UPCOMING EVENTS
GDA at the Folkie...
...for a second year in a row! Info at https://www.folkfestival.org.au/
...for a second year in a row! Info at https://www.folkfestival.org.au/
Get ready for a crash course in the complex interlocking rhythms of Balinese gamelan led by Ewa Wisanjaka from Gamelan DanAnda through the Baleganjur short-course running from 22 January until 26 February, with an optional (but very much encouraged) performance at the Sydney Road Street Party on Sunday 2 March 2025.
A free, all-day event of sarapan (‘breakfast’) and performances presented by Nongkrong Festival that transforms the Square into a space to nongkrong – or to ‘hang out’ in Bahasa Indonesia.
Wed 5th March 2025
Gamelan DanAnda & Firetail ANGLAYANG vinyl album launch ft. Ready New Gang
Join Gamelan DanAnda and Firetail for the launch of their 12" vinyl album ANGLAYANG.
Get ready for an electrifying evening with Balinese gamelan orchestra, Gamelan DanAnda, and electro-jazz-fusion band, Firetail, combining bronze xylophones, bells, cymbals, drums, and gongs with Carnatic rhythms, driving percussion, and evocative melodies.
LPs are available to purchase as add-ons to your order, and can be picked up on the night.
READY NEW GANG play traditional Gamelan Music of Balinese “Wayang Kulit” shadow puppetry expanded beyond its five-tone origins with double-bass from Scott Owen (The Living End), drum kit by David Williams (Augie March) plus special guests.
Get ready for an electrifying evening with Balinese gamelan orchestra, Gamelan DanAnda, and electro-jazz-fusion band, Firetail, combining bronze xylophones, bells, cymbals, drums, and gongs with Carnatic rhythms, driving percussion, and evocative melodies.
LPs are available to purchase as add-ons to your order, and can be picked up on the night.
READY NEW GANG play traditional Gamelan Music of Balinese “Wayang Kulit” shadow puppetry expanded beyond its five-tone origins with double-bass from Scott Owen (The Living End), drum kit by David Williams (Augie March) plus special guests.
added KIDS & PARENTS class time
Due to overwhelming popularity our Kids & Parents classes are now Sundays 11am-12.
These classes are suitable for Primary School aged people and their grown-up carers.
Please contact [email protected] to book in.
Due to overwhelming popularity our Kids & Parents classes are now Sundays 11am-12.
These classes are suitable for Primary School aged people and their grown-up carers.
Please contact [email protected] to book in.
Gamelan DanAnda is a Melbourne based community orchestra of Balinese traditional music, performing regularly for the public and open to all interested participants. Anyone can learn to play the rhythms of traditional Balinese Gamelan music. Our group is focused on the ‘Kebyar’ style of gamelan, which combines bronze xylophones, bells, cymbals, drums and gongs. A community-minded, cooperative music, everybody’s part is important, from the steady time-keeping gongs to the quick overlapping rhythmic patterns that make this music unique.
The genius of Balinese Gamelan is that it allows absolute beginners to play along-side experienced performers immediately. No previous experience is required, but endless options keep the advanced player challenged. Music reading is not necessary as all parts are transferred by direct imitation, and MP3s are provided for listening between classes.
The genius of Balinese Gamelan is that it allows absolute beginners to play along-side experienced performers immediately. No previous experience is required, but endless options keep the advanced player challenged. Music reading is not necessary as all parts are transferred by direct imitation, and MP3s are provided for listening between classes.