Darren Coggan Brings Cat Stevens’ Classics to Home Hill

After dazzling the Burdekin with his Home for Christmas show last year, revered performer Darren Coggan is returning to the region this April with Remember the Days of Cat Stevens—a tribute to the timeless music and story of one of the world’s most beloved singer-songwriters.

Coggan, a Golden Guitar-winning country artist and TV presenter, has spent the last decade touring the world with the acclaimed Peace Train – The Cat Stevens Story. He has performed at venues including Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Glasgow Concert Hall, and Liverpool Philharmonic, and in 2007 was even invited to meet Stevens himself.

“There are some personal reflections on the experience I had being invited to London to meet with the great Cat Stevens, where I heard first-hand some of the many anecdotes and stories that I have enjoyed sharing with our audiences over the past ten years,” Coggan says.

Stevens’ music continues to resonate across generations. Hits like Peace Train, Moonshadow, Wild World, and Father and Son remain as impactful today as when they were written. Coggan says performing these songs is both challenging and rewarding.

“The songs say something, ask questions, make statements—they have intelligent, poetic lyrics, and musically, while simplistic in presentation, they are very complex and always fun and challenging to perform,” he says.

“I do love this show and never tire of performing the songs. I love seeing the reaction from the audience each night and seeing them all stand up with an ovation—something I’ll never take for granted.”

Remember the Days of Cat Stevens goes beyond the hits, offering insight into the man behind the music and the lessons that can be derived from his wisdom.

“Perhaps the greatest thing I took home from my meeting with Cat Stevens was the realisation that we all have the ability to make changes in our lives, should we not be content with who we are or where we are,” he says.

“Every generation has the chance to change their world, and I pray that we have the courage to face up to the realities of our time and let ourselves feel deeply enough so that it transforms us and our children's future.”

For Burdekin audiences, the show promises more than nostalgia. It offers an evening of storytelling, reflection, and timeless music brought to life by one of Australia’s most versatile performers.

Remember the Days of Cat Stevens will be performed at the Burdekin Memorial Hall in Home Hill on Saturday, 24 April 2026 at 7:30pm. Tickets start from $40. Bookings are available via (07) 4783 9880 or www.burdekintheatre.com.au.

Revered performer Darren Coggan is returning to the region this April with Remember the Days of Cat Stevens—a tribute to the timeless music and story of one of the world’s most beloved singer-songwriters. Photo supplied

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