Jesse Witney Trio

THE BIG GIG — LIVE & LOUD EVERY FRIDAY

Sponsored by Coopers Brewing

Your Friday nights = sorted. We're bringing the noise with epic live music every week at Australian Hotel Ballina. From homegrown legends to wildcards from beyond, The Big Gig is all about good tunes, great mates, and kicking off the weekend right.

This Week's Lineup

🗓️ Friday 26 December

🎶 Live on stage: Jesse Witney Trio

💥 Free Entry

Get in early — tunes start from 8PM and the good vibes roll all night long.

Jesse Witney Trio bring a warm swirl of roots, soul and world music — think sun‑soaked guitar, mellow rhythms and a voice that lingers. Led by Jesse Witney, they mix acoustic soul, Brazilian undertones and raw Aussie heart to craft songs that feel honest, soulful and full of groove. Their live sets land like a cosy night around the fire: intimate, heartfelt and loaded with feel‑good energy. If you’re after music that soothes the soul and taps the toes, this is your kind of crew.

🍻 What’s On

$15 Jugs of Coopers all night long

Kitchen open from 5PM – 8:30PM slinging' Ballina’s best pub fare + Mexican favourites

🎉 Booking for the crew? We’ll shout the wine.

Round up the gang and lock in a table for 6 or more — and we’ll throw in a complimentary bottle of your choice:

🍾 Anna Spinato Prosecco

🍷 Faustino Rivero Blanco / Rosado / Tinto

Just book online, show up hungry, and we’ll handle the rest.

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👋 Welcome To The Australian

We’re the pub where Ballina comes to play. Cold beers, live tunes, and proper good food — all served with a side of cheeky charm. Whether you’ve just rolled in from the beach or you’re kicking on ‘til late, there’s always a spot for you here.

Locally loved. Community proud. Never boring. Big tunes, big energy, and always a bloody good time.

This is The Big Gig. This is The Aussie. See you at the bar.