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March 29, 2024

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Thousands of dollars of musical equipment went up in flames when this ute caught on fire last Sunday. Photo contributed
Thousands of dollars of musical equipment went up in flames when this ute caught on fire last Sunday. Photo contributed

While driving back from a gig in Stanthorpe last Sunday, and en route to their next gig in Billinudgel, Heartworn Highway band members Diego Zaragoza and Trent McNamara suddenly felt an intense heat on their backs. They turned around to see the tray of Trent’s ute engulfed in flames.

Quickly pulling off the highway, the boys jumped out of the ute, rang triple zero, and frantically began pulling flaming guitar cases from the tray. Within seconds the flames hit the fuel tank, and minutes later the ute was gone.

Local business owners Diego (Valiant Music, Brunswick Heads) and Trent (Little Pocket Vintage, Mullumbimby) were travelling with thousands of dollars worth of stock for their respective businesses, which the fire claimed, including extremely rare and treasured musical instruments and equipment.

A fundraiser gig will be held this Sunday September 25 at the Brunswick Picture House 1–4pm featuring a one-off reunion show by the Starboard Cannons as well as performances by Andrew Morris and Heartworn Highway. Tickets $20, available at the door or through Valiant Music, 33 Fingal Street, ­Brunswick Heads.


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3 COMMENTS

  1. I hope your precious instruments were insured.
    What an awful thing to have happened to two talented and community-minded gentlemen.
    Sarah

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