Darren Hayes
16 November
Darren Hayes: Unlovable, Brisbane Book Launch
An evening of conversation and a special live performance
6:30pm, 16 November 2024 | Brisbane City Hall
Join Darren Hayes – singer, songwriter, producer, performer and former frontman of the iconic pop duo Savage Garden as he returns to his hometown of Brisbane for a very special evening launching his candid, unfiltered memoir, Unlovable.
In conversation with Yumi Stynes, Darren will discuss the story of Unlovable, opening up the hidden battles that shaped his remarkable journey – from depression rooted in childhood trauma and violence, to navigating his sexuality in a world that was not always accepting.
For this monumental hometown launch of Unlovable, Darren will also perform a short intimate acoustic set of songs poignant to his story. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the launch of this remarkable story and special evening with Darren Hayes.
And that's a wrap!
Thanks to our readers, writers and loyal Festival Friends for another record-breaking Brisbane Writers Festival. This year we've seen graph-busting numbers with more ticket sales than any BWF on record. Thank you to our appearing artists, our partners, our staff and volunteers, and of course, you.
While it’s a wrap on the four-day Festival extravaganza, 2024 is not over yet. Stay tuned for more blockbuster literary events, including exciting out-of-season events. Over and out!
#Missed out on merch?
Never fear — you can still snag yourself something remember BWF 2024 by. We've got posters, tote bags and shirts with Samuel Tupou's fabulous artwork.
Also available are posters and tote bags from the 2023 festival.
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Brisbane Writers Festival is held on the lands of the Yuggera and Turrbul people, on the banks of the Maiwar river. We recognise the important and ongoing contributions of Indigenous Australians to art and literature, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.