30 September 2005
Darren will be appearing on 95.8 Capital FM in London on October 1st at 10.25am and 11.25am as part of 'The Egg Big Money Experiment' where two listeners will be competing.
We hope you tune in to catch his performance. Folks who do not live in the UK can listen live here here.

Darren Hayes' So Beautiful #1 most added track!
This great news was posted on the AccessAllAreas website: http://www.accessallareas.net.au (There is also a mention of it in the Herald Sun's Wednesday edition)

Reported by AAA - Wednesday, September 28 2005
Taken from the highly anticipated 'Best Of' album by Savage Garden, Darren Hayes' new single 'So Beautiful' which features on the new compilation was the number one most added song to radio last week. Furthermore, the track rocketed straight in to the top 50 airplay charts debuting at number 49 in its first week to radio.
The video for 'So Beautiful' was shot last week in Los Angeles which Hayes described as "The most enjoyable music video experience ever". Though Hayes is reluctant to give too much away on what to expect of the video, he does hint "let's just say I was walking on air all day." 'So Beautiful' is released instores on October 31 world-wide and the Savage Garden 'Truly Madly Completely' best of album is released November 7.

Exclusive Images from the "So Beautiful" video shoot!
They posted some exclusive "So Beautiful" video shoot photos on Darren official site this morning. Here is the link: http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=43

New Message From Darren!
This new message from Darren was just posted on his official site: http://www.darrenhayes.com (click on "Interact", then "Messages from Darren")

September 22 2005
L.A. September 22nd.
The video shoot is finished.
We started at 6 am today and it's 9pm as I write this.
I'm back in my hotel in LA and I'm tired! But, you know what?
The most enjoyable music video experience ever. Director Meiert Avis was utterly charming and full of grace. Couldn't have asked for a nicer crew.

Want to know what the video concept is?

Hmm. Should I tell you?
Well, let's just say I was walking on air all day.

So Beautiful!

All my love..
xD

Listen to Darren's Interview with 2DayFM
Thanks to Suzi for alerting me to this. If you missed Darren's interview with 2DayFM (Australia) Monday morning, you can hear the interview by logging onto http://www.2dayfm.com.au. Go to the Kyle and Jackie show then click onto "celebrity" (at the top of the page).

Snippet of "So Beautiful" on DH.com Opening Page
Darren's official site has added a new snippet of his new song "So Beautiful" to their opening page. If you haven't heard the song yet, this will give you a taste of what a truly incredible song it is. http://www.darrenhayes.com

More News from Darren's Official site:

September 19 2005
MEIERT AVIS will be directing the Darren Hayes "So Beautiful" video in the US this week in LA.
A veteran director of music videos, Avis grew up and trained as a music video director in Dublin, Ireland. In his early career he had a highly productive collaboration with U2, directing ten definitive U2 videos including "With or Without You" and the downtown L.A. celebration "Where The Streets Have No Name", for which he won a Grammy.
Videos with Springsteen, Dylan and many others followed. He was nominated for a second Grammy for Bob Dylan's "Series of Dreams" and has won many MTV Video Music Awards. One of his videos, Audioslave's "Like a Stone", was one of the most played MTV videos of its year.
He had three clips in VH1's Top Forty Videos of 2003, including Matchbox 20's "Unwell," the countdown's Number 1 video. His video for New Found Glory's "All Down Hill From Here" was nominated for Breakthrough Video of 2004.
Avis is also recognized as one of the top commercial directors in the U.S. and has worked with many of today's top actors, including Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio. His "Bridge" commercial for Pioneer Audio earned a Cannes Gold Lion, a pair of Clios (including the Grand Clio) and a place among Leo Burnett's 100 Best Commercials of All Time.
Videos include:

U2:
"I Will Follow" (1980)
"Gloria" (1981)
"A Celebration" (1982)
"New Year's Day" (1982)
"Two Hearts Beat As One" (1983)
"The Unforgettable Fire" (1985)
"With or Without You" (1987)
"All I Want Is You" (1989)

Bruce Springsteen:
"Brilliant Disguise" (1987)
"Tunnel of Love" (1987)
"Leap Of Faith" (1992)
"Human Touch" (1992)
"Better Days" (1992)

Melissa Etheridge:
"Similar Features" (1989)
"No Other Lover" (1989)

Terence Trent D'Arby:
"This Side Of Love" (1989)
"To Know Someone Deeply Is to Know Someone Softly" (1990)
"Billy, Don't Fall in Love with Me" (1990)

Bette Midler:
"Night and Day" (1990)

Hothouse Flowers:
"Give It Up" (1990)

Bob Dylan:
"Series Of Dreams" (1991)

Psychedelic Furs:
"Til She Comes" (1991)

Van Halen:
"Runaround" (1991)
"Standing on Top Of the World" (Color Version)

Audioslave:
"Like a Stone" (2003)

The Calling:
"For You" (2003)

Damien Rice:
"Cannonball" (2003)
"Blower's Daughter" (2004)

Avril Lavigne:
"My Happy Ending" (2004)

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE - SEPTEMBER 17, 2005

SAVAGE GARDEN
‘TRULY MADLY COMPLETELY – THE BEST OF SAVAGE GARDEN’
OUT ON NOVEMBER 7TH INTERNATIONALLY
(JAPAN – NOVEMBER 1ST)
US RELEASE SLATED FOR EARLY 2006

AND THE BRAND NEW SINGLE FROM
DARREN HAYES OF SAVAGE GARDEN
‘SO BEAUTIFUL’
OUT ON OCTOBER 31ST (outside North America)

With sales of over 23 million, Savage Garden are one of the most successful duos of all time. Four years after parting company to pursue their own music careers, 'Truly Madly Completely - The Best Of Savage Garden' celebrates the time they spent together and is jam packed with their mega hits.

With unforgettable lyrics and killer choruses, Savage Garden wrote, produced and performed a seemingly endless string of hits, re-inventing the pop world with their authentic style and undeniable talent.

Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones released their eponymous debut album in 1997 and within just a few short months had taken the world by storm. Spawning three global hits: ‘I Want You’ ,‘To The Moon And Back’ and the record-breaking ‘Truly Madly Deeply’ (which topped the American Billboard charts for an incredible nine weeks), 'Savage Garden' hit the #1 slots on both the Australian ARIA and UK album charts before going on to sell 11 times platinum around the world. That same year, the Australian duo won an unprecedented 10 ARIA Awards.

Their sophomore album ‘Affirmation’ matched this success. It produced their second US Billboard #1 with ‘I Knew I Loved You’, and the massive hits ‘The Animal Song’, ‘Affirmation’ and ‘Crash and Burn’.

'Truly Madly, Completely - The Best of Savage Garden' (in stores November 7th – in all markets except Japan (November 1st) and the US (where it will be out early next year)) is a collection of all of the band's chart-topping hits featured alongside two brand new songs from singer-songwriter Darren Hayes ('So Beautiful' and 'California Home'). The first single 'So Beautiful', which Darren co-wrote with Robert Conley and co-produced with top American producer Mark Endert (Maroon 5, Gavin DeGraw), will be in stores on October 31st (in those markets that release singles commercially outside the US). Its emotive lyrics and memorable chorus echo the remarkable pop sensibility of Savage Garden, highlighting Hayes's phenomenal ability to captivate and transport his audience - not only with his extraordinary voice, but also with his beautiful turn of phrase and incredible sense of melody. The upcoming single heralds yet another new beginning for Darren Hayes, whose third solo album is set for release in the New Year.

September 16 2005 from DarrenHayes.com
Fans can hear the Australian debut of the brand new Darren Hayes single 'So Beautiful' next week!

In addition to hearing 'So Beautiful' you will also get to hear what Darren has to say about the track!

'So Beautiful' will be included on the upcoming 'Truly, Madly, Completely - The Best Of Savage Garden' album.

Check it out on Monday September 19 from 8am on these great stations.

B105
2DayFM
FoxFM

September 15 2005
We are proud to exclusively debut the official lyrics of "So Beautiful"

Whether I'm right or wrong
There's no phrase that hits
Like an ocean needs the sand
Or a dirty old shoe that fits
And if all the world was perfect
I would only ever want to see your scars
You know they can have their universe
We'll be in the dirt designing stars

And darlin' you know
You make me feel so beautiful
Nowhere else in the world I wanna be
You make me feel so beautiful

Whether I'm up or down
There's no crowd to please
I'm like a faith without a clause to believe in it
And if all the world was smiling
I would only ever want to see your frown
You know they can sail away in sunsets
We'll be right here stranded on the ground
Just happy to be found

You make me feel so beautiful
Nowhere else in the world I wanna be
You make me feel so beautiful

I have lost my illusions
I have drowned in your words
I have left my confusion to a cynical world
I am throwing myself at things I don't understand
Discover enlightenment holding your hand

You are..
So Beautiful

Yeah darlin' you know!
That you make me feel so beautiful

Hear "So Beautiful" in its entirety
If you didn't get to hear "So Beautiful" on Captital FM earlier today, you can catch it again tomorrow evening (September 15) before 8pm on Schooly's show. You can listen online at CapitalFM.
And on Monday the 19th Brisbane's B105 will air it around 8AM Aussie time http://www.b105.com.au/

UK Magazine Alert
Darren has completed a few interviews in UK magazines recently. Below is a list. If you run across any of these magazines, please share the interviews!
Heat Magazine
Now Magazine
Teletext
Doncaster Free Press
Manchester Magazine

New Lana's Latest! - September 13
Tracey just posted a new "Lana's Latest" on darrenhayes.com. It's a must read! So great! Here is the link: http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=55#

Hear Darren's interview on P4 - Norway
Thanks to Maggz and Chris for alerting us to this...
You can listen to the audio of a new interview with Darren that was broadcast on a Norway radio station today. He talks about the SG best of album, So Beautiful, and being in love. :)
Here is the link: http://p4.no/story.asp?id=168811

Tentative Release Dates
I've gathered all of the release dates we could find online for "So Beautiful" and the SG "best of" album so far and put them on the "release dates" page (Click Here). You can also find this page on the menu at the top of the page under "Music". These have not been officially announced and they may change, and I'm sure more will be added, but this is what the cd stores online are currently listing so far.

Message From the DH Mailing List - Sept 10
Subject: Thanks From Us!
Date: 9/10/2005 9:21:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: fanmail@darrenhayes.com
We hope you had a chance to listen to the tiny teaser clip of 'So Beautiful'.
Because we've hidden it away again!
We released the clip early on Darren's request so you could hear it first. Think of it as a personal thank you from Darren to you, "the coolest fanbase in the world".
This week Darren is getting ready to shoot the video and final radio plans are being finalized.
We'll let you know as soon as we do when you can hear the song in full on a radio station near you.
In the meantime. Thank you.
The buzz you created was infectious!
Stay tuned to http://www.darrenhayes.com for further updates.

Listen to a Clip of Darren's New Song!
There is a new opening page on Darren's official site with a new graphic advertising his upcoming single, "So Beautiful" and it also plays a 1 minute clip of "So Beautiful". So head over to http://www.darrenhayes.com to hear a sample of his gorgeous new song! EDIT: They took the clip of his song down (see above), but you can still see the graphic. :)

Truly Madly Deeply still getting US Airplay
Proving the enduring appeal of Savage Garden music in the US, "Truly, Madly, Deeply" was #10 on this week's US Billboard Adult Contemporary Recurrents Chart (issue date September 17, 2005). TMD spent 123 weeks on the AC regular chart before dropping to the recurrent chart in May 2000. Since then, TMD has been off and on the AC Recurrent chart for a total of 196 weeks.

News From Darrenhayes.com:

Email from DH.com clarifying earlier news about the upcoming Savage Garden album....

Date: 8/27/2005
We just wanted to clarify an email report released from our offices earlier today.
Its seems that our over zealous intern took us literally when we said we wanted the fans to get the info in real time just like at CNN! You have to love her enthusiasm but unfortunately she misread the words "Working Title" in the internal memo received regarding the title of the much anticipated Savage Garden best of....
Needless to say we will make sure you are the first to know as soon as we DO have the official title of the album.
Kind Regards
Tracey
www.DarrenHayes.com

August 27 2005
We can now reveal exclusively the title of the Savage Garden hits compilation.

Truly Madly Completely
The Best Of Savage Garden

The final tracklist is still being confirmed as there will be different packages for different territories. We can reveal though, that the collection will feature all the singles you would expect as well as rare songs, b-sides, video content and TWO brand new Darren Hayes tracks.

The first of which, SO BEAUTIFUL, is being mixed in Los Angeles this week. Darren worked with producer Mark Endert (Maroon 5, Gavin DeGraw) on the new single which is being described by those who've heard it as 'Classic'.

New message from Darren - August 22
This message was posted on his official site:
http://www.darrenhayes.com

August 22 2005
Van Nuys.
VAN NIZE.
There. Is that how you pronounce it? ;)

Well, I'm not there anymore. I'm mixing the record. Somewhere else. Studio City. Which means, wahoo! I've finished my vocals on So Beautiful. I have to say, there was a LOT of pressure because I loved my demo version of the song. It was created in such a spontaneous way that I was afraid I wasn't going to be able to match it when I came to L.A. But I think I did. :)

I'm quite tired though. We've been putting in long days on this one. Actually I have to say this is the longest time I've spent recording one song. But it's been so worthwhile. I've struck up a great new friendship and collaboration and learned so much.

I can't wait for you to hear it.
xD

Tentative release date for "So Beautiful"?
There has been no official word on a release date for Darren's new single, "So Beautiful" yet but HMV UK has it listed at October 17, 2005. Please remember release dates change quite often and this date is probably just a tentative one that they set as a target date and will likely change but it's nice to see on there anyway! We will keep you posted and as soon there is news from an official source, you'll be sure to see it here!

Undercover and AccessAllAreas News About Darren's Upcoming Releases
Seems news travels fast! These 2 websites posted news about Darren's upcoming releases....
Undercover News: "Darren Hayes Adds To Savage Garden Hits"
Here is the link: http://www.undercover.com.au/news/2005/aug05/20050818_darrenhayes.html
AccessAllAreas: "New Darren Hayes single features on Savage Garden best of!"
Here is the link:
http://www.accessallareas.net.au/News.php#newsitemEEkuFkZypVadLcBlfK

Another new message from Darren! - August 17
This new message was posted on Darren's official site...

August 17 2005
We've been tracking in Van Nuys.

It took me ages to be able to pronounce that.Van NICE. There. It's easy.

Tracking meaning, laying down tracks I guess, with a band. I haven't done that in a while either! I'm so used to working with keyboards, drum machines, samples etc that I forgot how warm a sound it can be to go all analog. So to speak. Not that I've given up on electronica all together. Oh no. I'm still dabbling on something secret for some as yet undecided project - but at the moment, the technology is taking a bit more of a back seat.

I'm so partial to my keyboards though that I couldn't completely cut all ties with my love of the emotion a moog can bring. So yesterday, along with a bass player, guitarist and drummer, we had an array of vintage keys plugged in. So magical what a few carefully placed bits of atmosphere can bring.

Got me all excited about music. Which is a good thing!
xD

Darren's New Song Title!
This just in from Darren's official site...

August 17 2005
We can now reveal the title of the brand new Darren Hayes single to be included on the forthcoming and as yet untitled Savage Garden Collection.

TV Alert: Darren's Top 11 on Max TV August 18
Thanks to Suzanne for sharing this TV alert and voting opportunity for the fans that live in Australia. Here is her message...
"just a note to let aussie viewers know that darren will be on maxtv (my top 11) on thursday 18th august at 10.30pm and if anyway wants to vote for darren in the top 100 albums of all time please go to http://www.maxtv.com.au"

New Message From Darren!

August 15 2005
In L.A.
I forget how you can smell the ocean from the airport. On a good day that is. Oh California.. It's so vast and clean. When I've been away for a while it's always what hits me first when I return. That, and jet lag.

Well, I've recorded so many songs in demo form this year and finally I'm about to sit down in a studio with a producer and try to capture some magic and make it something permanent. Demo's are great because they're so instant. You either have a good song or you don't. No one ever talks about what happens to the bad songs. Usually they end up erased or gathering dust somewhere. But ones with potential face a secondary judgement. They are either deemed perfect just as they are or they require developing. But taking a song out of a safe atmosphere of a writer's demo and taking it somewhere else is always precarious because some don't survive re-entry. But sometimes they return re-born. That's the risk. And the reward. And that is the process of making a record.

I decided to write these new songs with the intention of later taking them to a producer who did not write with me. This is something I have not done since Affirmation. When the person producing has had a hand in the song writing, the production sort of happens as you write. And it's totally subjective. But taking the song away from the creators and taking it to a third party (like I'm doing this week) is an entirely different process. More than anything, you get objectivity.You get to work with someone who is hearing your song with fresh ears and their only goal is to make it the best it can possibly be. If your fragile ego can survive constructive criticism it can make for incredible music.

So that's what I'm here trying to do.

Gotta say I'm enjoying it so much. I don't know whether it's that I'm more chilled out.. or I'm happier.. Or that I've just worked out what I'm good at..But this new music just feels pretty natural to me.

I'm off to find a meal.
And then a bed.
My love to you.
Thanks for being so beautiful to me and my music.
xD

New Music Sooner Than You Think!
This exciting news was just posted on Darren's official site!

August 13 2005
Brand new music from Darren Hayes is coming sooner than you think. This week Darren is in Los Angeles finishing up work on a brand new single to be released to radio world wide later this year.

The single will also feature on Savage Garden's upcoming and as yet untitled 'best of' collection scheduled for release later this year, as well as Darren's own solo album, which is slated to hit stores early in 2006.

More news on this stunning new song including title, release dates and the details of the hits package coming soon!

Songwriters Speak
There is a new book out by Debbie Kruger entitled "Songwriters Speak". Debbie spoke at length to 45 songwriters from Australia and New Zealand whose work in rock, pop and country music has left an indelible imprint on Australia’s cultural landscape. Included in the book are indepth interviews with Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones about the songwriting process and the stories behind some of their classic songs. For more information here is the link: http://www.debbiekruger.com/songwritersspeak/about.html

Darren Writes Article in Rolling Stone Magazine!
Big thanks to Naffi for scanning this new article on the Bee Gees that Darren wrote.
According to Naffi, the article comes from the August 2005 Rolling Stone Magazine, it is the second Immortals edition - the 100 Greatest Artists of all time. The articles are written by fellow musicians rather than journalists.
Click HERE to see a scan of the article.

Another New Message From Darren - July 11
This deeply moving message from Darren was posted on his official site. Our hearts are with you Darren and your friend and his family...

July 11 2005
I went to a funeral today.

So many tears and so much sadness. And yet within the core of this, a tremendous strength and dignity in the family. Struggling to make sense of it all I couldn't help to think of how pointless war is.

The recent terrorist attacks in London resulting in the loss of innocent lives. Elsewhere in the world, human beings willing to kill themselves to kill others. So much violence. And yet here, in this church today, a man lay in a coffin while his loved ones wept. I know if given the choice S would choose to be walking this earth than laying silent.

But what a world he has left. I can't imagine hitting another human being, let alone killing someone. And yet our world is so torn apart at the moment.

When will we change?
When will we learn?

I'm determined to treat the person standing next to me with kindness.
If we all just did that, could you imagine how beautiful our world could be?

Rest In Peace S.
I'm going to
live in Kindness.

Message From Darren - July 9th
The following message was posted on Darren's official site July 9th (please note, Darren wrote this before the tragic events in London, that's why he didn't mention it in this message):

July 9 2005
Live 8.
Don't have much to say except thank you to Bob, Bono and every artist for taking the time to do something beautiful for the world.

Let's hope George W listens! Oh and those other 7 men on the Golf Course.

Been working super hard on music. Going to take some time off writing for a couple weeks.Hopefully get some perspective. Then start drawing up plans to go into the studio somewhere with someone and make a record.

Actually the plans aren't that vague. But I'm trying to keep an open mind. You never know which path you're going to head down even when you're certain you know where you're going.

What kind of album should I make? Who should I work with? Hmmm!

Off to bed to dream beautiful things.
Wally sends his love.
And so do I.

xD

DARREN IS OK
I'm sure most of you have heard the terrible news from London about the explosions that happened around the city and were as worried about Darren as I was. Darren's sister Tracey posted this message on his official public forum to reassure us that Darren was ok. Thanks so much Tracey! I'll copy her message below. My thoughts and prayers goes out to all of the UK fans and their families today. I hope all of you are safe.
Here is Tracey's post....

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 5:00 am Post subject: Darren is ok

Hey All,
We have been getting lots of emails from folks worried about Darren's safety during the terrible events in London this morning....I just wanted to let you all know he is fine.
I hope and pray all of your loved ones are ok too..
Love
Tracey

Watch the video of Darren at the Live 8 Preshow
Thanks to Toby and Kay for sharing this video of Darren co-hosting the Live 8 Pre-show with Molly Meldrum: July 2, 2005 - Live 8 Pre-Show (London)

Ninemsn video of Live 8 (includes Darren)
You can see a bit of Darren on this video from Ninemsn Australia. Just use this link and then click on "Behind the Scenes at Live8".
http://ninemsn.video.msn.com/video/p.htm?mkt=en-au&m=Entertainment&mi=Today%20entertainment
In addition to Darren appearing on it, it's a very well done news story on Live 8. I'm not sure how long they will have it up on their site, but it's well worth seeing, so hurry over there and watch it if you can.:)

News from Darren's Official Site...

Live 8 Live Preshow
We have more details on Darren's participation in Molly's pre-show coverage of Live 8 in London on Saturday.

Darren will be appearing about half way through the broadcast and will chat during two links. As some of Darren's favortie artists will be performing during the show we can assure you he's very excited to witness such an historic event.

Remember, this event is all about registering your support for change. Your interest and that being created by these concerts around the world are working towards telling the most powerful nations in the world to double financial aid, drop debt and make trade laws fair.

Apart from tuning in, you can register your support [HERE]

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Darren To Host Live 8 'Pre-Show' With Molly Meldrum
We can confirm that Darren will be co hosting a Live 8 'Pre-Show' with Molly Meldrum to be broadcast in Australia on cable television channel Fox 8.

The show will be telecast live in Australia from London's Hyde Park on July 2 from 9.30pm to 11.00pm (12.30pm to 2.00pm London Time) from the Media stage near the main stage.

The Live 8 Concert is due to start at 11.00pm (2.00pm London Time) and will span 11 hours from five cities and include over 70 international recording artist. You can show your support and help end extreme poverty by signing the 'Live 8 List' [HERE]

Also there is a new "Lana's Latest" posted on his official site. It's very cute and includes some graffiti drawings that Darren did. A must see! Just click [HERE] and then click on "Lana's Latest".

Why Darren's Song Didn't Make the Cut on BSB Album
Thanks to Dawn for finding this article on livedaily.com. Kevin explains why Darren's song didn't make the final cut for the new Backstreet Boys album. I'll copy the part about Darren's song below...
Go HERE to read the entire article

Before the album came out, there was word that Darren Hayes [of Savage Garden] had written a song for you guys. That track had been pushed off. Can you talk about the songs that didn't make it and why there was so much adding of new tracks to the album [at the last minute]?

Kevin Richardson: When you're recording, sometimes, at the last minute, some great songs come to the forefront. You always have to keep your eyes and your ears and your writing pen open, because you never know what's gonna happen at the last minute. As far as the songs that didn't make the record, we recorded--between the songs that we wrote and demoed--over 50 songs for this album. We took a year and a half to record it. We all came into this recording process with a commitment that we were going to keep an open mind and really experiment and explore musically and sonically. ... As far as the song by Darren Hayes, as we were recording, sometimes there are songs that set a bar when you're recording, and you say, "OK; we're not going to put anything on the album that is not as good or better than this song." That bar was kind of set by Max Martin, who's responsible for some of our biggest songs: "Larger Than Life," "Backstreet's Back," "I Want it That Way," "Quit Playing Games." Basically, we just set a bar and anything that wasn't as good or better did not make the record. Darren's song--although it was beautiful and we all really like it--at the end of the day, it did not make the record.

MESSAGE FROM DARREN - JUNE 11
Darren posted a new message on his official site today. :) It's so exciting hearing him talk about creating new music and so wonderful that he's sharing with us his experiences with the process along the way. Thanks Darren! Here is the link: http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=55
And here is his message....

11 June 2005

Well here I am again in Los Angeles.

This place, I've decided, is like the Grand Central Station of my music. I'm always here for some reason. Sometimes it's the destination. Sometimes I'm just on my way somewhere else. We have such history. And yet no commitment. We're so familiar and yet we act like we don't know each other.

After working pretty solidly in London for a few months working on songs with 'The English' here I am 'Stateside'. It's been such a pleasure writing songs this time around. Maybe I said that last time... but it's different. Actually making my last record was just heavenly. I felt like the music just had this urgency and couldn't be stopped. But it was painful subject matter.

This time around it's different for a couple of reasons. First of all I'm working with new faces and that's always initially scary, like the first day of school... and then wonderful because I obviously grow and learn so much from just rubbing shoulders with greatness. So there's evolution. Secondly, the subject matter this time around is different. It's deep. But it's not so, exhausting. I'm in such a great head space.

Soon I'll be off to New York to sit with men in suits to discuss what treasures I've found. And what trash! Then I'd say we're about half way. Through the writing process that is.

As I type this, Chris Martin is singing me a lullaby from the new Coldplay album.

'...and the tears come streaming down your face...when you lose something you can't replace...lights will guide you home... and ignite your bones... and I will try to fix you...'

Amen.

Saturday Telegraph and Maxtv Website (Australia)
Big thanks to Suzi for sharing these two Australian articles about Darren with us. Darren was mentioned in the Saturday Telegraph and there is an article about him on maxtv's website. :)
This article was in the saturday telegraph in aus just a short mention of darren...

"It seems the worlds celebrities now have a new expression one we hope will replace the overworked "surreal" and "fantastic".
Now it is all about "love and light." MADONNA sent it out to KYLIE MINOUGUE when she was diagnosed with breasr cancer. "with love and light to you Klyie,Madonna. she wrote on her website.
DELTA GOODREM is no stranger to "love and light" either, she signs off all her web messages with "love and light'Delta.
Now it seems DARREN HAYES has jumped on this urban mushiness. "Love and light,Darren,his online journal says. Peace out to you guys."

Also if you look at www.maxtv.com.au they have a short article about Darren Hayes.

New "Undercover" Article about Darren - June 6
Undercover (Australia) posted this new article about Darren titled, "Darren Hayes Happy With Commercial Failure" on their website today. It would have been nice if they hadn't used the words "failure" and "flop", lol, but I thought it was a very positive article overall which is rare for Undercover News so I'm happy to see it. :) Here is the link:
http://www.undercover.com.au/news/2005/jun05/20050606_darrenhayes.html

MESSAGE FROM DARREN!
New Message from Darren posted on his official site under the "interact" section

28th May 2005
Hey Everyone.

Thought it was about time I wrote and said hey. And thankyou! My 33rd birthday was made extra special because of your best wishes. Thanks for the notes, the cards, presents and messages. I finally got through them all and I feel...well... quite spoiled. I had a great day. Got lots of cool star wars presents and was surrounded by my beautiful friends.

And your well wishes of course!

What have I been up to? Well music really. And life.. Renovating a beautiful old English house and writing hopefully the best songs of my career. That's been my challenge with this new collection of material. I feel like my last album got so much wonderful positive critical feedback and showed me the other side of what my career had always been missing. Bravery…regardless of commercial success. I'm still so proud of ‘The Tension And The Spark’ and of your support of that album. Now I'm wanting to do something challenging in a completely different way. I wonder what I'll come up with! You'll have to wait and see. But just know I've been loving the process. I've got so much to say... and I'm putting it all into song.

I've been working with some old friends and some new ones. About to head off to the U.S. to work on more music. Who knows? Maybe I'll have something to sing to you real soon. But you know me! That could mean anytime from now until next decade! Just believe me when I say I've been dedicating a LOT of time to new material.

I wanted to send my best to Kylie. As an Australian I am very proud of all her professional achievements and similarly of her courage and determination during this difficult time. I have every faith she will pull through this and continue to thrill us for a long time yet!

There are a number of people very close to me at the moment who are dealing with major struggles in life. They are not public people so I won't share details here, but I did want to send out my love, respect and honor and thought I might be cheeky and ask you to send any left over positivity you have to J and S.

As we get older, life continues to surprise us. I am so thankful for the beautiful things we take for granted every day and encourage you to remember to cherish each and every second we have together.

Here's to getting better!

Love and light
Darren

Daniel Jones News!
I get a newsletter called "Chartsong Productions, Australia" and they mentioned this good news about Daniel in this weeks newsletter (May 20)...
"BMG SIGNS THE WISH
+ BMG Publishing have signed The Wish, an act produced by ex-Savage Garden member and fellow Brisbanite Daniel Jones."
Congratulations to Daniel! That's wonderful news. :)

Ben Carey (Former SG Backing Band Member) News!
As some of you know, Ben Carey has a band called Ocianic that is trying to break into the US market. Well, you can hear some of their new music next week if you live in the US. Here is an email that I got from Alicia telling us about it...
I wanted to let anyone who might be interested in listing to Ocianic (ben's band) know that their song "The Feeling" will be played on CBS Tuesday May 24th as part of a 2 hour long wedding special Amazing Race.
Thanks for letting us know, Alicia!

Darren is mentioned in Russian magazines
Thanks to Helen for this information. Two Russian magazines mentioned Darren this week: Cool # 18 2005 May 2 - They wrote about his birthday in column "7 days", no pic
And Lisa # 19 2005 May 9 (great thanks breath for this info) Darren is in Stars column. 10 music symbols, Darren is # 9 :) Great thanks Much for this scan

Darkness Video - Muz-TV Russia Chart
Thanks to Helen for sharing this information about Darren's single "Darkness" in Russia...National MusiÓ Channel Muz-TV
http://www.muz-tv.ru/
http://www.muz-tv.ru/layout/charts/index.php?id=1
Top 20
11.04.05 # 10 Darren Hayes Darkness (-5)
18.04.05 # 12 Darren Hayes Darkness (-2)
25.04.05 # 14 Darren Hayes Darkness (-2)
02.05.05 # 16 Darren Hayes Darkness (- 2)
07.05.05 # 17 Darren Hayes Darkness (-1)
14.05.05 # 18 Darren Hayes Darkness (-1)
21.05.05 # 18 Darren Hayes Darkness
You can vote for Darkness using the link above or by sending your vote by e-mail 20@muz-tv.ru (Write "voting" in subject line and simply "Darren Hayes Darkness" in message)
Russian fans also can send sms – send 17 on number 3434 and can send letters with votes on muz-tv address (we can find it on voting page)

New "Lana's Latest" - May 7th
Lana has just posted a funny new message on Darren's site. Just use this link and then click on "Lana's Latest": http://www.darrenhayes.com/dh/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=55#

SG nominated for a 2005 APRA Music award
The nominees were announced for the 2005 APRA Music awards and Savage Garden is up for "Most Performed Australian Work Overseas" for "Truly, Madly, Deeply". Can you believe it after all this time? That's so incredible!
Here is the link to their page and I'll copy the part about SG below.
http://www.apra.com.au/news/apra/050505_awardslaunch.asp
"JET have translated their international success into two nominations in the MOST PERFORMED AUSTRALIAN WORK OVERSEAS category. They are nominated for Are You Gonna Be My Girl and Cold Hard Bitch and join evergreen works Love Is in the Air (VANDA AND YOUNG), Down Under (MEN AT WORK). Also nominated in this category is Truly, Madly Deeply by SAVAGE GARDEN who are multiple winners in this category. "
Good Luck Darren and Daniel!

New pics from Darren's Mardi Gras performance
Thanks to naffi on the Sony bbs for finding these great new pictures of Darren from when he performed at the Mardi Gras in Sydney this year. These are from MazzImage. Just use the following link and click on the arrows to scroll through their pictures. http://www.paloaltomedia.com/nmg/05_shows/pages/050305-1336%A9MazzImage.htm

New Article: Ai Danek Children's Newspaper - Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek
Thanks to Aijan for scanning an article about Darren that was published in a children's newspaper "Ai danek" in Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek last week. It's in Kyrgyz language and I don't have the English translation but Aijan says that it talks about his childhood, about Savage Garden`s name (That it was from the book Lestat), about his first band Red Edge, his solo career (Spin, and The Tension And The Spark), and that in 2004 he sang his hit "Popular" in Russia on the MTV Russia Music Awards. To see the scans of the article, [Click Here]

Popular "Realtones" Available in North America
Thanks to Laurie for letting us know that there is a site in North America where you can get a Popular "realtone" for your cellphone. It's an actual clip of his original recording. The addy is: http://mobile.banananetwork.com/realtonelist.asp?lt=4&AuthorID=11370

Willie Williams Pictures of the Dark/Light Tour Sets
Thanks to Janet and Keri for finding this link to Willie Williams' site that has pictures of Darren performing on stage during the UK Dark/Light Tour. Willie designed the set for Darren's concerts and did a fantastic job. Here is the link: http://www.willieworld.com/dhtourpage_copy.html

Pop!ular Review from About.com
There is a really good review of Pop!ular on About.com. Thanks to Cali and Laurie for finding this. The review is in the Dance Music/Electronica section and is by Alan Perry. Alan obviously did his homework. It's nice to read such a good review from a knowledgeable writer like this. Here is the link: http://dancemusic.about.com/od/reviews/fr/DarrenHayesPop2.htm?terms=Darren+Hayes

JOURNAL ENTRY FROM DARREN!
Darren's official site has been renovated with a lot of new features (including a new public forum as well as a renovated "members only" fanclub forum. Now there are 2 forums to choose from on dh.com). Check it out http://www.darrenhayes.com
Here is a new journal entry that was posted this weekend on his site:

12 March 2005 - Darren's Journal Update
Hey all..

I'm sitting in the studio in Notting Hill and thought I'd send you a long overdue note. Hope you like the new site.. well it looks just like the old one.. but it's got newer cooler features. Anyhoo.. How exciting! Just got back from Oz where we performed at Mardi Gras. Had a blast. Don't ever visit Australia from England for just one week though. Severe jetlag!

Lots of cool things are in the pipeline. Just really wanted to let you know I love you more than you know. That I'm forever grateful for yours back at me. And that I'm still here!

Love always
D

SX Weekly Magazine (AU) Article
There was a really nice article about Darren posted on SX's website this week in their "Spinout" section. The article is titled "Truly Madly Deeply Popular" by Matt Taylor. Thanks to Laurie for finding this article. I've put it on our "articles" section of the site for you to read. See a small version of the picture that accompanied the article below. Here is the link: SX Weekly Magazine (Australia) - Truly, Madly, Deeply Popular - March 2005

The Man Behind The Band - The Sun-Herald - March 6, 2005
There is a nice article about Daniel Jones in the Sydney Morning Herald, Australia this week. He talks about what he's doing now and mentions Darren in the article too. The article is titled "The Man Behind The Band" by Sean Sennett. Here is the link: http://www.smh.com.au/news/Music/The-man-behind-the-band/2005/03/06/1110044252621.html

"US in a Spin Over Sexy Darren" - The Sun-Herald (AU)- February 27
There was a new article about Darren in The Sun-Herald (Sydney, Australia) February 27, 2005 written by Christine Sams. The title of the article is "US in a Spin Over Sexy Darren" and in the article, John Woodruff talks about Darren's music and the US market. It's a very interesting read. It's long so I put it on a separate page in our "articles" section of the site to make it easier to read. Here is the direct link: The Sun-Herald (Australia)- US in a Spin Over Sexy Darren - February 27, 2005
And here is the picture that went along with it when they posted the article online:

TTATS Added to Yahoo Launchcast Radio
Darren's new album, "The Tension and The Spark" was just added to Yahoo Launchcast for rating. Please sign up if you haven't yet, and make sure you rate the album and all of the tracks on the album high. Thank to Janet for the heads up! Here is the link: http://music.yahoo.com/release/15704211

Looking to Buy/Swap/Sell Savage Garden/Darren stuff?
If you are looking for a Savage Garden/ Darren Hayes item that you can't find anywhere else, or have something you would like to sell. Keri that runs the All-Around-Darren website has a section where you can buy/sell/swap things. Fans have been asking me to add a section like this to replace the one that the Savage Garden fanzine used to have but I never had time to set it up. Thanks to Keri for providing this opportunity for the fans. Just click on this banner if you're interested!

Please join The International Darren Hayes Street Team

Would you like all of the current news about Darren Hayes sent right to your email box? The Newsletter that I send out to the DHST International includes ways you can support Darren Hayes music worldwide and also magazine articles, transcripts and more. All you have to do is enter your email address below.

This site (Darren Hayes Fans.com) was the winner of Round 4 (January-April 2003)of the Fansite Awards for "the Best News Source" in the category "singer/group/band". This is the banner they gave me to display. (I wish it had Darren's picture instead of NSYNC but oh well! lol)

News From Darren's official site...

http://www.darrenhayesmusic.com/news.php

Darren's Pop!Ular Hits # 1 on the Billboard Chart!
The new Billboard charts were posted today and Darren has taken over # 1! Woo Hoo!
Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play Chart - Issue Date March 5, 2005
Pop!Ular(Guido/Wayne G/P. Presta/J. Budz Mixes) # 1 - (up 1 from last week - 8 weeks on the chart)
Congratulations Darren!

News Posted on Sony Australia about Darren
Thanks to Laurie for sending me this news to share from Sony Australia's site. Please note that when they said Popular is #2 on the US Dance chart, they meant the "Hot Dance Music/Club Play" chart. He hasn't charted yet on the "Dance" chart. And when they said he it was # 1 on the ARIA Singles chart for 3 weeks they meant the ARIA "Dance" Singles chart. I just didn't want you guys to be confused! lol It's great to see a new story about Darren in Australia. Hopefully this is a sign of good things to come!
Here is the link and the article....
http://www.sonymusic.com.au/news/details.do?newsId=20030829001531
Smokin! It was a #1 smash in Australia and now Darren Hayes' mind- blowing, electro-clash spectacular 'Pop!ular' is shaping up as a surefire dance hit in the US, rocketing into the #2 spot on the Billboard Dance Charts this week!
Proving he's one of the most 'Pop!ular' Aussies representin' on the international music scene, pop whizz turn electronica genius Darren Hayes is tearing up the US Billboard Dance Charts, rocketing into the #2 spot this week with his massive electro-pop dance-floor scorcher!
Scoring the title of 'hot-shot debut' when it entered the chart just weeks ago, 'Pop!ular' has since exploded in clubs across America and is now shaping up as Hayes' first major US dance hit.
Hayes, who created an enduring pop music legacy with the multi- million record selling duo Savage Garden, hit back in fighting form in 2004 with his amazing second solo album 'The Tension And The Spark', the LP's first single 'Pop!ular' holding tight to the #1 spot on the ARIA Top 50 singles charts for three weeks straight.
Rumoured to be heading back to Australia for a visit soon, Darren recently socked 'Pop!ular' to his US fans at an Australia Day/ World Vision Tsunami Benefit concert in New York, that also featured appearances by Ben Lee, Second Dan and Jennifer Hawkins - click Here to check out some of the pics!
Stay tuned for more Darren Hayes news coming soon...

22nd February 2005 - Darren Announced for All-Star Mardi Gras Party Line-Up
We are pleased to confirm a rumour that has been circulating for weeks and announce Darren Hayes would be performing at this year's Sydney Mardi Gras Party.
The 2005 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Party will be held at the Royal Hall of Industries, Hordern Pavilion, Dome, Stage 11 at Moore Park on Saturday, 5 March 2005.
Darren will perform along side queen of pop, Tina Arena, as well as Nicki French.
Darren's performance will be based on an amazing show he recently gave to patrons of London's infamous 'Heaven 'nightclub
If you wish to get tickets you can do so via Ticketek online at www.ticketek.com.au or by calling 02 9266 4800
$75 Concession
$115 Members
$125 Full price

More News About Darren Performing At Sydney Mardi Gras
Thanks to Jo for posting this news on the bbs!
From www.mardigras.org.au...
Darren Hayes Announced for All-Star Mardi Gras Party Line-Up Confirming a rumour in last week's Sydney Morning Herald, New Mardi Gras today announced that Darren Hayes would be performing at this year's Party to be held on Saturday, 5 March.
Hayes will join fellow Aussie superstar and queen of pop, Tina Arena, as well as British darling of High NRG, Nicki French.
"With Darren, Tina and Nicki on board, and more announcements to come soon, this year's Party is shaping up to be the sort of thing that Mardi Gras memories are made of," said New Mardi Gras Co-Chair, Mark Orr.
Darren Hayes enjoyed a string of global smash hits with Brisbane band, Savage Garden. The group to date has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide.
More recently, Darren has enjoyed phenomenal solo success with his current single, 'Popular' sitting at Number 5 with a bullet on the US Billboard Club Play Chart.
Darren's performance will be based on an amazing show he recently gave to patrons of London's infamous 'Heaven 'nightclub.
For more information...Click Here

Australian Consulate - New York Newsletter
The Australian consulate in New York's newsletter features an article and pictures from the "Reach Out To Asia" benefit that Darren performed at last month to raise money for the Tsunami victims in South Asia. Here is the link: http://www.australianyc.org/consulate/news/newsletter/volume8-05/firstfeatStory.php

Sydney Star Observer Article
There is a new article posted on the Sydney Star Observer website about the Mardi Gras concert which mentions Darren. Here is the link: http://www.ssonet.com.au/display.asp?ArticleID=4096

You can listen to 30 second clips of Darkness and the B-sides on Sony Australia's website.
Listen to CD1: [Here]
And CD2: [Here]
Watch the Darkness Video: [Here]

Bravo Magazine - Russia
Thanks to Helen for sending me these 2 gorgeous scans from the Bravo Magazine (Russia) - January 2005 issue. The first one is a half poster inside and the second one is from the cover.

Delta mentions Darren on Radio 2
Thanks to Laurie, Jo and Maria for sharing this information with us...Delta Goodrem was interviewed on Radio 2, and chose Insatiable to be played; and here's what Delta had to say about Darren:
Delta - Darren Hayes is one of the most beautiful people I have ever met, and anything he does I support him; right from Savage Garden through going through his solo career. I think he has really evolved and his record is really hip.
Announcer – He has a beautiful voice.
Delta - He does, he’s got a beautiful voice. He sang my song Lost Without You at our Aria awards once, and it was just unbelievable. He is so beautiful.
You can listen to the show here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/bruce/. Just click on Monday - Insatiable comes on about 2hours 10 mins into the show. You can fast forward to that point.

Vote For Darren at MTV AU
Aussie fans, please write in Darren's name for the "Viewer's Choice" award on MTV Australia. You can vote as many times as you want so get those votes in! Use this link and then click where it says "Vote Now" on the marquee: http://www.mtv.com.au/avma/site.html

Kane County Chronicle Review of TTATS (Illinois, USA)
An article posted on the Kane County Chronicle website on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 included this nice review of Darren's album...
'Tension and the Spark'
For fans who cried to Savage Garden's billboard hit "Truly Madly Deeply," former lead singer Darren Hayes will make you leave no Kleenex untouched with his newest solo album, "The Tension and the Spark." But the singer/songwriter abandons polished pop ballads for raw sounds and emotions to describe his "personal journey from darkness into light."
Hayes confesses a wide spectrum of sentiments from forgiveness to misery to confusion, all with dark, primal undertones.
In one song, "Unlovable," he reveals his honest vulnerability through heartbreaking lyrics like "You made me feel like my father never loved me." In another, called "Pop!ular," he takes a satirical look at the desperation to obtain celebrity. All the while, Hayes experiments with pop and electronica, which can sound overproduced with the excess of strange beats, but generally adds complexity and energy to many tracks.

Small Mention in the Herald Sun
Darren got a small mention in Melbourne, Australia's Herald Sun "The Eye" section today (January 31). You can read it here: The Herald Sun (Australia)- Drawing anything but Blanks - January 31, 2005

Darren's "Lift Me Up" on new Backstreet Boys Album
The Backstreet Boys recording Darren's "Lift Me Up" as a track on their upcoming new album. BSB is getting a lot of press for their new album and many of the articles mention Darren. Here are the links to a few of them:
TeenMusic.com, ContactMusic.com, MTV.com, VH1.com

Pop!ular Soaring Up the US Billboard Charts!
Darren's single "Pop!ular" entered the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart 6 weeks ago at # 43, and has been leaping steadily up the chart since. This week he's at # 5 for the second week in a row with a bullet designation which means increase in play. You can purchase the 12 inch vinyl of Popular as a US domestic release from Tower Records online for only $ 5.99 plus postage. Click on the cd below to purchase the vinyl.

Pop!Ular - US 12" Vinyl Single (09870711741)

Release Date: Nov 16, 2004
Catalog #: 71174

Tracklisting
1. Pop!ular - Wayne G Heaven Mix Show
2. Pop!ular - Johnny Budz Extended Mix
3. Pop!ular - Guido Osorio Club Mix
4. Pop!ular - Peter Presta Apple Jaxx Remix

Videos From Greece
The Station (883 Village FM) in Greece that Darren performed several of his songs at on December 6th has put videos of his performances and his interview up on their site. Here is the link: http://vfmtv.883villagefm.com/artists/a_f/darren_hayes.php

TTATS - Pop Album of the Year - Australian Magazine
(This article was in the Sydney Morning Herald - S section under "The best of 2004" 26/12/2004 by Christine Sams.)
Sydney's The Sun Herald 26-12-2004
Pop Album of the Year
Darren Hayes - The Tension and the Spark.
Some people might scoff at Hayes as first choice, but quite frankly, they need to give The Tension and The Spark another listen. Hayes's second solo album is surprisingly sexy, constantly engaging and very dark. Like all good albums, it hits you in the guts and the heart. A great CD.

MAD TV Greece - Interview Videos
Darren appeared on Mad TV Greece on December 4th. They put the video up on their website in 6 parts. Here is the link: http://www.mad.gr/news/?id=17293

Video Hits Australia - Interview Videos
This is a 2 part interview with Video Hits in Australia: http://www.videohits.com.au/vh_int_darrenhayes.html

And the rave reviews are pouring in! Darren's Dark/Light Concerts are pure magic. The following is a review from the Evening Standard - 16th November 2004...

Darren Hayes - Shepherds Bush Empire
John Aizlewood

What a fascinating talent Darren Hayes is. First with Savage Garden and now as a solo artist, Brisbane's quiet superstar has sold 25 million records; yet a drone member of Girls Aloud has a higher profile.

Equally incongruous is his audience. The bulk of last night's were young girls. They waved their light sticks and screamed at this odd-looking man, a trimmer, marginally less camp Graham Norton.

In return, he unveiled such unashamedly nihilistic songs as Darkness; lines such as 'desire is the drug of the bourgeoisie' on I Like The Way and Pop!ular , and equally cynical update of Pet Shop Boys' Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money).

If that wasn't enough- and clearly it wasn't, for the screaming never abated - Hayes and his three men in black spent 30 seconds covering Nine Inch Nails' Head Like A Hole in appropriately industrial fashion. Oh and the evening was wholly guitar free.

There was more to dazzle the senses and clearly Hayes understood the notion of spectacle. Televisions cluttered the stage, while, with a craftsman's touch he debunked the mystique of a rock gig: the Green Room where the band intermittently rested was actually on stage, the roadies' work with the ever changing backdrops wasn't hidden and before the encore, Hayes's clothes change was silhouetted for all to see. Simple, but brilliant.

Robbie Williams he ain't. In fact, right now it's hard to think of anyone subverting the mainstream quite so effectively and quite so gloriously as Darren Hayes.

Recent Messages From The Fanclub

DARREN HAYES - TSUNAMI BENEFIT IN NEW YORK CITY - 26TH JANUARY
Darren Hayes has been confirmed to perform at a Tsunami benefit for World Vision and the Australian Consulate in New York City on the 26th January. He will be performing a six song acoustic set from all four of his album's including his latest album "The Tension And The Spark"

The "Reach Out To Asia" Concert will hosted by Brad Blanks (WPLJ Radio Personality) and include Ben Lee and Second Dan with Special Guest Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins.

WED 26 JANUARY from 7-10pm
CROBAR 530 West 28th Street (Between 10th and 11th ave)
$50 GENERAL ADMISSION * $150 VIP AND AFTERPARTY * TICKETS AT DOOR $60 * $25 AFTER 10PM

Tickets available online at www.crobar.com
You can purchase tickets Here
Posted on 15-01-05

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2nd December 2004 - 2005 Official Calendar

We are proud to announce the release of our 2005 Official Calendar.

A beautifully produced 28 page Wall Calendar with exclusive images from famed photographer Richard Haughton shot during the 'Dark Light' tour of the UK in November 2004
You can purchase it here:
http://www.darrenhayesmusic.com/merchandise.php

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6th November 2004 - Mini Documentary to Download

We have just received a new Mini Documentary for the making of 'The Tension And The Spark'. There is an exclusive interview with Darren, Robert Conley and Mark Stent. Check it out now!

(click on the following link to see the video)
http://www.darrenhayesmusic.com/news.php

Signed 2-sided Popular Vinyl on Ebay - Last Day!
Thanks to Robbie from 883 Village FM for alerting me to this auction that they are doing on Ebay. When Darren performed and did an interview with them in December, he signed a 2 sided Popular Vinyl for them. If you're interested in collecting this gem, this is the last day of the auction so you'll have to hurry. Here is the link: Signed Popular Vinyl Auction on Ebay

Holiday Message from Darren and Interview Clip
Darren has put a video Holiday message on his official site and also a short interview clip of him talking about touring. They are both on the homepage. You'll need Quicktime to see the videos but they have a link to where you can download it for free. Here is the link: http://www.darrenhayes.com

Video of Pop City Interview/Performances
Thank to Kay from www.planetdarren.com for sharing her files of Darren's interview and performance of Darkness and Popular on Pop City in the UK from November 14th. They have been added to our audio page (http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/audio.html). And here are the direct links to each file:

• November 14, 2004 - Pop City Interview
• November 14, 2004 - Pop City Performance of Popular
• November 14, 2004 - Pop City Performance of Darkness

Manchester Online Article
There is a new article about Darren on Manchester Online (UK). I put it in the articles section of the site. Here is the direct link: Manchester Online "Darren Hayes is looking for the light" - (UK) - October 29, 2004

Vote for Darren on BBC Popstar Top 10
Here is the link: http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_1640000/newsid_1647200/1647254.stm

Darkness Video On DarrenHayes.com
You can now see the new Darkness video on Darren's official site in quicktime format. Here is the direct link: http://public.darrenhayesmusic.com/home.php#

Incredible Interview on Wave 105
Wave 105 in the UK had a Darren Hayes weekend topped off with an excellent interview with Darren. Thanks to DJ Richard Skinner for "getting" Darren's music and making this interview one of the best Darren has done. Maria recorded the interview and I added it to our audio page: http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/audio.html

Darkness Video Premiering in the UK Friday (October 22)
The Darkness video was played on First Play Friday in the UK on The Box on Friday..the 22nd of October. It was also be played on MTV hits Sneak Peaks and TRL. UK fans, after you see the video, don't forget to give The Box and MTV some positive feedback. Here is the link to vote for it on MTV UK TRL: http://www.mtv.co.uk/trl/vote.jhtml

Pictures from Press Conference in Mexico
Thanks to Romi for sharing these pictures of Darren when he was in Mexico last month.
Click on the picture to see a larger version.

New Articles - The Age (Australia)
There are 2 really good articles, (one online and one in print) in the October 23 issue of The Age in Australia. Here are the links: The Age "What I've Learnt" - (Australia) - October 23, 2004
and The Age "From Savage To Solo" - (Australia) - October 23, 2004
The is the picture from the article:

Scan of FHM Magazine Australia featuring Darren
Thanks to Jodie for sending me a scan of an article/feature called "Darren Hayes - My Favorite Things" from FHM Magazine in Australia. According to Jodie, it's a mens magazine, November issue (Issue number 79) with Alyssa Milano on the cover and it's still available in Australia. I put it on a separate page because it's a large scan. Here is the link: FHM Magazine "My Favorite Things" - (Australia) - November, 2004

So Fresh Interview Video
If you missed Darren's 2 part interview on Australia's "So Fresh" which aired on October 2 and 9th, you can download the video of this interview from our audio page (http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/audio.html) or just click on this direct link: October 9, 2004 - So Fresh (Australia) Full Interview (real audio)

Sony Music Canada News
Sony Music Canada's Newsletter "Buzzwords" September 28, 2004 featured a nice write up on Darren's new album. To see a scan of it and read the article click here:
Sony Music Canada "Darren Hayes Returns With "The Tension And The Spark" (Canada) - September 28, 2004

New Article in Undercover News
Undercover news has an article about Darren's sales in the UK and Australia today (September 27). Here is the link: Darren Hayes Departs UK Chart

New Article From India
There is a really nice article from India posted The Times of India - City Supplements - Hyderabad Times. I've added it to the Articles section of our site. Here is the direct link: The Times Of India "Truly madly deeply Darren" - (India) - September 24, 2004

Rove Live Video
If you missed Darren's appearance on Rove Live in Australia. I have it up on our audio/video page along with some other recent interviews. Here is the link: http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/audio.html

Upcoming Appearances & Important Events

• December 29th - Australia - Video Hits special presentation with Darren hosting his own special talking through the retrospective of video clips from his career to date, Video Hits, Channel 10, 2pm.
• December 29th - UK - Wave 105 will be repeating their interview with Darren that Richard Skinner did a few months ago. See details below.

Wave 105 Repeating Darren Hayes Interview/Documentary
From Wave 105's website...."Hear a repeat of this Wave 105 exclusive interview on Wednesday 29th December. We'll play a selection of his biggest songs both as a solo artist and as one half of Savage Garden followed by - at 7pm - Richard Skinner talking to Darren Hayes in a one-hour documentary special - only on Wave 105. Make sure you're tuned in on 105.2FM, 105.8FM, DAB digital radio or online at http://wave105.com.

26th October 2004 - Darren Hayes Releases "Darkness" November 22

DARREN HAYES
RELEASES HIS BRAND NEW SINGLE
DARKNESS
22 NOVEMBER 2004

Multi-million selling Australian singer songwriter, Darren Hayes, releases his brand new single Darkness through Sony Music on the 22 November 2004. Taken from his highly acclaimed second solo album, The Tension and the Spark, Darkness sees Hayes mix gentle flowing beats with carefully crafted lyrics. He creates a caressing and poignant journey, telling the tale of searching for hope in the Darkness.

"Darkness is the introduction to the subject matter that is the central theme of my new album" comments Hayes. "Here I am in Darkness.. at Zero, at my lowest point and yet still I’m searching for hope in the darkness."

Darkness Single Tracklisting - UK
The second single from the critically acclaimed album 'The Tension And The Spark' is released in the UK on 22nd November. (UPDATE: The release date for Darkness in the UK has been delayed until early 2005)
Tracklist:
CD1
1. Darkness
2. Touch

CD2
1. Darkness
2. Random Blinking Lights
3. Darkness (dp Behind the Darkness Remix)
4. Darkness Video

Pre-Order the Darkness cd from HMV-UK HERE

Upcoming Appearances & Important Events

• November 15-27 - UK Dark Light Tour - see below for locations and dates of each concert

DARREN HAYES ANNOUNCES UK TOUR DATES

DARK LIGHT TOUR 2004

Multi-million selling Australian singer songwriter Darren Hayes, today announces dates for his UK Dark Light Tour 2004. Hayes has named his tour DARK LIGHT to reflect the personal emotional journey described in his critically acclaimed new solo album, “The Tension and the Spark”. He will play nine cities around the UK in November 2004. Tickets go onsale at 9am, Friday 3 September 2004.

The Dark Light Tour kicks off in Manchester on the 15th November and travels to eight cities around the UK. The full dates are as follows:

• Monday, November 15 2004 - Manchester Carling Apollo (SOLD OUT)
• Tuesday, November 16 2004 - London Shepherds Bush Empire (SOLD OUT)
• Wednesday, November 17 2004 - London Shepherds Bush Empire
• Friday, November 19 2004 - Nottingham Royal Centre (SOLD OUT)
• Saturday, November 20 2004 - Newcastle City Hall
• Sunday, November 21 2004 - Glasgow Carling Academy
• Tuesday, November 23 2004 - Bristol Colston Hall (SOLD OUT)
• Wednesday, November 24 2004 - Southampton Guildhall
• Thursday, November 25 2004 - Wolverhampton Civic (SOLD OUT)
• Saturday, November 27 2004 - Ipswich Regent (SOLD OUT)

Tickets are priced at £23.50 for all venues except London where they are £25.00. Tickets are available from 24 hour box office line 0871 2200 260 and online at www.gigsandtours.com. [Here]
Please see the fanclub website for more details (and to learn about the VIP Packages): http://www.darrenhayesmusic.com

"The Tension And The Spark"
Darren's first single "Popular" and his new album "The Tension and the Spark" are out now in the UK and Australia.

The track listings for the UK releases are different from the Australian releases. You can see the full tracklistings for both releases on our Discography page: http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/disc.html

If you live in the UK, please try to get out to your local cd store and pick up a copy of his album this week.
And if you live outside of the UK, you can order the UK releases at a really good price from HMV-UK: http://www.hmv.co.uk/

Soundworld, an Australian online cd store is now taking orders for the singles and for the album. They are selling Darren's album lower than the other retailers and they are very reliable. The Aussie album features a bonus track "Boy" not found on the UK version. They accept orders from anywhere in the world so you can order online no matter which country you live in. Sales will count toward the Australian charts. There are 2 versions of the single avaiable.

Order The Tension And The Spark (which includes the bonus track "Boy") [Here]
Order Popular CD1 [Here]
Order Popular CD2 (Remixes)[Here]

To hear clips of all of the songs on Darren's new album, click here: Sony Music UK

To see the Pop!ular video on Sony UK click here: http://www.sonymusic.co.uk/darrenhayes/popularvideo/

Sony UK now has Darren's "Dublin Sky" available to hear online. It's a beautiful song. Here is the link: http://www.sonymusic.co.uk/darrenhayes/dublinsky/

Darren's incredible album, "The Tension And The Spark" is now available in most of the world except the USA. (Columbia Records decided not to release it in the US unforunately. But US fans can still buy it online.)

Order the Australian release of "The Tension And The Spark" (which includes the bonus track "Boy") [Here]

The track listings for the UK releases are different from the Australian releases. You can see the full tracklistings for both releases on our Discography page: http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/disc.html

The Tension And The Spark
(This write up is courtesy of Sony Australia)

Pop wunderguy Darren Hayes is back in the finest form of his career, with a brand new studio album, 'The Tension And The Spark', that's set to leave jaws scraping the floor. And if you're digging the first single 'Pop!ular' (which debuted at #3 on the ARIA singles charts), then make sure you get this album into your stereo fast - its infectious electro-clash beats were just a mere teasing taste of what's in store on this killer record!!

By late 2003, with the multi-million record selling duo Savage Garden and a successful solo album to his credit (2002's 'Spin' which sold over two million copies worldwide), Darren was reassessing his artistic goals. Having created an already enduring pop music legacy, he was ready to start with a clean slate and follow his muses into bold and adventurous new territories...

Inspired by French elctro bands such as Phoenix and Rhinoceros as well the likes of Björk, Air, Goldfrapp and the Chemical Brothers, Darren bunkered down in his San Francisco home studio and emerged with a mind-blowing 13-track collection of smart, electronica-pop (comparisons have been made to everyone from Depeche Mode to David Bowie), since described by The Observer as "lyrically breathtaking and musically brilliant" and by Closer Mag as "a bubbling sonic platter of songs".

Produced, written and mixed by a combination of Darren, Mark "Spike" Stent (Björk, Massive Attack, Depeche Mode, Madonna), Marius De Vries (Björk, Madonna's Ray Of Light, The Moulin Rouge) and hardcore underground electronic maverick Robert Conley, 'The Tension And The Spark' delivers a rich, atmospheric soundscape crackling with witt, urgency and honesty - something that truly sets this record apart from his earlier work.

"This record is my story," Darren muses,"but it's also a human story that I think most people can relate to. Eventually, I came to realize that, even for my own Morrissey-like confessionals, life is meant to be a rollercoaster. For me, the album symbolizes both the end of something terribly beautiful and the beginning of something wonderful in an entirely different way. I'm terrified but I'm ready for the change. Evolve or dissolve."

To hear clips of all of the songs on Darren's new album, click here: Sony Music UK

1st November 2004 - Rehearsals Have Commenced!!!

Darren and his band commenced rehearsals for the upcoming 'Dark Light' tour at an undisclosed London location today. Rehearsals are due to continue until the 12th of November!

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12th October 2004 - Darren to visit Russia

Darren is back in London this week after spending the last two weeks in New York. The video for "Darkness" has been filmed and should be ready for us to see in the next fortnight!

Darren is off to Russia at the end of this week for four days. The main aim for his trip is to be a presenter at the MTV Russia Awards. The ceremony will be held at the Kremlin on October 16 2004.

While in Russia, Darren is expected to perform "Pop!ular" on MTV's TRL and interviews with Neon, Bravo, Hello, Play and Europa Plus. So keep an ear and an eye out for those.

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11th October 2004 - Darren's Diary

So I'm in New York City... It's Saturday and I'm still recovering from shooting the video for Darkness. As with the album photo shoot, we set up shop again in Manhattan's Hotel Pennsylvania - in the presidential suite - which has become in many ways the visual 'backdrop' to the stories I have wanted to tell.

It's an incredible space because it has this kind of run down, desperate feel to it - yet an old world kind of sophistication. Like a tarnished luxury that once was. However you want to describe it, it's undeniable there's a sense of history and melancholy on the 17th floor and I loved using the vibe to react to in my performance. It was a 14 hour day and I worked with an incredible team of people under the direction of the awesome Tim Royes. We pretty much recreated the album photo shoot - but with a spiritual twist. The concept was fleshed out a little more with the idea that I'm avoiding the 'light' whilst immersed in my 'darkness'. I don't want to give too much away but it looks like it could be a very simple and beautiful piece of film that really sums up the theme of this album and where I am in my life right now. And it looks pretty too! Haha.

In other news I have really enjoyed spending time with my New York friends - it's making me feel excited about spending more time here next year! Soon I head off to London again to do more press and then on to Russia for their MTV Awards. I loved my first trip there a few years back so I've got high expectations. You better be ready Moscow!

Music wise, what do I love right now? There is an artist called Casey Stratton who to me is the male Sarah McLachlan. I love his voice and his poetry. If that intrigues you go to his site and check it out. www.caseystatton.com Oh... and then of course there is the Diva herself... Miss Anna- Maria La Spina... who has just released her fantastic debut 'Mine' online. Go to www.anna.com.au if you wanna hear someone who is to me, my favorite live singer in the world.

Wow. I never plug people on line. But these are friends of mine who's music I truly love so hey... why not?

Now, in closing, apart from my video and the music I am listening to right now... the most important thing I can say is. Hope you're going to VOTE if you live in America!! If you aren't registered, please do so. I love America, I love living here, but I can not vote. So to all my American friends who have the incredible power of an electoral voice... I urge you to use it.

You could change the world. Please remember that.

Big love
D

Hear Darren's Interview with SAFM
Darren did an interview in Melbourne, Australia this week on SA FM with Milly and Lehmo and they have uploaded the audio to their website so you can hear it there. Here is the link: http://www.safm.com.au/breakfast/audio_archive.php

Vote for Darren for Australian Artist of the Year
It's the only ARIA Award voted for by the public, so here's your chance have your say. Please vote for Darren for Australian Artist of the year. He's # 27 on the list. You can only vote once but you will need to register with Channel [V] before voting. You have until October 14th do vote. Here is the link: http://www.channelv.com.au

The Sun Herald (AU) Review of TTATS - Sept 12
Thanks to Tammy for sending me this...
The Tension and the Spark.
Darren Hayes
(columbia/Sony)9/10
Before speaking to Darren Hayes about the making of this new CD, I listened to a pre-release copy of his album, on my own with no preconceptions. I won't forget those goosebumps in a hurry. This music heralds a bold return for Hayes - after his false step with Spin - for two main reasons: the pop songs are captivating(and well structured) and Hayes has dared to be a little dirtier. Amid the sexy mirth of singles including Popular, there is a self -concious, depressed mood in tracks such as Darkness and Feel. Dublin Sky, a song written by Hayes, is pure Savage Garden. But listeners will be surprised by other tracks including I Forgive You, with its jungle electro-feel and Haye's voice effortlessly shifting from a deep, raunchy intro to the falsetto lyric of "I feeel sooo high". The final song Ego provides the only low note on the CD, becauses it overstretches Haye's point about celebrity(complete with a faux British accent). But for pop lovers, this album is a genuine treat.
Christine Sams, The Sun Herald, September 12, 2004

Top Of The Pops - UK
If you missed Darren's performance on Top of the Pops Friday, the video has been added to our audio page (thanks to Kay). Here is the direct link to the file: September 10, 2004 - Top of The Pops Performance
TOTP has a Darren Hayes wallpaper available on their site which is a picture taken from that performance (and they have an older picture wallpaper available too. Here are the link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/features/wallpaper/page_h.shtml
Also from Top of The Pops - REVIEW OF POPULAR
(They give it 4 out of 5 stars)
DARREN HAYES - 'POPULAR'
Hey, who gave this man a backbone transplant? The former Savage Gardener goes all electro on this first single from his forthcoming album, 'The Tension and the Spark', and he's developed a sparky attitude to match. It's an interesting career move that sees him shun the mums-and-aunties-friendly ballads that have paid his bills thus far, and replaces them with a stop-start slice of surprisingly catchy synth-pop which takes a dig at fame and celebrity. "I'm willing to sleep my way to the top" sings Darren. We don't condone such tactics, obviously, but this new poppy direction works for us. Who'dathunkit?
Steve P

New Article/Review of TTATS from Daily Record - The Razz (UK)
There is a new review of Darren's new album that is really good from Daily Record in the UK. It's introduced on their website like this - THE RAZZ: THE BIG POP INTERVIEW: I'M NOT SERIOUS ABOUT BEING POPULAR. The article is titled "Darren's new album is Savage and it's by Rick Fulton, September 10, 2004.
Here is the link: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/therazz

New Article in Latvia Magazine "Popcorn"
There is a new 2 page article about Darren in Latvia's Popcorn magazine dated September 6-12. Thanks to Olya for scanning the article and translating the text into English for us. I've put the full scans and the text on our "Articles" section of the site. Here is the direct link: Popcorn - (Australia) - September 6, 2004

Blackpool Illuminations Performance
(Thanks to Laurie for this) If you missed your opportunity to listen live to Darren's performance at the Blackpool Illuminations on Friday, September 3rd, you can listen to the show (it is about an hour in length), over the next 7 days, here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/events/blackpool2004
Darren is second in the show (following McFly)

BBC Radio 2 Interview
BBC Radio 2's Album Chart show included an interview with Darren and parts of Darkness and I Like The Way.
You can listen to it on Radio 2's website (it's about 5 minutes into the show I think. Here is the link to Radio 2: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/albumchart
And here is the link to the audio file of the interview on our site:
http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/audio/BBC2AlbumChart_September07_04.mp3

The Sun-Herald (Australia) Article
The Sun-Herald in Australia is featuring a new article about Darren titled "Savage need for film role" about Darren auditioning for a part in a film. You can read the article here: The Sun-Herald "Savage need for film role" - Australia - September 7, 2004
and here is the picture that goes along with it:

Sony Australia - News Article
Sony Australia just posted a new article on their headline news page about Darren titled "Darren Hayes Heads Home To Launch 'The Tension And The Spark' which includes a list of all of the promo appearances he's scheduled for in Australia next week. They also have him as their "Artist of the Month". Check it out: http://www.sonymusic.com.au/news/details.do?newsId=20030829001063

GET OFFICIAL DARREN HAYES RINGTONES!
UK fans, get your hands on the OFFICIAL Darren Hayes 'Pop!ular' ringtone for your mobile! Just follow the instructions below:
For Mono tones text DH1 to 87218 and your tone will be sent to you for £3.
For Polyphonic tones text DH1 POLY to 87218 and your tone will be sent to you for £3.
For more Darren Hayes and Savage Garden ringtones check out the UK Mobile store here: http://www.gopophits.com/darrenhayes/mobile

Neon Magazine (Russia)
Neon Magazine in Russia had a 2 page article in their August issue. Helen scanned the article for us and I put it up in the article's section of the site. Just added: Irina translated the article into English and typed it up for us, so I just added that to the scan. Thanks Helen and Irina. :) Here is a sneak preview of the gorgeous pictures in the article and the direct link to see the scan of the article: Neon Magazine - (Russia) - Issue #14, August 2004

Interview/Performance Audio/Video Files
Thanks to all of the fans who have posted audio files on the forums to share with everyone. There has been so many lately, I decided to organize them all into one page where you could find most all of the ones available. btw I will only put interviews or live performances on this site. Any cd recordings or videos will only be available through the official sites.
You can find the audio page on the top menu under "music" or you can use this direct link: http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/audio.html

Darren Poster in Sneak Magazine
There is a really nice picture/poster of Darren in this week's issue of Sneak Magazine (31st Aug - 6th Sep, Britney Spears and Usher on cover). Thanks to Heather for the info and for scanning the picture for us to see:

Article - The Daily Telegraph
Australia's The Daily Telegraph - Sydney Confidential has a new article about Darren called "Hayes savaging demons" in their August 26, 2004 issue. Here is the link to where you can find it online: http://dailytelegraph.news.com.au

Japanese Release Date for TTATS
Thanks to Aya for this information...
"The Tension And The Spark" Japanese release date has been confirmed by Sony Music Japan. It's released on September 23 delayed one week from original schedule. Bonus track "Boy" is confirmed as well. The song is Darren wrote about his boyhood. And bonus privilege for first production are video clip of "Pop!ular" as CD extra and one photo sticker. Of course there's color booklet with tranlated lyrics enclosed.
http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/International/Arch/SR/DarrenHayes/SICP-615/
Pop!ular video clip and making video will be aired this Sunday on our local TV around Tokyo area.

• August 8, 2004 - Signal One Acoustic Set - Part 1
• August 8, 2004 - Signal One Acoustic Set - Part 2 (Darkness)
• August 8, 2004 - Signal One Acoustic Set - Part 3 (Unloveable)
• August 8, 2004 - Signal One Acoustic Set - Part 4 (Dublin Sky)
• August 8, 2004 - Signal One Acoustic Set - Full Audio of the whole set/interview not broken up (warning it's a big file!)

DARREN HAYES ANNOUNCES UK TOUR DATES

DARK LIGHT TOUR 2004

Multi-million selling Australian singer songwriter Darren Hayes, today announces dates for his UK Dark Light Tour 2004. Hayes has named his tour DARK LIGHT to reflect the personal emotional journey described in his critically acclaimed new solo album, “The Tension and the Spark”. He will play nine cities around the UK in November 2004. Tickets go onsale at 9am, Friday 3 September 2004.

Pop!ular, the first single from The Tension and the Spark, is released this week. A satirical take on the fickleness of fame, Pop!ular pulsates with eclectic and rhythmic beats, conjuring irresistible 21st Century electronica fused with Darren's trademark vocals, delivering a slice of pure Electro-pop.

The Tension and The Spark is released on 13 September and has already garnered much praise from the media.

"Hayes second solo project is lyrically breathtaking and musically brilliant"
The Observer Music Monthly

"A twisted masterclass in reinvention, the man is a genius"
NME

The Dark Light Tour kicks off in Manchester on the 15th November and travels to eight cities around the UK. The full dates are as follows:

• Monday, November 15 2004 - Manchester Carling Apollo
• Tuesday, November 16 2004 - London Shepherds Bush Empire
• Wednesday, November 17 2004 - London Shepherds Bush Empire
• Friday, November 19 2004 - Nottingham Royal Centre
• Saturday, November 20 2004 - Newcastle City Hall
• Sunday, November 21 2004 - Glasgow Carling Academy
• Tuesday, November 23 2004 - Bristol Colston Hall
• Wednesday, November 24 2004 - Southampton Guildhall
• Thursday, November 25 2004 - Wolverhampton Civic
• Saturday, November 27 2004 - Ipswich Regent

Tickets are priced at £23.50 for all venues except London where they are £25.00. Tickets are available from 24 hour box office line 0871 2200 260 and online at www.gigsandtours.com. [Here]
Please see the fanclub website for more details (and to learn about the VIP Packages): http://www.darrenhayesmusic.com

30th September 2004 - Darren's New Diary Entry

So I'm in Mexico City again… I really love this town. Right now I'm in my room getting ready for the showcase performance.

I drove out of sound check today and there was a line around the block - people who had been there since 7 am! Wow... that is dedication. I can assure you I'll put on a good show to make it worth your while. I remember doing that for Prince tickets when I was 17. It was worth it. Still is actually.

So leaving Australia was so bittersweet... it's getting harder and harder to say goodbye to the family. It was probably my favorite promo trip ever. And after 8 years of them, that's saying something. Everything from the label (I fell in love with you all) to the average person on the street... everyone made me feel so welcome and like I was truly 'home'.

Travelling to L.A to work on the video for Darkness ended up being a nice little break, as we've changed locations now, and will probably be shooting in New York. To be honest it was nice having a few days at 'The Grove' - catching up with old friends and sleeping in.

I spent some time in Santa Monica and really chilled out.

Tomorrow I leave Mexico... the land of the giant heart... people are so warm here. To New York ... where people are equally warm and giant hearted in a completely different kind of way.

I'm really glad everyone is getting this record. I'm just so thrilled that the point has come across that right now in my life - integrity is all I care about. I'm so glad to have been brave and made this record. So thanks for being brave and sticking by me. I knew we had more in common than you thought.

gotta run
big love
Darren

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18 September 2004
Well it's been a long time since I've written in my journal. So much has been happening I don't even know where to start. I'll just start from right here, right now. I'm sitting in my hotel room in Sydney Australia looking out on the most beautiful day on the harbor. Every time I come home I find myself wondering why I don't live here!! I keep telling myself it's only temporary that I live elsewhere and that one day soon I'll come home for good.

I'm so pleased that the record is finally on the shelves. This is truly a labor of love for me this time and it's unexpected but wonderful to see that people seem to be connecting with the music and what I have to say.

I had a great time in Melbourne for the first album launch performance, Sydney was fantastic and now it's just on to my home town of Brisbane for one final launch performance before heading off to L.A to shoot the video for 'Darkness'.

Thanks to all of you who have come out to show support.

I love you and I can't wait to tour this baby.

Until next time. Be well.

Love and light
Darren

Article in the Herald Sun
There was an article about Darren in Melbourne, Australia's Herald Sun August 8th. Thanks to Alisha for sending it to me. You can read it here: Herald Sun "Jackass of all trades" - (Australia) - August 8, 2004

Sony Australia Sound Clips and Popular Video
Sony Australia now has 30 second clips of all of the tracks on Darren's Popular singles up on their site for you to listen to (including 2 new songs - Touch and Zero). While you're there please sign up for Sony Australia and rate the songs 100%!
Listen to CD1: [Here]
Listen to CD2 (The Remixes): [Here]
They also have the video available to see in Real Player format.
Here is the direct link to that: http://www.sonymusic.com.au/MES/Artist/video/real/cl/full/darrenhayes/popular.ram

Metro Radio Interview Audio
Thanks to Laurie for capturing the interview that Darren did earlier this week at Metro Radio and sharing the audio with us. She has it divided into 2 parts. Here are the links: [Part 1] and [Part 2]

See the Pop!ular video on Sony UK
Sony UK now has Darren's "Popular" video available for you to see online with windows media. It's a must see. This video is so great! Here is the link: http://www.sonymusic.co.uk/darrenhayes/popularvideo/

Video of Darren's interview at PITP
If you'd like to see the video of Darren's interview that was televised on Channel 5 from London's PITP on Sunday, you can watch it here by clicking on this link: http://www.darrenhayesfans.com/video/pitpinterv71104.mpeg
Thanks to Kay for capturing this video and sharing it with us!

Herald Sun Mention of Darren
Darren was mentioned in a July 14th, 2004 Herald Sun (Australia) article about the Spiderman 2 London Premiere. You can read the full story on their website: Herald Sun - July 14
And he was featured again in an article the next day. Here is the link to that one: Herald Sun - July 15

Capital FM London "Party in the Park"
Darren had another fantastic performance at London's "Party in the Park" in front of 100,000 people in London's Hyde Park. He sang Insatiable, Popular and Affirmation. Capital FM has some great photos up on their site of him: http://www.capitalfm.com/pitp/photowall.asp?id=8952
If you missed the performance or the interview, Capital FM taped the performance and interview and have now put the videos on their website. You can see the performance Here and the Interview Here

Birmingham "Party in the Park"
I hope a lot of you were able to catch Darren's incredible performance of his new single "Popular" at the BRMB Party in the Park on Saturday, July 10th in Birmingham, England. It was broadcasted on a 2 hour tape delay online at brmb's website. He also sang "Insatiable" from his first solo album and "Affirmation" from his Savage Garden days, although the playback omitted his Insatiable performance and only aired "Popular" and "Affirmation" so those of us listening online had to miss it. Anna LaSpina, former backing singer for Savage Garden was once again singing back up for him and sounded fantastic. The crowd went crazy for Darren and his performance wowed everyone there.
To vote for Darren for your favorite performance go here: http://www.brmb.co.uk/PITP/Article.asp?id=30756
You can see pictures of Darren from Saturday's performance on BRMB's website. Here is the direct link to that page: http://www.brmb.co.uk/pitp/PhotoWall.asp?id=9051 and http://www.brmb.co.uk/pitp/PhotoWall.asp?id=9058
If you missed the backstage interview, you can listen to it here: Darren Hayes brmb pitp interview
Thanks to Laurie for sharing her file with me. :)

Transcript of the Fanclub Chat
If you missed the chat that Darren had with the fanclub members on Friday, you can read the full transcript here: Official Fanclub Chat Transcript - July 9, 2004

HMV Japan Taking Pre-Orders for "The Tension And The Spark"
If anyone is interested in pre-ordering the Japanese The Tension And The Spark, that features a bonus track, a coloured booklet, lyrics, 1 sticker, and a CD-extra video, you can do that by going here:
http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail.asp?sku=1832381
And here is the english version of the site: http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail.asp?LANG=en&sku=1832381

Great Review from Almighty Records
From http://www.almightyrecords.com "Remixes" page:
Darren Is Just So Popular With Almighty
Savage Garden's legendary frontman, Darren Hayes, returns with a great new single 'Popular' and Almighty provide the main club mix too. With a fun, camp but also clever lyric, this song still has an edge of real credibility and is literally glittering with brilliance. Hayes is certainly a great songwriter and an equally good performer too. 'Popular' is due for release on Sony in early August. Almighty's mix will also appear on the commercial CD here in the UK. It was mailed to DJs today through Eurosolution.

More Almighty Records
In other related news concerning Almighty Records, they have a new cd you can buy with new Almighty remixes of Savage Garden's "To The Moon And Back", "Affirmation", and "Hold Me". Thanks to Phill on the Sony bbs for the news. If you'd like to order a copy it's only available from the almighty website and here is the direct link:
http://www.almightyrecords.com/catalogue/item.php?release==SAVPRCD1

Audio of GWR Performance from Thursday
Thanks to Maria for taping Darren's performance at GWR FM's Bristol International Balloon Fiesta on August 12 when it was aired "live" on their radio station. I put it up in the audio section so that you could all hear it. btw They seemed to have had a little bit of technical problems at the beginning but then it was ok. Here is the direct link: August 12, 2004 GWRFM Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Performance

Audio of GWR Interview from Wednesday
Darren did another great interview on GWR Wednesday night. This time with Graham Torrington on the 'Late Night Love' show. If you missed it, Laurie also captured this one for us. Huge thanks to Laurie! Here is the link: http://members.shaw.ca/street_team/gwrfm_aug11_2004.asf

Audio of GWR Interview from Monday
If you missed the interview that Darren did with GWR 96.3 fm on the Bush and Troy morning show Monday, Laurie captured it on audio for us. Thanks Laurie! Here is the link: http://members.shaw.ca/darrenhayesinteractive/gwrfmbristol_aug9_2004.asf

Fox FM PITP Audio
In case you missed Fox FM's replay of Darren's performance at their PITP a week ago, you can listen to it [Here]
Right click on the above link, then on Save Target As. Thanks to Laurie for this!
You can see a great photo of Darren on FoxFm's site [Here]

NEWS FROM THE FANCLUB!

http://www.darrenhayesmusic.com/news.php

12th August 2004 - Darren in Denmark and Norway Next Week

Darren will be in Denmark and Norway next week. During the three day trip He will be performing live in Copenhagen for 'The Voice' radio's 20th Birthday Party, PARTY På PLÆNEN, on August 16th 2004 at Tivoli Gardens. Darren is scheduled to be onstage at 10.50pm.
More info can be found [Here]

The event is going to be filmed and broadcast at a later date in Sweden and Norway.

Darren will also be doing interviews in Copenhagen and Oslo for :
Rundfunk Magazine
Vi Unge
Ekstra Bladet
12-17
Sky Radio
Soren McGuire for P3
Radio Viborg
Radio ABC
Skala FM
Topp Magazine
VG

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10th August 2004 - Album Release Date For UK

We have just received confirmation that the UK album release date for 'The Tension And The Spark' has been moved back one week.

The official release date for the UK is now September 13 2004

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10th August 2004 - 'The Tension And The Spark' Album Cover

Fantastic News!! We have just received "The Tension And The Spark" album cover. You can check it out Here:

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7th August 2004 - Sunglasses In 'Pop!ular'

We have had many requests for information about the type of sunglasses Darren is wearing in the 'Pop!ular' video that we just had to do some investigating and find out for you.

They are made by 55DSL, the model is called 'Cobretti'

You can check them out [Here]

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5th August 2004 - Pop!ular Number One!

We have just received the news that 'Pop!ular' has just climbed to the Number 1 position on 'Music Weeks' Commercial Club charts this week!

Other charts this week are:
MW Club Chart #3
DMC Club Chart #5
DMC Mainstream Chart #3

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5th August 2004 - Pop!ular release date set back for UK

We have just received confirmation that 'Pop!ular' will be released in the UK on the 30th of August now.

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3rd August 2004 - MTV Total Request Live

If fans in the UK wish to see Darren's 'Popular' video they can request it on MTV's TRL [Here]

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1st August 2004 - Darren Is Fine

To Clarify rumours, Darren is fine and well.

He was indeed burned from boiling water from his VOCAL steamer, which is a device he and most singers use to hydrate the voice before performances.

The unit tipped over accidentally and Darren was treated for first degreeburns to his chest.

He is absolutely fine and will continue on his promotion schedule. He extends his many thanks to the Glasgow Western and the Ambulance crewfor their assistance.

Capital FM Interview this Thursday
Tune in to Capital FM online Thursday, July 8, at 7pm London time to hear Schooly's interview with Darren. Schooly said on Monday that he had already received 613 questions for Darren from the fans so it should be interesting! Here is the link: http://www.capitalfm.com
Don't forget you can send in a question to Schooly for Darren by going to this page on their site: http://www.capitalfm.com/Article.asp?id=19919
You can post on Capital FM's "Party in the Park" messageboards and show your support for Darren too. The link to the messageboard is: PITP Messageboard

Darren performing for PITP in Swansea!
Darren is confirmed for yet another Party in the Park concert! He will be performing at Party In The Park in Swansea on Saturday July 24th! For ticket info head to their website: 96.4FM The Wave - South Wales Hit Music Station

UK Fans: Win Tickets to See Darren Live!
This news is from Sony Music:
Capital FM's annual Party In The Park takes place on 11th July in London's Hyde Park and Darren Hayes will be peforming live alongside the likes of Avril Lavigne, Busted, Jamelia, Blue and Will Young!
To celebrate we have a pair of Golden Circle tickets to give away to one lucky winner! These tickets are for the enclosure at the front of the stage, where ticket holders get their own refreshment area and facilities! These are the best tickets to the gig and they sold out straight away. The only way you can get hold of them now is by winning them right here.
For your chance to win, enter here

Fanclub Chat - July 9
The fanclub announced that members will be able to chat with Darren at the fanclub website on July 9th at 4pm London time. I'm sure there will be a transcript posted afterward so I'll post it on here as soon as I get it.

The Daily Telegraph Article
There was an article about Darren's video shoot for Popular in The Daily Telegraph in Australia on June 25. They have the article online but it will only be on there for a short time if you want to read it and see the picture. Here is the link: http://entertainment.news.com.au

Darren's Popular on Promosquad's Jukebox
Darren's first single, "Popular" was on the Promosquad Jukebox to rate tonight. So if are member of Promosquad, head on over there to catch a listen to it, and don't forget to score it a high rating!

Brisbane Sunday Mail Article
This article was in Brisbane's Sunday Mail on Sunday, 20th June, 2004. Thanks to Lena for typing it up for us.:)
Mistake-free
The long awaited followup to Darren Hayes' debut solo effort Insatiable is set for a September release. Titled The Tension and the Spark, the album will offer a first single called POPular. The former Savage Gardener, previously available in Oz through Roadshow Music, has now switched to Sony - which was one of many labels which turned down the original and highly compelling Savage Garden demo. At least they've got the smarts to make up for that massive mistake.
By Ritchie Yorke in Encore, Sunday Mail.

Darren Filming "Popular" Video In London
Darren could be seen filming his new video for his first single, "Popular" from his upcoming album "The Tension and The Spark", in Central London last Monday and Tuesday, June 21-22. 40 Lucky fanclub members were chosen to be extras for the video. Monday's shoot went really well, but Tuesday ran into a few snags because a tabloid paper printed the details about where and when he would be filming which caused too many people to show up to watch. The result was traffic was being disrupted so the police had to shut it down. The 30 fans that were supposed to be extras that day didn't get to be in the video after all, but Darren bought them all coffee and spent time with them talking and taking pictures with each one so they all left happy. No word on how/when he was able to finish the video but hopefully he worked it out. Sounds like it'll be a fun one. :)

Darren Interview on Birmingham station BRMB
As it says in the fanclub news above, Darren was invited to perform at the BRMB Party In the Park concert in the UK on July 10th. One of the DJ's from the station called Darren and talked to him about it on Friday. Darren confirmed the first single was Popular and he would perform it at this concert. It will be released in the UK in July and his album will be released on September 6. Some of the fans were lucky enough to listen to it online and you can read the transcript and listen to the interview by visiting these links: Read the Transcript Hear the Interview. Thanks to Blue Faerie for the transcript and Sue for the audio. :)

Sunday June 20th - Lend a hand for Autism....Essentially Darren Hayes Fundraising Fan Convention
Jane, Rose and Jill (Darren Hayes fans from the UK) are arranging a "Convention of Fans and Charity Music and Memorabilia Auction at Deckers Sports and Social Club, Tolworth, Surrey on Sunday June 20th. The convention has the dual aims of having fun whilst celebrating Darren's acheivements and raising awareness of and funds for the National Autistic Society." This is an incredible project that sounds like it will be lots of fun, spread awareness of Darren's upcoming album, and most important...raise money for a very worthy cause. To find out more, please click on the banner below. Fans that have websites, please add this banner to your sites and help spread awareness of this wonderful event. Thanks!

"The Tension And The Spark" Listening Parties
I just started adding the pages of reviews/experiences from the fans that attended the listening parties. I don't have it all up yet, there is much more to come, but you can see what I have so far by clicking on the following link: Listening Parties

Insatiable Love
This news comes from the fanclub...
Grant Mcsleazy from MTV Europe's MTV Mash has done a really cool remix of Darren's 'Insatiable' mixed with Marilyn Manson's 'Tainted Love'
You can find it at http://www.mcsleazy.net
Darren absolutely loves it!

25th July 2004 - Pop!ular Ripe on Channel V

Pop!ular has been added as the "Ripe" clip of the week at Channel V in Australia!

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24th July 2004 - OXford FoxFM tickets to win

Darren will be appearing at the Oxford FoxFM Party In The Park on August 1 2004
We have 2 tickets to give away to a lucky Fan Club Member.
Members can enter [Here]

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22nd July 2004 - The Tension & The Spark Press Release

Click Here to read the entire press release.

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21st July 2004 - Popular Added To Nova in Sydney

Pop!ular has been added to the play list @ NovaFM in Sydney,
You can check it out [Here]

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19th July 2004 - Saturday July 24 PITP Times

We have just confirmed the times Darren will be on stage for this weekends 'Party In The Park' performances.

Caridiff Red Dragon PITP @ 5.20pm

Swansea The Wave PITP @ 7.30pm

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16th July 2004 - Pop!ular video on TV today

Darren's new video for 'Pop!ular' will be shown in the UK today on 'The Box" at 3.00pm on SKY TV channel 449

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16th July 2004 - PITP Performances Replayed On TV

The weekend end Channel 5 in the UK will be replaying the PITP Performances. We hear they are going to broadcast 'Popular' this time.
Saturday @ 2.55pm
Sunday@ 2.15pm

Alsooooo. We hear in the UK that the 'Pop!ular' video has been added to VH1 and MTV's Sneak Peaks. Its a great start considering the video has just gone to radio!

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14th July 2004 - Pop!ular UK CD Cover!!!

The CD cover for Darren's first single 'Pop!ular' have just been confirmed.

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14th July 2004 - Darren In Jersey

Darren is confirmed to be appearing on the new variety show 'Simply The Best' which is taped out of Jersey. Darren will be taping the program today and it will air on August 14 2004 on ITV.

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14th July 2004 - Darren To Attend King Arthur Premier

Darren is confirmed to be attending the London Premier of 'King Arthur' on July 15 2004. He will be arriving at 6.15pm at the Empire Theatre in Leicester Square, W1

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8th July 2004 - Darren To Attend Spiderman 2 Premier

Darren will be attending the London Premier of 'Spiderman 2' on July 12 2004 at 7.00pm
The premier will be held at the Odeon Theatre, Leicester Square, W1, in London.

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8th July 2004 - Stage Times For Party Performances

We can confirm the times Darren will be onstage for this weekends Party in the Park performances.

Birmingham July 10 @ 2.45pm

London July 11 @ 3.00pm

We hope everyone going has a great time!

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8th July 2004 - Darren to do live interview with Schoolie

Darren will be doing a live interview at Capital fm with Schoolie on July 8 2004. The interview is scheduled for 8.10pm so if any fans are in the London vacinity they may be lucky to get a sneak peak of Darren.

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18th June 2004 - Darren Confirmed For London Party

www.capitalfm.com

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18th June 2004 - Online Chat Planned Soon!

We are in the process of planning a Fanclub chat with Darren very soon. When we have a confirmed date and time we will let you know. With the new single being released shortly and the album to follow, we are sure you have many questions you would love to ask Darren. We intend to schedule the chat to run for 45 minutes. Each full Member will be able to submit a question for Darren, and he will try and answer as many as possible in the time allocated. Stay tuned for further information.

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12th June 2004 - Release Date For "Popular"

We can now confirm that the first single from Darren's much anticipated solo Album "The Tension And The Spark" will be "Popular"

The following dates have been confirmed to us:

Popular to radio: 12th July.

Popular commercially released: 23rd August.

Album released: 6th September.

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11th June 2004 - Darren Confirmed for BRMB Party In The Park

Darren has now been confirmed for the 94.5 BRMB FM Birmingham Party In The Park on Saturday 10th July at Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham. You can buy tickets via the BRMB website here

8th June 2004 - Album Photo Shoot

Darren has just completed the "Tension And The Spark" photo shoot in New York. The photos were taken on June 2 in New York's Peninsula Hotel with photographer Jeff Riedel. Jeff is an amazing photographer who has shot for Vogue and recently did Missy Elliott's "Under Construction" Cover. We are told that the images are incredible.

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9th March 2004 - Darren Records ELO's

Darren has recorded a cover version of the E.L.O track 'Strange Magic' for Director Tommy O'Haver's children's film 'Ella Enchanted' starring Anne Hathaway.
O'Haver had previously directed the video for Darren's single 'Strange Relationship' so, this year Darren returned the favor by providing his voice for an update on the classic E.L.O track.
In North America, the soundtrack is available April 6 and the film opens April 9
Those eager to get an indication of the direction of Darren's new album will have to be patient. The track is not featured on his new album and will not be a single.
As Darren commented, "This was really a favor I did for a friend. It's a children's film and although the music sounds nothing like the material I'm recording today I thought it might be nice to do something that my nieces and nephews could appreciate”

News Release From Darren's Management
April 5, 2004

Darren To Preview Album To Fans First

Darren Hayes new album 'The Tension And The Spark' is now complete and as he readies himself for the launch of this latest work, he has decided to preview the record for his fans, well in advance of anyone else.

Although details of the record have been kept relatively quiet, while Darren wrote, recorded and mixed the album in San Francisco and London, playing it first for his fans is something that he's wanted to do from the inception of the process some 12 months ago.

Starting April 10 in San Francisco, Hayes has organized a series of listening parties for both fans and members of his street team where he will personally play the record and take questions about the process that has resulted in its delivery. The San Francisco event will be the first of 8 exclusive listening sessions where the album will be played in its entirety.

"It is ironic to me that the people who support you the most are often the last in the loop in terms of news and hearing music. This is something I wanted to do to say thanks to everyone who has stood by me all these years and is prepared to come down the road and experience this new twist in the journey of my career'.

Registration for the events was co-ordinated exclusively via the internet through Darren's official fan club site, www.darrenhayesmusic.com for his international street team members and the fan community.

Although registration is now closed, the dates for the subsequent album playback sessions is as follows:

San Francisco, USA - April 10
Indianapolis, USA - April 17
New York, USA - April 18
London, UK - May 1
Manchester, UK - May 2
Brisbane, Australia - May 1
Sydney, Australia - May 2

8th February 2004 - Message from Darren

This is just a quick note to let you all know how much I love and appreciate your support and most recently your enthusiasm about my new music. Believe me, I wish I could just put the album out right now and get out on the road and sing it all for you.. but there are so many other things to set in place before this baby is ready. Now that the album is done, the behind the scenes team are busy putting together the plan of exactly how we're going to go about presenting it to you. Just trust me that I'm so very proud of this record and that your love and support means the world to me. I know eventually this wait will all be worth it. So see you soon(ish!)

Big hugs and love always
your biggest fan
Darren Stanley Hayes

From the fanclub..
27th April 2004 - Darren to attend UK sessions
We are sorry this has taken so long to announce. Darren's schedule has just been finalised for May and we can confirm he will be attending the UK sessions for the listening parties. We are sorry that the Aussies will be missing out, but we are sure you understand he cant be in two places at once.

Daniel Jones News!
There is an article in the Herald Sun today that mentions Daniel and his new venture. This sounds really exciting. Here is a link to the article: http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,9180754%255E2902,00.html

Big News! The Title of Darren's new album!
News is spreading like wildfire across the internet...the title of Darren's much anticipated second album is "The Tension And The Spark"! No word yet on release dates but it should be around mid-year.

Darren News on Access All Areas
The new Aussie site, "Access All Areas" has a nice picture and article about Darren's next album in the news section of their website. Here is the link: http://www.accessallareas.net.au

Undercover News (Australia) Article - March 23
There is an article about Darren's cover of ELO's Strange Magic in today's Undercover News. Here is the link: http://www.undercover.com.au/news/2004/mar04/20040323_darrenhayes.html

Vote for Darren for Capital FM's Best International Male
He's not on the ballot yet, so we have to get busy! :) Please fill in the boxes to nominate him. Here is the link: http://www.capitalfm.co.uk/Article.asp?id=20857

Who is the Sexiest Musician?
Tell www.women.com that you think Darren is the sexiest musician. Here is the link: www.women.com

Who is your favorite Pop Star?
BBC wants to know who your favorite Pop Star is. Use this link and fill in Darren's name at the bottom, then just click on "send": Vote for your favorite Pop Star

Who is the Sexiest Man in the World?
Darren is on the ballot for the Sexiest Man in the World on this internet poll. Go vote for our guy! http://theinternetforum.com/polls/sexiestman1.php

Vote for Darren on VoteYourSong.com
You can vote for Darren for "artist" on the following page by clicking on his name and then clicking on the vote button. Then after you vote for "artist" you can also vote for "Insatiable" by scrolling down the page. Here is the link: http://www.voteyoursong.com/artist/

Vote for Insatiable - 3words.com
You can vote for Insatiable on this site's poll for favorite love song. Here is the link: http://www.3words.com/Voting/voteSongs.htm

Human Nature Releasing New Song Written By Darren
Thanks to Alisha for sharing this story that was in the Herald Sun:
Herald Sun - Hit Magazine (Melbourne, Australia) 4 March 2003
Oh the Humanity
Human Nature are back. Nearly. The band have announced their new single, 'When you say you love me', written by Darren Hayes (ex Savage Garden) and produced by Rick Nowels (Madonna, Ronan Keating).
The single is released on April 12 and new album 'Walk the Tightrope' is due April 26.

Darren's Insatiable on New "Sex And The City" CD
Thanks to Laurie for discovering that Darren's Insatiable is included in a new 2-cd set of the best of the songs from TV's "Sex And The City" show. Here are a few links: HMV-UK , Amazon Canada , Amazon US

Capital FM - Schooly's New About Darren's Album
Capital FM London's DJ Schooly had some news for Darren Hayes Fans last Tuesday night. Here is a transcript of what he said (Thanks to Laurie for typing this up!)
"Alright listen, last night on the show we were talking about Darren Hayes, of course, who we had a little chat backstage at Party In The Park before he introduced Beyonce… he flew in especially to be at Party In The Park. And uhh please don't ask me the question whether he is going to be back this year. But what I can tell you at the moment, we are well ahead of the mark. The album wasn't even penned into the roster of Sony Records, but uhh we know a few people who know Darren Hayes very well so, the rumour is, the album is going to be with us in the next six months. That's the time frame I have been given at the moment. Nothing definite. Uhhh we've heard a couple of tracks, the album is going to be a cross between retro kind of.. Darren is a real 80's man, so he's used that, all of his favourite influences again. Kinda similar to the album Spin but it's got a nice sort of soulful contemporary kind of a vibe to it.
No title for the album as yet, and no title for the first single. Of which my spy tells me is that it is going to be an absolute smash monster record. She describes it as a cross between Kylie and Justin. Kylie's "Slow" and Justin's "Like I Love You". So if you imagine the 2 best bits out of those two kind of fused together with Darren Hayes, it's kinda good.
The majority of the album apparently recorded at Darren's home in San Francisco and while on a journey to London, apparently a couple of tracks were recorded here in London as well. That's what I know for sure, but I have spoken to my spy and we are kind of in cahoots and we are gonna try and get Darren on the show in the next month or so, or whenever the time is convenient because he is really busy right now.
…keep it at Capital if you are a Darren Hayes fan for more information as it unfolds. But you know, if you are a Darren Hayes fan that if you can't get any information about the album anywhere else we can get it for you.
…more details the rest of the week as we kind of fish and delve into that if my spy happens to remember what the song is called then we will give you that over the next couple of weeks.
… The album will be here before August of 2004 in the UK….
.... So you okay now? Are you cool?"
Thanks to Schooly for being so great to Darren and to his fans. You can tune in to hear him on Capital FM online at: http://www.capitalfm.com

Sydney Live Magazine - 18th February
This is pretty cool! It looks like the early buzz on Darren's album is very positive :):) "Global Megastardom" eh? Love it! Thanks to Keri for sending this article to me.....
In Wednesday's [02.18] Daily Telegraph's insert, SLM, [Sydney Live Magazine] has an article entitled 'Re-Born In The USA', which includes-
'With every big-name Australian act keen to translate their local success overseas,there are a bunch of newcomers who are pricking the ears of American talent scouts or planning to record in the US. Not exactly new but kind of starting from scratch is Darren Hayes, whose second solo album is already being heralded as his ticket to global megastardom.... '

Insatiable is the #1 Greatest Love Song!
Thanks to Manda from Canada for letting me know that Darren's "Insatiable" was voted the #1 Greatest Love Song on Yahoo-UK. :)

Vote for Darren/SG on Nationale Opinie Polls
Thanks to Tracie for this info. You can vote for Darren for Best Artist and Mister 2004 and Savage Garden for Best Song "Truly, Madly, Deeply" on the polls on the Nationale Opinie website: http://www.nationaleopinie.nl/polls/mister.php

GO Magazine - Australia
There is an article about Darren's new album in the January 29th issue of GO Magazine Australia. I put it on a separate page for you to read. Big thanks to Shir and Laurie for sharing it with us. Here is the link: GO Magazine "Treat for music lovers in 2004" - (Australia) - January 29, 2004
This is the picture that went along with it....

NEWS FROM THE FANCLUB!

http://www.darrenhayesmusic.com/news.php

1st April 2004 - Listening Parties Extended

Hello Everyone,

Since the announcement that Darren will be making every effort to attend the US Listening Parties as well as either the UK or Australian Parties was made only yesterday, we have decided to give fans more time to confirm whether or not they will be attending. We will now be taking confirmations until Sunday April 4 9.00pm GMT. If you are interested in attending, but still have not confirmed, we are giving you the opportunity to do so now.

Please bear in mind, however, that to be included in a Street Team Session you will have to be a member of a Street Team or willing to join one. The Listening Sessions are for fans who simply want to come along and listen to the new music. This is the session you should indicate if you are wanting to bring a family member or friend along to. Make sure you register them as well.

UNITED STATES

San Francisco
Street Team Session: 12.pm - Saturday, April 10 2004
Fan Listening Session: 5.00pm - Saturday, April 10 2004

Indianapolis
Street Team Session: 12.pm - Saturday, April 17 2004
Fan Listening Session: 5.00pm - Saturday, April 17 2004

New York
Street Team Session: 12.pm - Sunday, April 18 2004
Fan Listening Session 5.00pm - Sunday, April 18 2004

UNITED KINGDOM

London
Street Team Session: 12.pm May 1 2004
Fan Listening Session: 5.00pm May 1 2004

Manchester
Street Team Session: 12.pm May 2 2004
Fan Listening Session: 5.00pm May 2 2004

To Confirm your attendance at a listening Party in either the United States or the United Kingdom, please send us an email at fanmail@darrenhayesmusic.com and let us know you are interested.

In your email please include your Full Name and Email address and the listening session you are wanting to attend.
Please register for one session only.

AUSTRALIA

Brisbane
Street Team Session: 12.pm - Saturday, May 1 2004
Fan Listening Session: 5.00pm - Saturday, May 1 2004

Sydney
Street Team Session: 12.pm - Sunday, May 2 2004
Fan Listening Session: 5.00pm - Sunday, May 2 2004

To Confirm your attendance at a Listening Party in Australia Please visit here http://www.darrenhayesmusic.com/listeningParty2004.php
Please register for one session only.

ALL VENUES AND RULES OF THE EVENT WILL BE CONFIRMED AND POSTED NEXT WEEK.

Note: If your interested in attending the street team session but aren't currently a member, you can join by going: Here

If you have any questions about the Street Team sessions, feel free to email me at cingreen@yahoo.com

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4th April 2004 - UK Listening Parties Update

We just wanted to update all of the UK fans on the status of the guest lists for the UK parties.
Funnily enough, since we have announced that there is a very good chance that Darren will attend the parties, we have literally been inundated with email requests to attend. So much so that the UK parties have filled extremely quickly. We are currently working through our emails. If you registered early and confirmed on the link, you are definitely on our guest list. Those of you who registered for the UK via email since the announcement of the extension, Thank You for your patience. We are currently adding last names to the list on a first in first served basis and will notify UK session fans by Sunday night if they have confirmed a place. If you don't receive an email from us, then unfortunately you have not secured a place.
Please don't send in any more requests via email for the UK listening parties.
The United States and Australia still have places to fill so if anyone wishing to attend a party there , please feel free to email us your requests.

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Darren's Attendence At The Listening Parties
'We wanted to let you know that Darren Hayes is going to make every effort to attend the street team and fan listening sessions that we are organizing in the United States. As the London and Australian dates are on the same weekend, he will obviously only be able to attend the sessions in one country.... depending on where he is in the world. We will let you know which ones he will be at closer to the date when his schedule has been fully confirmed. He is looking forward to having the chance to say hi to you all and introduce his new music to you'

Thanks and regards,
Leo

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Recent News Regarding Release Dates From The Fanclub
Big thanks to Tracey, Tracy and Judy

20th January 2004 - Speculation About Album Release Date

We would like to remind everyone that although there has been a lot of speculation on the internet as to when Darren's album is due, there is no confirmed release date as yet.

All we can tell you is that Darren's record company is thrilled with the new music and are expecting to release the first single in the first quarter of 2004. Right now Darren and his management are busy planning the first music video and the album photoshoot.

We promise to give you the official dates as soon as they are concrete.

Update from the Studio From Darren!!

From Darren's official Sony site:
http://www.darrenhayes.com

LONDON, 2ND DECEMBER

First of all,
Sorry I haven't posted my other diary entries from the recording of the album. The truth is, there were two more that I wrote and I can't find them on my laptop! They are hiding somewhere in the deep recesses of my ibook and I swear I'll find them sometime before my next album comes out. Haha.
In the meantime, wanted you to know that I'm in London (again) just came from New York and am heading on to L.A to master the album.
I've been playing the record to all of the amazing team at Columbia Records/Sony Music worldwide who'll be helping me get this record to the world next year.
So far I'm very excited about everyone's reaction and I can't wait to get the music out there.
On a personal note, I saw Fleetwood Mac in concert on Saturday night at Earls Court and finally met my goddess Stevie Nicks. I have been a fan of Stevie's since I was probably 10 years old when my sister got me into Fleetwood and subsequently all of Stevie's solo material. In fact, the reason I wrote with Rick Nowels last time was because of his work on Stevie's 'Rock a little' album.
If you look at the credits on 'Spin' you'll see I quote 'Sara' on there actually as a dedication to Stevie's influence on me.
If you ever get a chance listen to 'I sing for the things' and 'Has anyone ever written anything for you' off that album.
Anyhoo.. my point is that I've loved Stevie for years and finally met her and it lived up to any 'fan' experience you might ever want. And I got some great advice.
So Stevie, if you're out there... you're still the poet in my heart.

Lots of love to you all.. I really can't wait to get this record out and see you all soon.
Big hugs

Darren

To read all of his previous messages during the recording process, click Here

Bravo Magazine - Romania
There was a small article in the December 23, 2003 edition of Bravo Magazine in Romania. Thanks to Mia from Romania for translating and typing up the article for us. I put it on a separate page to make it easier to read. Here is the link: Bravo Magazine "Darren Hayes Launches Album!" (Romania) - December 23, 2003

Savage Garden Still #45 Most Played Artist - Australia 2003
According to the Daily Telegraph (AU)..."Despite Savage Garden splitting in 2000, they proved enduring radio staples, with the duo's repertoire making them the 45th most broadcast artist for 2003..." To read the full article, click here: The Daily Telegraph - "Kylie our most heard" - (Australia) - January 13, 2004
btw SG's "I Knew I Loved You" and "Truly Madly Deeply" are still getting a lot of airplay in the US. If you want to check out how they rank on the US Billboard charts, click on the chart link above.

New Articles - Darren and Delta Goodrem having dinner in Sydney

Top 100 of 2003 (Thailand)
Thanks to Suwanid from Bangkok, Thailand for sending this news about how Darren's songs did on her radio station's year end chart.
From www.thisisclick.com the webside of big online radio station GET 102.5 has the year-end chart TOP 100 of 2003.
There was 2 singles of Darren released and both go high on the chart!!!.
I MISS YOU #9 (highest position#1 for 2 weeks)
CRUSH #16 (highest position#1 for 2 weeks)
Here is the direct link to the chart: Get 102.5 Top 100

Power FM (UK) Top 500
Thanks to Paul for sending me this. In the PowerFM top 500 for 2003 Savage Garden and Darren Hayes made a quite impressive show......
12. Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply
36. Darren Hayes - Insatiable
91. Savage Garden - Affirmation
141. Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You
here is the link to view the entire collection of songs...Power FM Top 500

3 New Herald Sun Articles (Australia)
There are 3 recent articles in Australia's Herald Sun that mention Darren. "Party Animals Keep Gossip Mill Turning" - December 27th, and "TV's 10 Best Moments of 2003" - December 29th and "2004's New Sensations" - January 1, 2004. Thanks to Alisha for sending me the first 2 and Laurie for the last one...
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,8260896%255E2902,00.html
Party animals keep gossip mill turning
By Luke Dennehy
27dec03
"IT was a big year in gossip. LUKE DENNEHY highlights some of the juicier moments and hands out some awards.....
... At the ARIAs Darren Hayes had many in tears after singing Lost Without You as a tribute to Delta Goodrem, but didn't even stick around to meet the star. Apparently he didn't want to steal her moment."
And...
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,8274015%255E2902,00.html
TV's 10 best moments of 2003
The Eye
29dec03
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8. Delta at the ARIAs
AS expected, Delta Goodrem cleaned up, winning seven ARIAs.
Because of Goodrem, the awards,