Thursday, March 27, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Get Ready For An Epic Night Of Rock With Daybreak At The Ayr Hotel!

Attention Burdekin rock fans – Daybreak is back! The local rock band is returning to their roots for an exclusive performance at the Ayr Hotel on Saturday, March 29th. If you love 80s, 90s, and 2000s rock classics, this is one gig you won’t want to miss!

Formed in Ayr, North Queensland, Daybreak is a band of proud locals who bring a fresh, high-energy take on rock music. Frontman Trent Worley shares, “We just basically go out and put on a rock show,” and that’s exactly what you can expect, a night of head-banging hits and an unforgettable atmosphere.

“We’re all born and bred in the Burdekin,” Trent says. “Chris and I have been playing music together since we were 12-13. It’s just like riding a bike.” The band's lineup includes Chris Quagliata on drums, Brodie Hanson on guitar, and Alexander Romeo on bass. With the band's long-term friendship and deep-rooted connection to the area, you can expect a performance that’s both home-city hard-core and incredibly electrifying.

The band’s diversity in musical influences sets them apart from other acts as “We take music from everywhere and take inspiration from everything that we hear,” says Trent. This diverse mix of influences makes Daybreak’s live shows unique, always delivering surprise songs along with the rock anthems you love.

“We’re going to get the crowd involved and make sure that everyone knows that it’s a free place to dance and sing.”

Scream those lyrics that are carved into your soul and whether you’re there to rock out or just have a pint at the bar, you’re guaranteed to feel the energy and excitement buzzing in the crowd.

Daybreak's setlist is packed with rock classics that you won’t hear just anywhere. As Trent puts it, “The aim for our band when we set out to play gigs was to play songs that other bands weren't willing to have a go at. That’s what sets us apart, we’ll do stuff that other bands probably don’t even think of doing, or think, ‘Oh, that’s too hard to do.’”

This performance at the Ayr Hotel will be the perfect opportunity to see the band in action. “If they want to see us this year, this is probably their one big opportunity,” Trent says. And with the promise of a night full of energy, fun, and great music, it’s an opportunity classic rockers won’t want to miss.

Gather your friends and grab a drink as Trent says, “the more you drink, the better we sound!”, as they rock the Ayr Hotel from 8pm to midnight on March 29th. It’s time to let loose with Daybreak as they rip it up in the heart of cane country. Don’t miss it, mark your calendars and get yourself down to the Ayr Hotel!

WHAT: Daybreak’s Classic Rock Show
WHEN: Saturday, March 29th 8pm - 12am
WHERE: Ayr Hotel, Queen St, Ayr.

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