The Darren Zone

02-28-03
Thanks Ariel and Cindy for sharing the news that the Pavarotti & Friends episode that Darren participated in, will be shown on Saturday, March 15th on French TV channel 63 (called KtO). Here are the details in French:

Pour ceux et celles qui ont le c�ble (en tous cas �a passe sur TPS (je ne sais pas si �a passe sur Canal Satellite), ils vont passer "Pavarotti And Friends"(o� Savage Garden avait particip�) le 15 mars � 20h45, sur KtO (chaine 63 pour TPS). Voici le message �crit sur le programme t�l� mensuel de TPS :
"PAVAROTTI AND FRIENDS
Enrique Iglesias, Eurythmics, George Michael, SAVAGE GARDEN, Shunk Anansie, Tracy Chapman, Zucchero... Luciano Pavarotti a des amis pour le moins inattendus ! Tous mouillent d'autant plus la chemise que ce concert est organis� en faveur des enfants du Tibet."

The translation:

"PAVAROTTI AND FRIENDS
Enrique Iglesias, Eurythmics, George Michael, SAVAGE GARDEN, Shunk Anansie,Tracy Chapman, Zucchero... Luciano Pavarotti got friends who are really unexpected! All the more so since they all wet the shirt that this concert is organized in favor of the children who live in Tibet."

02-26-03
An official statement from Darren's management has been released on the Darren Hayes Fanzine website in the news section:

Contrary to recent posts on the internet, the proposed 'Savage Garden Greatest Hits' that had a tentative release of March 25 has been put on hold at the artists request. Although Columbia records has the right to release such a compilation without artist input or consent, they have agreed to hold off the release in order to let their artists have input into a revised track listing and package that will be more unique than the current proposal. We are very grateful to Columbia for making this decision. It is our firm belief that Savage Garden's loyal fans deserve a very special and well thought out retrospective collection. We will endeavor to do this for you when the time is right.

02-24-03
Thanks Yelena and Cindy for sharing the news that Elnorte.com has a video clip of Darren performing Dirty at a concert in Mexico during the Too Close For Comfort Tour. Click here to watch it. 02-23-03
Thanks Cindy for the news that Much Music will be reapeating 'Party In The Park' this coming Thursday (February 27th). Here is the info:

Thursday, February 27, 9pm, midnight & 7:30am ET, 6pm, 9pm & 4:30am PT
Party in the Park 2002
Europe's biggest one day pop event, Party in the Park for The Prince's Trust takes place in London's Hyde Park. Don't miss performances by Shakira, Ja Rule & Ashanti, Michelle Branch, Enrique Iglesias, Shaggy, Blue, Natalie Imbruglia, Wyclef Jean, Atomic Kitten, Westlife, Darren Hayes, Beverly Knight & Darren Hayes

02-22-03
Thanks Cindy for the info that she got a confirmation email from Sony/Columbia (USA) that the 'Savage Garden Greatest Hits' CD is scheduled for release in the USA on March 25th.

Thanks Jenn for typing up the article of Darren in the March (issue #63) issue of 'B Magazine' (UK). The article is on page #133. Click here to read the ariticle.

02-21-03
Thanks Asa for the news that the next single for Sweden will be 'Crush' which is set to be released on April 7th.

Attention Australians! Don't forget that Darren's 'I Miss You' will be appearing on 'Rage' tomorrow morning sometime between between 6:30 and 7:00am. It will also be repeated again on Sunday morning btween 4:30 and 5.00am (check your local guides though to be sure these times are the same for you)

02-20-03
Thanks Aya for sharing the news that the 'Savage Garden Greatest Hits Album' will be released in Japanese on April 23rd with the following bonus stuff:

- Tracklisting would be Japanese original selection + bonus tracks
- Color booklet (privilege for Japanese release)
- Including bonus sticker (for first production only)

Thanks July Savage for sharing the following magazine scans. The first is from the current (February) issue of 'All Stars' magazine (which is 3 pages long), and the second is from the February issue 'Hit-Parade' magazine (which in 5 pages long). Just click on the article below that you would like to see/read:

02-19-03
Thanks Julie for the info that Darren's performance of 'Crush' on 'Top of the Pops' will be aired on 'MusiquePlus' (Canada) this Thursday at 10:30 AM, 6:30 PM & 9:30 PM (EST).If you want to tape Darren's performance, he is the 3rd performer on the show, after Craig David and the duo of Beyonc� Knowles & Jay-Z, and right after the first commercial block (you must be quick to tape, or you'll miss the beginning).

02-19-03
Thanks AlxSavage for doing this. She has made Darren skins for MSN Messenger! Just click on the sample below to go to my 'Downloads' page, and you will find all the files and information on how to install it.

02-16-03
Thanks Caroline for finding this info that on Tues Feb 18th, MTV Hits UK will be playing the greatest hits from Darren Hayes, including the likes of 'Insatiable' 'Strange Relationships' and 'I Miss You'. The show is from 3.30pm - 4.00pm. Its also repeated on Sat 22nd at 9am and again on Sunday 23rd at 10.30am.

02-15-03
Thanks Maggz for sharing the news that more pictures have been added to gallery at gopophits.com. Click here to check them out.

02-14-03

Thanks Aya for sharing this. Last year while Darren was in Japan he recorded a little video Valentine message for the fans. If you didn't get to see it last Valentine's Day, you can still take a lookie on the Sony Japan site.

Darren's Valentine Message - Real Audio format
Darren's Valentine Message - Windows Media format

02-13-03
The Darren Hayes Fanzine site has a new feature that is open to both members and nonmembers. You can send any picture that is in the public photo gallery as a postcard (D-mail)! Click here to go to their site, and just click on 'Darren,' then any of the public picture pages. There's a D-mail link under each picture.

02-11-03
Thanks Maggz for sharing the news that on March 24th, 'Savage Garden - Greatest Hits Released on CD' will be released in the UK by Columbia Records. The following are the track listings:

1. I Want You
2. Truly Madly Deeply
3. To The Moon & Back
4. Crash and Burn
5. I Knew I Loved You
6. The Animal Song
7. The Best Thing
8. Affirmation (Live)
9. Hold Me (Live)
10. Carry On Dancing (Ultra Violet Remix)
11. Santa Monica (Bittersweet Remix)
12. I Want You '98 (Bascombe Mix)

Huge thanks to meowmix for sharing this. This coming weekend is the Variety Club Telethon in British Columbia, Canada. As part of the Annual Show of Hearts, Global TV (channel 11 in the Vancouver area) will air Party in the Park 2002 (Darren performed at this!) from 1:00am - 5am on Sunday, February 16th. Click here for a listing of all the enterainment that Global has lined up for this weekend.

02-10-03
The 'I Miss You' single has been released in Australia on today. You can order it at Amazon.com, or at Sound World. The following are the track listings for the single:

1. I Miss You (Dallas Austin Mix)
2. I Miss You (Radio Edit)
3. Crush On Holiday (Remix)
4. Where You Want To Be (Original Demo Recording)

Attention all Fanzine members! New items have been posted in the merchandise section on their site. Click here to check them out.

02-09-03
Thanks Sondra for sharing the news that there is a small interview and color photo of Darren in the March issue of 'B Magazine' (with Gwenyth Paltrow is on the cover). It is on page 133.

Thanks Aideen for the news that Darren's 'Crush' is #19 Ireland FM charts.

02-08-03
Thanks Nikola for the info that Darren's 'I Miss You' was listed as one of the songs to vote for in the Interactive Top 10 (Australia). To vote for Darren, you have to phone: 1902 555 900. The next show will be next Saturday 11am to 12pm.

02-07-03
Thanks Ann for scanning in the article with Darren in this month's issue of 'Smash HitsMagazine' (UK). Click on the article below to see/read it in full size:

Thanks Liv for sharing this info. In the Feb 20th issue of 'Reader's Digest' on page 184, it has a little box that reads:

America Online asked 116000 subscribers to name the best love song of all time. Here are their picks:
1) "Unchained Melody" The Righteous Brothers
2) "This I Promise You" *NSYNC
3) "All My Life" K-Ci & JoJo
4) "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" Bryan Adams
5) "I Will Always Love You" Whitney Houston
6) "Wonderful Tonight" Eric Clapton
7) "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" Aerosmith
"Amazed" Lonestar 9) "At Last" Etta Jones
[b]10) "TRULY MADLY DEEPLY" SAVAGE GARDEN[/b]

02-06-03
A reminder for Australians that 'I Miss You' will be available to buy in Shops this coming Monday, February 10th.

Thanks Ann for scanning in the article with Darren in this month's issue of 'Bliss Magazine' (UK). Click on the article below to see/read it in full size:

02-05-03
Thanks Clare for the info that Darren appears in the current (February) issue of 'Smash Hits' magazine in the section of 'embarassing Valentine moments'. This is what it says:

Darren Hayes - Chain Reaction
"When I was at school, I fancied a girl in my class called Paula, so when Valentine's Day came around I thought I'd let her know how I felt, I made a special card, and some paper chains, put them in a bag, and put them on her desk. When Paula arrived she picked them up and said 'What's this? The guy who gave me these must be a jerk.' I was heartbroken"

02-04-03
In December Darren performed his song, 'Crush' on Top of the Pops in the UK. For those who are able to get BBC America on your TVs, either through satellite or digital cable, you can watch this performance on Wednesday, February 5th, 6:30 PM (EST) and Friday, February 7th at 6:30 PM (EST).

Thanks Sara for scanning the article that appeared in the January issue of 'Ezkucha Magazine' (Mexico). Click on the article below to see and read it in full size:

02-03-03
The Darren Hayes Fanzine Site has been updated with new pictures in both the members and public area. Click here to check them out

02-02-03
Thanks Kerry for scanning and typing up the article that appears in this month's issue of 'Sain Magazine' (Australia). Click on the article below to see and read it in full size:

02-01-03
Thanks YCSGF for sharing the screen stills of Darren's performance of 'Crush' that was shown on UK's 'Top of the Pops' on TV yesterday. Click on any one of the stills below to see them all and in full size: