DAMIEN LEITH

Damien Leith is a multi-talented artist who has made his mark in Australia as a singer-songwriter, producer, author, playwright, and TV/radio personality.

First capturing the attention and affection of Australians as the winner of Australian Idol, Damien has gone on to build a remarkable career spanning music, television, writing, and theatre. Nearly two decades later, he remains one of Australia’s most loved entertainers- known for his authenticity, creativity, and warm connection with audiences.

With platinum-selling success and more than 800,000 album sales, Damien has received numerous prestigious awards including ARIA Awards, a Golden Guitar, APRA/ASA Songwriter of the Year, and many more. His achievements include multiple Number 1 albums, Highest Selling Album, Highest Selling Single, and chart-topping success with his hit Night of My Life.

His music has been featured in commercials, films, and television, with his song Beautiful accompanying a global Estée Lauder campaign, while Not Just for the Weekend became the theme song for the television series Saving Kids—a show Damien also hosted.

Damien is also in demand as a television host, fronting family-focused Australian programs such as Saving Kids, New Idea Test Kitchen, and Great Easter Feasts with Rachael Finch. He has also regularly appeared as co-host on The Morning Show and was a celebrity finalist on Dancing with the Stars.

His creative work extends well beyond music. Damien has published two novels with HarperCollins and recently released his new children’s book, The Extraordinary Adventures of Lake and Birdy and Their Remarkable Fortitude, with a second book due for release through Walker Books.

As a songwriter and producer, Damien remains highly sought-after and is published through Wise Music Publishing. He has also recently completed the first draft of his debut musical, adding another exciting chapter to his ever-evolving creative career.

Damien continues to tour extensively throughout Australia and internationally, performing to audiences across theatres, concert halls, festivals, and major events. He has worked closely with music legends such as Joe Melson (co-writer of Roy Orbison’s Crying and Only the Lonely) and the late Barbara Orbison on his acclaimed album Roy – A Tribute to Roy Orbison.

Whether on stage, on screen, or on the page, Damien continues to create work that connects deeply with audiences—always bringing heart, humour, and world-class artistry to everything he does.