Sun Wilde + Guests

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 7 August

🎶 Live on stage: Sun Wilde

💥 Free Entry

Get in early — tunes start from 9PM and the good vibes roll all night long.

Sun Wilde is an indie / surf rock band based in Byron Bay, NSW. Their music integrates sun-soaked electric guitar melodies, driving reverb-laden rhythm, and heartfelt lyricism. The songs are composed from the heart, encapsulating the ebbs and flows of life in captivating waves of guitar, punchy drums, and dreamlike vocals.

🍻 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

🎉 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.