
Biography
Darren is a graduate from Southern Cross University – BA (Contemporary Music). He is an experienced Actor, Singer and Musician, who, has over 30 years professional experience in the performing arts. It is his versatility as a performer that has made him one of Australia’s most sought after vocal coaches.
Darren the Musical Director for the Australian Tour of the UK Dolly Tribute Show, starring Kelly O’Brien. Darren Regularly performs and is the creator/writer/performer in one of Australia’s most loved and successful Cabaret shows “The Carpenters From Kempsey”, which has toured Nationally and throughout Asia. He also stars alongside Monique Montez in the Dusty/Bacharach show which is touring throughout 2025, and starred alongside Casey Donovan, Hayley Jensen, Paulini & Doug Williams in the NSW tour of “Back To Bacharach”. He appeared in Neil Gooding and Matthew Henderson’s production of “Thank You For Being A Friend”.
Darren works regularly works as a solo artist and piano bar entertainer and is resident at the Sovereign Room, The Star In Sydney, performing alongside Deb Krizak as “Liquid Lounge”. He performs as “Daz The Piano Man” at numerous venues and events. He has been a resident at 357 and Sauna X, performing his piano bar show in the traditions of the “New York Bath Houses” for over 3 years. He has performed at The Piano Room, 5 Eliza Street, Royal Hotel Wyong, and recently performed at the infamous, El Piano in Sitges Spain.
Darren has been a musical Director/Accompanist for many accomplished singers including Casey Donovan Belinda Chapple, Tamara Jaber, Mary Kiani, Lisa Callingham, Lynn Shakespeare, Jacinta Gulisano, Debora Krizak, and David Campbell.
For around 12 years Darren was Head of Singing/Acting, and course co-ordinator for the Diploma in Musical Theatre at Brent Street in Sydney. He was co-founder and director, along with Linda Nagle, of “Sing Over King” in Newtown, for 7 years, and continues to provide specialist coaching for many talented professionals, HSC students, and talented young singers. He currently teaches singing at the acclaimed Allstarz studios and runs his own studio in Camperdown.
Darren has coached many Music Theatre performers, Band Singers and recording artists. Some of successful clients have been cast in Sister Act, &Juliet, Jagged Little Pill, Mary Poppins, Frozen, Hamilton, Shrek, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Chicago, School of Rock, We Will Rock You, Jersey Boys, The Body Guard, Wicked, Guys & Dolls, Mamma Mia, Cats, Catch Me If You Can, Matilda, Les Miserables, Strictly Ballroom, The Lion King, Fiddler On The Roof, The Boy From Oz, Dirty Dancing, and many more.