Joe Conroy

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 10 October

🎶 Live on stage: JOE CONROY

💥 Free Entry

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

Meet Joe Conroy — a Northern Rivers singer-songwriter based in Lennox Head, who blends folk, blues and country with raw honesty and melodic warmth. With a compelling voice and a knack for storytelling, Joe delivers songs about love, change and the quiet magic in everyday moments, making his live shows feel like a heartfelt chat with an old friend. He’s played all across the region — from Ballina’s venues to Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads — and has made waves on Triple J, Double J, ABC Radio and community stations. Catch him live on Sunday sessions for a dose of genuine Aussie music.

🍻 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.

[Book a Table Now]

👋 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.