A Very Coal Coast New Year - NYE at Heritage Hotel Bulli

The Heritage is ringing in the new year with a big night of live music, local talent, questionable dance moves and very good times - all while raising funds for Community Outreach Illawarra.

Doors open at 7pm, with music kicking off in the Sapphire Lounge before the Band Room takes over for a full night of live entertainment.

THE LINE-UP

7PM - Jodie Young
Get the night started with local singer-guitarist Jodie Young, bringing a relaxed, engaging energy and a set of covers spanning the decades. There’s a little something for everyone - the perfect soundtrack as the night gets underway.

8PM - Arcade Stereo
The curtains open and Arcade Stereo hit the stage. This four-piece covers band brings together the best of 90s alternative rock, indie favourites and feel-good classics from across the decades.

Expect Matchbox Twenty, The Goo Goo Dolls, Powderfinger, The Black Keys, Red Hot Chili Peppers and plenty more - big sounds, catchy melodies and plenty of songs you’ll know every word to.

9PM - Coal Coast Band
Then it’s time for the main event. Coal Coast Band are back at The Heritage, and if their last show is anything to go by, you’ll want to get in early - they sold out their previous Heritage gig in just 24 hours.

Made up of a few local legends and infamous across the Illawarra, Coal Coast Band are ready to bring the house down. We’re not saying they’re actually good... but we are saying you’re going to have a bloody good time.

11PM-1AM - AMPT DJ
As the year draws to a close, AMPT DJ takes over to get everyone across the line into the new year.

Expect big tunes, big energy and a dance floor that gets you through the final hours of 2026 and into 2027.

And the best part? You’ll be celebrating the new year while helping support Community Outreach Illawarra and their work turning fresh starts into real, practical new beginnings.

Come for the music. Stay for midnight. Leave knowing your night helped make someone else's new beginning a little easier.

Community Outreach Illawarra supports individuals and families in the Northern Illawarra who are rebuilding their lives after escaping domestic violence or homelessness. The organisation provides essential household items to help transform empty housing into safe, functional and welcoming homes.

Working alongside the local community, donors and support services, Community Outreach Illawarra helps bridge the gap between having a roof overhead and having a place that truly feels like home. By providing practical essentials, the organisation helps people take an important step from crisis and uncertainty towards stability, dignity and a fresh start.

Community Outreach Illawarra believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to rebuild their life with the basic comforts and necessities needed to feel safe, settled and at home.

DONATION DETAILS

Every donation helps Community Outreach Illawarra provide essential household items to individuals and families rebuilding their lives after domestic violence or homelessness.

This year, donations will make an especially important difference by helping fund a crucial long-term storage space. With a dedicated space to safely store the generous donations they receive, Community Outreach Illawarra can build a reliable supply of household essentials, keep items organised and accessible, and ensure they are ready to go when someone in need is starting again.

Your support will help turn donated goods into practical support when it matters most - helping transform an empty house into a safe, functional home, while giving Community Outreach Illawarra the space and stability needed to continue this work for years to come.

Donate via Humanitix, or directly at https://communityoutreachillawarra.org/

Located in the heart of the Illawarra, the Heritage Hotel is a local favourite for live music, great food, and good times. With a proud history of supporting the region’s music scene, the venue hosts everything from intimate acoustic sessions to full-band live shows across its iconic spaces.

Fuel up before the show and make a night of it - book a table for dinner and drinks before the music kicks off.

Dining reservations are available via heritagehotel.com.au/book