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 2 October

🎶 Live on stage: Joe Conroy

💥 Free Entry

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

 Joe Conroy's music fuses earthy acoustic guitar storytelling with epic layers of otherworldly synths, all driven by a deep, hypnotic rhythm that pulls you in. With intricate musicianship, evocative storytelling, and a voice that lingers like a half-remembered dream, he explores the space between reality and myth—creating a world that feels at once familiar and entirely his own.

🍻 What’s On

$15 Jugs of Coopers all night long

*ALL NEW* Happy Hours 4-6pm ft. $7 Schooners (excl. Kirin & little Dragon) + $14 Classic Cocktails

Kitchen open from 12PM – 8:30PM slinging' Ballina’s best pub fare + Mexican favourites

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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.