Australia Day 2025

fireworks spectacular - food vendors 

• Cairo Street Food
• Coles
• Frozen Cones
• Hedland Harbour Café
• J&R Malaysian
• Malay Street Food
• Pilbara Hot Wheels
• Twisty Foodie
• Kung Fu Panda

*Subject to change

fireworks spectacular - Activities 

• Face-painting
• Red Top Creations (Stilt Walkers)

Draped head to riotous toe in floral attire, these characters are a flurry of colour and vitality! Be it twirling to flower-inspired music, waving and wafting amongst the public or creating a profusion of cheerful and colourful mayhem where ever they roam, RED TOP CREATIONS will bring Spring to your event whatever the season!

fireworks spectacular schedule 

5:10pm:  Courtney Rose and roaming stilt walkers on the ground

5:45pm: Port Hedland Project 

6:20pm: Reuben De Melo 

6:50pm: Circus Show by Nat Kell (Comedy, Stunts, Circus) 

7:25pm: Reuben De Melo and roaming stilt walkers on the ground

8:10pm Mayor speech & countdown

8:15pm: Port Hedland Project

8:15pm: Fireworks

fireworks spectacular - performances 

Reuben De Melo Music  

Reuben de Melo – singer-songwriter, artist, and winner of The Voice Australia 2024. Known for his soul-stirring indie folk style, Reuben captures raw emotion in every song, connecting with audiences through his powerful voice and storytelling.

Hailing from Perth, Reuben has made a name for himself as one of Australia’s standout indie folk musicians. His musical journey began with his debut EP, Consumed, released in 2018, setting the stage for his signature style.

In 2024, he gained national recognition on The Voice Australia, where his interpretations of classic songs like “The House of the Rising Sun” captured the hearts of fans across the country.

Balancing life as a mining industry rigger with his music, Reuben’s art reflects a genuine, grounded spirit. He creates songs that explore love, struggle, and resilience, touching the universal themes that connect us all.

PHP (Port Hedland Project) 

The Port Hedland Project (PHP) is a new 5-piece band that has recently formed with our much-loved local talent to bring you sounds from a range of well-known influences. Playing covers from the 80's to modern day tunes, this gathering of unique musicians brings the energy to get you up and grooving.

Nat Kell 

Introducing Nat Kell, the world-renowned circus extraordinaire! With exhilarating performances from Australia to Europe and the U.S.A., Nat's gravity-defying skills span acrobatics, Chinese pole, trapeze, and high-stakes stage combat.

Experience the ultimate thrill with "The Heaps Good Show" – a heart-pounding spectacle that blends comedy, acrobatics, and daredevil stunts, including a jaw-dropping finale where Nat backflips off a six-foot ladder through a barbed-wire-wrapped hoop of fire. Get ready for a breathtaking circus adventure with Nat Kell!

accessability faqs - SHAC, THE big splash pool party 

Accessibility

• The Splash Party is accessible for attendees in wheelchairs or those utilising prams.
• The venue has accessible parking on Leake Street.
• Accessible change facility is available at the centre which includes toilet and hoist. 
• Access into the pools include a ramp entry into the main pool and a beach entry into the leisure pool.
• If you require use of the aqua wheelchair please visit the Kiosk.

Entry

• Free access to all community members into South Hedland Aquatic Centre on Sunday 26 January 2025.

Parking

• If you are driving to the event, free parking is available along Leake Street and surrounding areas.

Food and Drinks

• The Town will be providing a free sausage sizzle at the event and drinks can be purchased from the Kiosk. We encourage you to bring along your refillable water bottles and utilise the onsite water fountain. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks, however please ensure no glass or ceramic containers or bottles are used.
• Attendees are reminded this is a smoke, alcohol and other drug free event.

Information and Safety

• Attendees are reminded that it will be a hot day so stay hydrated and remember to slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek shade and slide on your sunglasses.
• If you have any questions, lost something or someone or need medical attention please visit the Kiosk.
• In the event of an emergency, follow the directions from staff.
• Please note children under the age of twelve years must be within visual line of sight at all times by a person eighteen years of age or older. Children under the age of six years must at all times be within arm’s reach of a person eighteen years of age or older.
• Regular Port Hedland Aquatic Conditions of Entry and Terms of Service rules apply at the event.

fireworks spectacular 

Accessibility

• The Fireworks Spectacular is accessible for attendees in wheelchairs or those utilising prams.
• Designated accessible parking and loading zones are available at Wanangkura Stadium.
• The venue has accessible toilets (Unisex Left Hand/ Baby Change, Male Left Hand, Female Right Hand).
• An accessible viewing area for wheelchairs has been designated as part of the stage viewing area.
• Assisted listening devices are available for the event and can be signed out at the Information Desk as per the event map.   

Parking

• If you are driving to the event, free parking is available at Wanangkura Stadium and Faye Gladstone Netball Courts. Overflow parking locations is available at the Matt Dann Theatre and Cinema and Dreamers Corner. A temporary cross walk will be in place along Hamilton Road, opposite Caltex Service Station.
• Taxi/rideshare zones and loading zones are available at Wanangkura Stadium.

Chairs and Picnic Blankets

• Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and picnic blankets to the event. Please be respectful of other attendees and follow the picnic rug/ chair signs.

Food and Drinks

• There will be a range of food and non-alcoholic drink options available at the event. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks, however, please ensure no glass containers or bottles are used. There are multiple public water fountains onsite.
• Attendees are reminded this is an alcohol and other drug free event. It is an offence in Western Australia for persons of any age to drink in public, such as on the street, park or beach.

Road Closures and Traffic Management

• Community members are advised that the following road closures will be in place from 3:00pm- 10:00pm on Sunday 26 January 2025:
• Parola Court, South Hedland
• Partial closure of Hudson Way, South Hedland
• For attendees parking in the overflow parking area, a temporary cross walk will be in place along Hamilton Road, opposite Caltex Service Station. Community members are advised that there will be an increase vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the area, please ensure you follow all road rules and directions given by the traffic management staff.  
• Refer to site map for further information.

Keep Port Hedland Beautiful

• Let’s ‘Do the right thing’ at Kevin Scott Oval and surrounds. Dispose of your litter in the rubbish bins provided.

Information and Safety

• If you have any questions, have lost something or someone or need medical attention, approach one of our friendly event staff or visit the Information Desk/First Aid location.
• In the event of an emergency follow the directions from event staff.     

Contact Us

For more information, please give us a call on (08) 9158 9300, or email events@porthedland.wa.gov.au.