# Encore: Darren Hayes on the dark side of his fame with Savage Garden

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Podcast: [Conversations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-320217)
Published: 2026-06-18T01:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/darren-hayes-savage-garden-fame-stardom-violence-rpt/106796874
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## Resource

Darren Hayes rose to fame in the 1990s as part of the musical duo Savage Garden but the scars of his violent childhood nearly ended everything. The band ended up selling 35 million albums and won numerous awards with hits like 'Truly Madly Deeply'. On the surface, Darren had achieved wealth, adoration and stardom —everything he dreamt of as a kid growing up in Logan, on the outskirts of Brisbane. This episode of Conversations was first broadcast in 2024 Further information Unlovable is published by Penguin Help and support is always available: Call 1800 737 732 (1800 Respect) to speak to a counsellor if you are experiencing domestic violence. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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