During the 17th Music In The House celebration in Alexandria, Darren Hayes earned dual recognition. The Savage Garden vocalist received an award for community excellence and was inducted into the APRA AMCOS Billions Club for his iconic hit.
"Truly Madly Deeply" crosses the one billion stream threshold
The legendary pop ballad "Truly Madly Deeply" has officially entered a new tier of musical history. According to the event details, the Savage Garden hit has surpassed one billion streams across major digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. This achievement earned Hayes an induction into the APRA AMCOS Billions Club.
During the ceremony, APRA chair and ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Jenny Morris noted the incredible longevity of the track, remarking that the milestone is a testament to the song's enduring connection with listeners. this success follows a career that has seen Hayes release five solo studio albums, including his most recent 2022 release, Away.
Support Act honors Hayes for mental health and LGBTQIA+ advocacy
Beyond the commercial success of his catalog, Hayes was recognized for his profound social contributions. He was presented with the Excellence in Community Award by longtime friend Claire Marshall, with television presenter Osher Günsberg emceeing the celebration. This honor follows his 2019 appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his work within the music industry.
As Support Act CEO Clive Miller stated, Hayes has used his global platform to foster more compassionate conversations regarding mental health, trauma, and identity. the award recognizes his efforts to break stigmas and create safer, more supportive environments across the creative sectors.
Meg Mac and Tania Doko suppoort the Support Act Wellbeing Helpline
The Music In The House event, held at The Linseed House within The Grounds of Alexandria,serves as a critical fundraiser for Support Act's essential services. The evening featured a diverse lineup of performers, including Meg Mac, Tania Doko,Electric Fields, Michael Paynter, and Sister2Sister, all performing coveers of Hayes and Savage Garden classics.
The proceeds from the night are directed toward several Support Act initiatives, including:
- The Wellbeing Helpline
- Crisis Relief grants
- Mental health prevention programs for struggling music workers
The unconfirmed total of the Alexandria fundraiser
While the evening celebrated significant milestones, several details regarding the event's immediate impact remain unverified.. The report does not disclose the total amount of funds raised during the Alexandria gathering, leaving the exact scale of the financial boost for Support Act unknown. Furthermore, while Hayes expressed hope that his recognition would shine a light on the need for funding, the specific budgetary requirements for the Wellbeing Helpline in the coming year were not addressed by the organizers.
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