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Hurstville Entertainment Centre

Locality: Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9330 6400

Address: 16 MacMahon St 2220 Hurstville, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.hec.org.au

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25.01.2022 Georges River Councils Community venues are now open! The St George Community Centre in Kogarah will currently remain closed until further notice. We are currently awaiting further updates from the NSW Public Health Order in relation to the reopening of Performance Venues, and hope to be able to reopen the Hurstville Entertainment Centre real soon.... We have made some changes to help keep you and our staff safe during this time. It will be great to see you again, but please stay home if you are feeling sick. Personal space is important: Please keep a 1.5m distance from other guests while in the venue. Appreciate the venue: We have a limit to the number of guests we can accommodate to each venue. Lets fight these germs together: Please regularly wash your hands for at least 20 seconds and use hand sanitiser. We have increased the cleaning and sanitising schedules of our venues. Continuing to be safe: Our Entertainment Team is available to answer any enquiries and questions relating to the availability and capacities of our Community venues. P: 9330 6400 or E: [email protected]. Please continue to follow the current NSW Public Health Order. www.legislation.nsw.gov.au We are looking forward to seeing you again. www.hec.org.au

24.01.2022 The Melbourne Guitar Festival concert series, yes you read it right, is coming to Hurstville in February, with a special performance from South Africas Derek Gripper on Tuesday 25 February. Check out the link below and round up all of your guitar playing mates for a great night out.

24.01.2022 Georges River Council, Mobile Musos is back on tonight!! Head on down to the Hurstville Plaza and support your local Music Shed Big Band who will be playing between 5.30pm - 7.30pm. Head to www.hec.org.au to see who else is coming up as part of Mobile Musos and where you can see them throughout the Georges River community over the next few months. ... #mobilemusos2020 #localtalent #musicians #hurstvilleplaza #hurstvilleentertainmentcentre #grc #talentdevelopmentproject

23.01.2022 In accordance with advice from the Federal Government, in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, Georges River Council has made the difficult decision to close all Community Centres and Performance Venues. At this time Georges River Council will not be accepting any future bookings until further notice. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this difficult period.

22.01.2022 @steveclisby is ready to hit the stage tonight at Hurstville Entertainment Centre, with a special guest Lauren Dawes. If you haven't got your ticket yet, you can still get one at www.hec.org.au for tonight's show. It's going to be a fantastic night. Don't forget we have @budjerah performing on Saturday 28 November 2020, in a special intimate FREE show as part of the Great Southern Nights. For tickets and more information go our What's on page at www.hec.org.au ... #greatsouthernnights #steveclisby #laurendawes #budjerah #singer #hurstvilleentertainmentcentre #grc #musicians #liveperformance @ Hurstville Entertainment Centre

21.01.2022 Get ready to WIGGLE! Look who is coming back to the Hurstville Entertainment Centre in March! Tickets on sale Tuesday 28 January @10am.... https://thewiggles.com.au/tours/australia/fun-and-games-tour

21.01.2022 Stay in and support #AusMusic tonight - all proceeds going to Support Act #homefront

21.01.2022 Attention ticket purchasers to the Wiggles Fun And Games tour show at Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 25 March. The Wiggles have made the decision to postpone the remaining Sydney shows of the tour. We have been advised that a new date will be announced soon and we will update ticket holders via email as soon as the new date has been announced. All tickets purchased will be honoured for the rescheduled date. If you are unable to attend when the new date is announ...ced and wish to obtain a refund, please contact [email protected] If a new show date is unable to be scheduled, you will receive a full refund of your ticket price. See more

21.01.2022 This Friday and Saturday night, tune in on Facebook for two live streamed events from our friends at Shopfront Arts Co-Op. Head to their page this Friday from 6....00pm to watch the St George Youth Awards, celebrating the achievements of young locals. Then on Saturday from 6.00pm, theyll be live-streaming the Short Stuff Film Competition, showcasing some great short films created by young aspiring film makers in our area. See more

21.01.2022 Georges River Council’s Mobile Musos program moves to Riverwood this Saturday 19 December with Martha Chess performing a selection of Christmas and other favourites outside the entrance of Riverwood Plaza (247-263 Belmore Road) from 11.30am. Stop by and catch Martha while you’re doing that last minute Christmas shopping. To see who else is coming up in the Mobile Musos program, go to www.hec.org.au #grcmobilemusos #riverwood #busking #marthachess #alliwantforchristmasisyou

20.01.2022 Georges River Council’s Mobile Musos program moves to Kogarah Town Square in Belgrave Street this Friday with Theoni Marks performing between 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Grab some lunch or a coffee at one of the local establishments and head along to hear and see some great local talent. For further information on who and where you can catch the Mobile Musos performers head to www.hec.org.au... #mobilemusos2020 #liveperformance #hec #grc #localtalent #supportyourcommunity #grcmobilemusos @kogarahtownsquare

18.01.2022 Georges River Council’s Mobile Musos program returns to the Kogarah Town Square on Friday 4 December with Tiana Young playing a great selection of songs to see you through the lunch break. Grab a coffee or some lunch from one of the fine establishments in the area and join Tiana between 11.30am and 1.30pm. To see who else is coming up in the Mobile Musos program over the coming months, head to www.hec.org.au #grcmobile #busking #liveperformance #hec #localtalent #supportyourcommunity @ Kogarah Town Square

18.01.2022 Last chance to get your friends together for a spooky screening of Halloween 2018 (MA+18), starring Jamie Lee Curtis this Halloween. Hurstville Entertainment Centres FREE Halloween Movie Night (MA18+) is creepy, its spooky, its all things Halloween. To obtain your FREE ticket visit www.hec.org.au... Dont miss it!

17.01.2022 Last chance to purchase tickets to the one only Hurstville performance of Elvis, an American Trilogy at the Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Thursday 24 October. Three of the worlds leading Elvis performers will take the audience on a spellbinding journey through the many eras of The King, a 20th century icon and one of the worlds most recognisable figures. Starring Vic Trevino Junior with his raw rockabilly sound and feel combined with some of the best Elvis dance moves,... Ben Thompson, taking on the role of Elvis in his movie years and the 68 comeback special, and Justin Shandor - the only tribute artist to make the front page of USA Today, feature in Vogue Magazine and perform on The David Letterman Show. Justin transcends the Aloha From Hawaii concert with the voice and the shy but charming banter. Dont miss the ultimate Elvis experience! Thursday 24 October For tickets and further information visit www.hec.org.au

17.01.2022 While you cant get out to the theatre, why not let the theatre come to you. Our friends at #RedLineProductions have secured a fantastic cast for this playreading. Join in online and help support Australian independent theatre.

17.01.2022 Christmas Cantata is back in Sydney! Let October 25th be an unforgettable Friday evening for you and your loved ones. Filled with cherished music, magical stage...s, and passionate performances that will leave you breathless! RSVP for Free Admission: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-cantata-family-music

17.01.2022 Some pictures from last nights Elvis: An American Trilogy! Check out our website www.hec.org.au for more upcoming events.

16.01.2022 Head along to Kogarah Town Square this Friday 11 December for another performance in the Mobile Musos series of events. This Friday see guitar/vocalist Lauchlan Pratt perform a selection of favourites (and a few Christmas songs too) between 11.30am-1.30pm. Grab a coffee and some lunch and enjoy this free event.... #grcmobilemusos #localtalent #liveperformance #guitarist #singer #hec #supportyourcommunity @ Kogarah Town Square

16.01.2022 Dont miss the sensational Derek Gripper performing at the Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Tuesday 25 February. Tickets on sale at www.hec.org.au

16.01.2022 On Monday 7 September 2020 Marana Auditorium and Civic Theatre reopen to the public. Hurstvilles favourite performance venues will be available for movie nights, concerts, dance schools, recitals, meetings, seminars and more! Under the current NSW Public Health Order requirements, both venues will be operating with reduced capacities. For futher information contact the Entertainment team on 9330 6400 or email [email protected] ... #performancevenue #readyforaction #getinquick #bookingsnowopen

14.01.2022 Halloween is coming and what better way to enjoy it than at Hurstville Entertainment Centres FREE Halloween Movie Night, with a special screening of Halloween 2018 (MA18+) starring Jamie Lee Curtis. Its creepy. Its spooky. Its all things Halloween. To obtain your FREE ticket visit www.hec.org.au

14.01.2022 Venue registrations for the Sydney Fringe Festival 2020 are now LIVE! Be a part of the highest-profile independent arts event in New South Wales and join with us to bring Sydney the most diverse range of creative experience possibilities!

13.01.2022 Attention ticket holders to Boo Vreo & Bands concert at the Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Thursday 16 April.. Unfortunately the upcoming Boo Vreo & Band Australian tour has been cancelled. Please see the official statement from the tours promoter below:

13.01.2022 Tickets are now on sale for The Wiggles! - Fun and Games Tour at Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 25 March. Dont miss out on getting your tickets, as theyre already going like Hot Potatoes! Head to www.hec.org.au

12.01.2022 An UPDATE on tonight's Mobile Musos Launch and performance at Hurstville Plaza. Due to the ongoing rain today, we will be relocating our first Mobile Muso performer, Martha Chess (pictured), from Hurstville Plaza to outside the Civic Theatre at the Hurstville Entertainment Centre. Martha's performance time will still be from 5.30pm-7.30pm and will be a great warm up for those attending tonight's Great Southern Nights launch at HEC with Damien Leith and Dave Wells. Head alon...g to support Mobile Musos and our local musicians and while you're at it, grab a ticket to catch Damien's show tonight. Head to www.hec.org.au to see what else is coming up at HEC. #mobilemusos #grcmusos #buskinghurstville Great Southern Nights Damien Leith #livemusichurstville #livemusichurstville #livemusicsydney See more

11.01.2022 Mobile Musos continues this Thursday night with Georges River Council bringing you a line-up of local musicians that's sure to have you bopping along. This Thursday Tiana Young performs at the Hurstville Plaza between 5.30pm - 7.30pm. Come down and show your support. Head to www.hec.org.au to see who else is coming up as part of Mobile Musos and where you can see them throughout the Georges River community over the next few months.... #mobilemusos2020 #localtalent #musicians #hurstvilleplaza #hurstvilleentertainmentcentre #grc @Hurstville Plaza #talentdevelopmentproject

11.01.2022 To create ones own world in any of the arts takes courage. Georgia OKeeffe Marrickville Metro partnered with Sydney Fringe this year to celebrate local creat...ivity and culture by turning one of their entrances into an urban canvas. Sydney artist Christina Huynh Styna became their artist in residence during the first week of the festival and created two large scale murals inspired by travels to faraway places, storytelling and heritage. Watch the video to see the creative development of these beautiful additions to the Marrickville Metro. #marrickvillemetro #sydneyfringefestival #sydneyfringefestival2019 #murals #streetart #stynabyna #painter #collaboration #femaleartist #community #localartist #sydneystreetart

10.01.2022 We may not be able to see our good friends Lah-Lah live at HEC during these times, but you can jump on and catch them live through your devices today...

10.01.2022 Derek Gripper - Live Tuesday 25 February 7:00pm Marana Auditorium Derek Gripper is a classical guitarist who has taken a unique path. As a South African classical musician he felt limited by the music of the traditional classical guitar and so went on a journey through different musical styles, returning always to the guitar to find ways of bringing what he learned onto the instrument. This concert will explore the dialogue between the disparate styles that have informed his ...work to date: Kora, Bach, South African jazz, Contemporary Classical and large scale improvisations. Quotations of Bach, Malian songs, virtuosic kora compositions, Southern African bow music, and avant-garde Brazilian guitar music combine to create a new solo guitar which is at once intimate and explosive, improvised and composed, traditional and new. PLEASE NOTE: Online bookings only. https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Community/What-s-On No tickets available at the door

10.01.2022 Lah-Lahs Big Live Band are coming to Hurstville Entertainment Centre next Wednesday 18th December and they will be bringing a special guest, yes you know who has joined the band for this spectacular Christmas show and he (Santa) will be playing the trumpet, trombone and Euphonium! Last chance to grab your tickets. Head to: https://tickets.lah-lah.com/ https://drive.google.com/open

10.01.2022 Are you a local performer from the Georges River area? If so, we want YOU to be part of our Mobile Musos Program that will take place throughout our community from November 2020. If you are interested in being part of this exciting new program please email your interest to: [email protected] and include a photo, bio and/or link to one of your YouTube clips.

10.01.2022 Calling all job seekers! The St George and Sutherland Career and Employment Expo will be held on Wednesday 16 October at Marana Auditorium from 10.00am to 1.00p...m and will showcase a range of education and employment opportunities. Job seekers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to attend this free event. Wednesday 16 October 2019 10.00am to 1.00pm Marana Auditorium 16 MacMahon Street Hurstville For more information visit www.advancediversity.org.au

09.01.2022 R U OK Day is a reminder to start a conversation that could change a life today, tomorrow and any day its needed. Learn what to say after R U OK? so you can keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK. Visit www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask #RUOKDay #theresmoretosay #RUOK

08.01.2022 SYDNEY & SURROUNDS, WE’RE COMING We are so excited to release further shows in Sydney & surrounds as part of our 2021 Australian Tour. NEW SYDNEY SHOW DATE...S March 17, 2021 - Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Hurstville March 19, 2021 - Glen Street Theatre, Belrose March 20, 2021 - WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong** TICKETS - IMPORTANT DATES PRESALE - From November 16th onwards ONSALE: 10am Wednesday December 16th, unless otherwise sold out. Be sure to take advantage of our presale discounted pricing with... UP TO 21% OFF PRESALE TICKETS We cannot wait to return to Sydney to perform for you all. Stay tuned for more 2021 Australian Tour show announcements. www.atasteofirelandshow.com **Presale begins November 23

08.01.2022 Our next show presented by @greatsouthernnights is @philjamieson with special guest @sozard_ at the Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Thursday 12 November 2020. Tickets are on sale now at www.hec.org.au Don't miss out on a fantastic night, so get in quick to secure your seat. ... #greatsouthernnights #philjamieson #sophieozard #guitarist #singer #hurstvilleentertainmentcentre #grc

08.01.2022 Thank you to all who attended Councils Migrant Information Day on Wednesday in Hurstville. It was a fantastic event, with more than 600 new migrants attending.... We enjoyed cultural performances and our newest community members could gather useful information from 52 stallholders. The Honourable Mark Speakman Attorney General of NSW launched the new Migrant Employment Legal Services. Mr Mark Coure Member for Oatley, Mr Chris Minns Member for Kogarah and the Honourable Linda Burney also attended the days events, as well as Councils Mayor Kevin Greene and Councillor Nancy Liu.

08.01.2022 Our first Mobile Muso ‘Martha’ performing now at Georges River Council. Head to www.hec.org.au for further information. #mobilemusos #grcmusos #talentdevelopmentproject

07.01.2022 Tonight we have the pleasure of hosting @philjamieson of @grinspoon in "solo" mode with special guest @sozard_ performing at Hurstville Entertainment Centre. The show kicks off at 6.00pm and tickets are on sale now at www.hec.org.au or can be purchased at the door. Don't miss out on a fantastic night! Can't make this one, that's ok! Just head over to the what's on page at www.hec.org.au to check out what we have coming up. #greatsouthernnights... #philjamieson #sophieozard #guitarist #singer #hurstvilleentertainmentcentre #grc #musicians #liveperformance See more

07.01.2022 Yesterday Council and community came together to celebrate International Womens Day at the Marana Auditorium in Hurstville! We had the privilege of hearing fro...m a wide range of speakers, who addressed this years theme #EachforEqual, from both a local and international perspective. Speakers addressed topics including improving the lives of women with breast cancer healthcare in Sri Lanka (Ann Selle OAM, Zonta), Asian migrant women finding work in Australia (Ronnie Wang, Asian Women at Work), and Filipino women rising up against violence (Lina Cabaero-Ponnambalam, Asian Women at Work), who led the audience in the triumphant One Billion Rising dance in Tagalog. Happy International Womens Day 2020!

05.01.2022 Looking for something to keep the kids entertained this school holidays? FREE Kids School Holiday Movies are back at the Civic Theatre! This month sees a great... line up of popular kids movies including: > Aladdin (PG) starring Will Smith, Wednesday 8 January > The Secret Life of Pets 2 (G), Saturday 11 January > Toy Story 4 (G), Wednesday 15 January > Dumbo (PG), Saturday 18 January Tickets are FREE by obtaining a ticket at: http://www.hec.org.au/HECWhatsOn.html See more

05.01.2022 TIMBA is one of Australias leading stigma prevention, mental health awareness organisations and charity, and its bringing its unique live theatre show to Hurs...tville Entertainment Centre, Civic Theatre on Sunday 14 June 2020. This live theatre event show cases stories of living experience of mental illness to help break the stigma surrounding mental illness. Uniquely, the show is cast from members of the local community sharing their stories through story telling, poetry, dance and song and produced by local volunteers. Spots are open now for the February 29 and March 1 auditions, which can be booked through www.thisismybraveaustralia.com

05.01.2022 Zonta Club of Botany Bay Inc present the movie SLAM. A young Muslim girl goes missing after a SLAM poetry performance. Starring young Australian actors including Adam Bakri, Rebecca Breeds and Rachel Blake.... Friday Night 1 November 7pm Civic Theatre MacMahon St, Hurstville Tickets at: https://www.trybooking.com/BFGWS

05.01.2022 Calling all local performers in the Georges River area. Dont forget to express your interest to be part of our Mobile Musos events, which will be taking place in locations throughout the Georges River community between November 2020 and March 2021. Email the Entertainment Team at [email protected] to express your interest and include a photo/bio or link to once of your performances. Dont miss out!

04.01.2022 ATTN: SYDNEY! We have an exclusive concert for you! Flying all the way from South Africa, Derek Gripper presents a unique sound-world, with ground-breaking arra...ngements of music written for the Kora (21 string African harp) translated ingeniously to the classical guitar! John Williams, the famed classical guitarist remarked "I thought it was IMPOSSIBLE until I heard Derek do it" As part of Dereks 2020 Australian tour, he will be presenting an exclusive concert at the stunning Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Feb 25! Tickets are Choose-your-price starting from as little as $10! Why so cheap!? Our mission is to make world class music accessible to all! Please note, there will be no tickets available at the door! Online bookings only! Join us for an unforgettable evening! Book now by clicking the link below! www.melbourneguitarfestival.com/derek-sydney

04.01.2022 Here’s a little taste of today’s Mobile Musos event at Kogarah Town Square, Tiana Young and Sam Killick belting out a great rendition of Duke Ellington’s Take the A Train. Next week local musician Lauchlan Pratt plays a selection of favourites between 11.30am to 1.30pm. To see who else is coming up as part of the George Council Mobile Musos events, head to www.hec.org.au #grcmobilemusos #busking #kogarah tianayoung2 @talentdevelopmentproject

02.01.2022 Don’t miss Steve Clisby with special guest Lauren Dawes this Friday night when the pair play at Hurstville Entertainment Centre as part of the Great Southern Nights events. Be quick and get your tickets at www.hec.org.au #greatsouthernnights #hec #steveclisby #laurendawes #guitarist #bluesguitar #musicians #liveperformance

02.01.2022 Georges River Councils Community venues are reopening on Monday 22 June. We have made some changes to help keep you and our staff safe during this time. It will be great to see you again, but please stay home if you are feeling sick.... Personal space is important: Please keep a 1.5m distance from other guests while in the venue. Appreciate the venue: We have a limit to the number of guests we can accommodate to each venue. Lets fight these germs together: Please regularly wash your hands for at least 20 seconds and use hand sanitiser. We have increased the cleaning and sanitising schedules of our venues. Continuing to be safe: Our Entertainment Team is available to answer any enquiries and questions relating to the availability and capacities of our Community venues. P: 9330 6400 or E: [email protected]. Please continue to follow the current NSW Public Health Order. www.legislation.nsw.gov.au We are currently awaiting further updates from the NSW Public Health Order in relation to the reopening of Performance Venues, and hope to be able to reopen the Hurstville Entertainment Centre soon. We are looking forward to seeing you again. www.hec.org.au

02.01.2022 Sydney We are coming to you John Williams, the famed classical guitarist remarked "I thought it was IMPOSSIBLE until I heard Derek do it" Flying all the way ...from South Africa, Derek presents a unique sound-world, with ground-breaking arrangements of music written for the Kora (21 string African harp) translated ingeniously to the classical guitar! Yes, the Melbourne Guitar Festival concert series is coming to SYDNEY! As part of Dereks 2020 Australian tour, he will be presenting an exclusive concert at the Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Feb 25! Tickets are Choose-your-price starting from as little as $10! Book now by clicking the link below!

02.01.2022 #OnThisNight Saturday 5 February 1977, the mighty AC/DC played at the Marana Hall in Hurstville Civic Centre. This was part of their "A Giant Dose Of Rock n R...oll" Australian Tour, Entry was only $3 thats right, just 3 bucks and add the expense of a $1.38 bottle of Brandivino (purchased from the Shanneys across the road) and it made for 1 helluva night of entertainment for under 5 bucks. In fact, there was a young fella in the audience that evening by the name of Paul de Haan (good lookin bloke) who was one helluva dancer to all the Acka Dacka songs. He had rhythm long before any Aussies knew how to spell the word! Attached is the opening song of that memorable evening, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (listen to live audio from that night) Live audio Dirty Deeds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY04JdURe60 The list of songs that evening are as follows: Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap Shes Got Balls Problem Child Live Wire Jailbreak Gonorrhea The Jack Can I Sit Next To You Girl T.N.T. Rocker This was the bands 16th gig of their Australian Tour, before going onto Adelaide for 3 concerts and rapping up their Australian Tour in Perth on 15 February, ;1977. WERE YOU AT THIS GIG IN HURSTVILLE 43 YEARS AGO ?

01.01.2022 Dont forget to secure your FREE ticket to @budjerah presented by Great Southern Nights at Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Saturday 28 November 2020. For further information head to www.hec.org.au #greatsouthernnights #hec #youngtalent #musician #contemporaypop #artist #grc

01.01.2022 Here’s a little festive spirit from Lauchlan Pratt, today’s performer in Georges River Council’s Mobile Musos series. Lauchlan served up a great selection of songs, including Christmas favourites, at Kogarah Town Square. To see who else is appearing in the Mobile Musos series and where, go to: www.hec.org.au #grcmobilemusos #liveperformance #singer #grc #buskinglife

01.01.2022 Important advice to help ensure we have a safe and healthy Christmas.