PILBARA MUSIC FESTIVAL The Pilbara Music Festival is an annual adjudicated weeklong festival which will be based in South Hedland this year and held between the Matt Dann Cultural Centre and Wanangkura Stadium. Music and arts are an important part of life in the Pilbara region and the Pilbara Music Festival aims to promote participation and enjoyment of music with participants travelling from all over the area. The Festival also aims to promote public and business support for music and to encourage and reward excellence. 2013 sees the Festival enter its 37th year which will be judged by Mr Anthony Maydwell, and also attended by Helen Edmonds as accompanist, both from Perth. A finale concert will be held at the Matt Dann Cultural Centre on Sunday 15 September 2013 from 2pm to 5pm, where musicians chosen by Mr Maydwell will be performing. Don’t miss this fantastic display of local musical talent. When: From Monday 9 to Sunday 15 September Finale concert will be held on Sunday 15 September at the Matt Dann Cultural Centre from 2pm to 5pm Where: Matt Dann Cultural Centre and Wanangkura Stadium, Hamilton Road, South Hedland Map: #26 &28 Cost: gold coin donation for the finale concert Info: Please contact Jan Gillingham at rusalka@westnet.com.au or Julie Rouse at rousehouse5@bigpond.com or www.pilbaramusicfestival.com.au
ABORIGINAL CONSULTATION FORUM This forum will provide an opportunity for community members, agencies, Town of Port Hedland officers and local businesses to make connections, share ideas, resolve issues and celebrate community achievement within the local Aboriginal community in Port Hedland. Agencies and groups with Aboriginal staff members are encouraged to appoint these employees to represent them at the forum where possible. Attendance is free and RSVP is essential. Email eacd@porthedland.wa.gov.au for catering purposes. When: Time: Where: Map: Cost: Info:
Monday 9 September 9am to 1pm Lotteries House, South Hedland Town Centre #36 Free Please contact either Maureen Kelly on 0428 567 167 or Town of Port Hedland Director Community Development Gordon MacMile on (08) 9158 9339.
CARE FOR HEDLAND MONTHLY MEETING Come along to Care for Hedland’s monthly meeting to hear about all the great environmental activities that are happening in town. Have your say in what environmental issues are important to you and that you feel need addressing. Meet new, environmentally minded people. 6