Nick Colbey

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 21 November

🎶 Live on stage: COLBEY

💥 Free Entry

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

Dreamy, raw, and effortlessly cool — COLBEY brings a fresh take to the indie singer-songwriter scene. With a voice that feels like a warm hug and lyrics that cut straight to the heart, his sound blends coastal melancholy with soulful, stripped-back storytelling.

Whether it’s an acoustic slow-burn or a reverb-soaked groove, Colbey knows how to hold a room. This is music that hits different — made for golden hour beers, barefoot dancing, and letting go of the week that was.

Catch COLBEY live at Australian Hotel Ballina — local talent at its finest.

🍻 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.