Presenters Darren Coggan

Darren Coggan

Darren Coggan is one of Australia’s most exciting and diverse artists, a masterful storyteller with a knack of weaving fascinating and perceptive tales through his songs. Country boy, born and bred, Darren grew up in his beloved hometown of Wagga Wagga and picked up a love for music at an early age. He has been awarded two Golden Guitars at the Country Music Awards of Australia and has performed in a number of touring musicals and productions around the country, as well as releasing four albums.

Darren is very excited to form part of the Sydney Weekender team and has a real passion for NSW, particularly its rural areas.

What place or image best sums up NSW for you?
“The mighty Murrumbidgee River, meandering free, providing a rich source of sustenance, a sense of place, comfort, hope, home.”