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Have your say!
Posted 20 June 2024 Have your say!

Come and chat to the team from the Matt Dann Theatre & Cinema at the South Hedland Shopping Centre and tell us what you would like to see included in the 2025 Program!

Hedland sets the stage: 2024 Odyssea to feature big name rockers
Posted 08 February 2024 Hedland sets the stage: 2024 Odyssea to feature big name rockers

The Town of Port Hedland will bring Eskimo Joe and Dan Sultan to Hedland as part of the 2024 Odyssea Festival.

Matt Dann Theatre and Cinema nominated for Presenter of the Year in the
Posted 21 July 2022 Matt Dann Theatre and Cinema nominated for Presenter of the Year in the WA Pinnacle Performing Arts Awards

The Matt Dann Theatre and Cinema has been nominated for ‘Western Australian Presenter of the Year’ in CircuitWest’s Pinnacle Performing Arts Awards, which celebrate excellence in the WA live performance industry.

COVID-19 Update
Posted 26 April 2022 COVID-19 Update

Effective from Friday 29 April, most of the remaining COVID-19 restrictions that are currently in place will be lifted for the Matt Dann...

Easing of Check-in Requirements
Posted 13 April 2022 Easing of Check-in Requirements

Contact registration will no longer be required from 14 April onwards...

Indoor Mask Requirements and New Capacity Limits
Posted 18 February 2022 Indoor Mask Requirements and New Capacity Limits

As per Government mandate, masks are required at all public indoor settings in WA commencing Monday, 21 February 2022....

Notice of Temporary Closure of the Matt Dann Theatre and Cinema
Posted 17 February 2022 Notice of Temporary Closure of the Matt Dann Theatre and Cinema

Please be advised that due to technical difficulties, we have had to close the Matt Dann Theatre and Cinema for a period of time.

Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Now Required
Posted 16 January 2022 Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Now Required

All patrons aged 16 years and over will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a medical exemption, on entry of this facility starting Monday, 31 January 2022...

Live it, tell it, do it! Have your say in the Town's Community Perception
Posted 08 November 2021 Live it, tell it, do it! Have your say in the Town's Community Perception Survey

Community members are invited to have their say in the Town’s 2021 Live it, tell it, do it! Community Perception Survey, open until 5pm Sunday 5 December 2021.

South Hedland Commons: outdoor, interactive, connective, inclusive
Posted 06 October 2021 South Hedland Commons: outdoor, interactive, connective, inclusive

Council has endorsed the dedication of Lot 5978 Hamilton Road, South Hedland as a public road, to facilitate land tenure resolution for a portion of the South Hedland Commons (The Commons) landscaping project.

Regional artists take the North West Festival stage
Posted 06 August 2021 Regional artists take the North West Festival stage

Regional artists Jacob de Gaye and Tanya Ransom will be joining San Cisco and Thornbird at the North West Festival on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August in the Civic Centre Gardens, presented by the Town and BHP.

Regional artists take the North West Festival stage
Posted 06 August 2021 Regional artists take the North West Festival stage

Regional artists Jacob de Gaye and Tanya Ransom will be joining San Cisco and Thornbird at the North West Festival on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August in the Civic Centre Gardens, presented by the Town and BHP.

Rediscover Bowie at the Matt Dann Theatre and Cinema this September
Posted 30 July 2021 Rediscover Bowie at the Matt Dann Theatre and Cinema this September

The Matt Dann Theatre & Cinema will be hosting the Rebel stage show at 7:30pm, Wednesday 22 September, a live circus rock tribute to the original rebel, David Bowie.

North West Festival 2021 Line Up!
Posted 25 June 2021 North West Festival 2021 Line Up!

The Town of Port Hedland and BHP present North West Festival, featuring the award winning Fremantle band San Cisco, Thornbird (Vikki Thorn from the Waifs) and local artists. The all WA line up will be the same on both days, so you won’t miss out!

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow coming to Hedland
Posted 07 May 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow coming to Hedland

The 21st Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is coming to the Matt Dann Theatre & Cinema on Friday 14 May, 7:30pm for one show only.

Monster class is in session this Saturday at Town and Pirtek Twilight
Posted 11 January 2021 Monster class is in session this Saturday at Town and Pirtek Twilight Movie screening

Community members are invited to attend the screening of Monsters University, this Saturday 16 January in the Civic Centre Gardens, Port Hedland. Food vans will be on site from 6:00pm, with the screening starting at 7:00pm.

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