Gathering of the Gamelans returns for a free, all-ages celebration of Indonesian arts in Victoria. Hosted by Gamelan DanAnda, the event brings together groups from Melbourne, Geelong and Eppalock for one joyful afternoon of music, dance and food.

✅ Free entry — no ticket required, but RSVP if it makes you feel warm and fuzzy

🍛 Please note that food pre-orders are now closed. If you would like food on the day, make sure you turn up early.

Line-up

• Gamelan DanAnda — Gamelan gong kebyar and dance (Bali)

• Anandam Graha — Gamelan angklung (Bali)

• Putra Panji Asmara — Gamelan Cirebon and dance (Cirebon)

• Selonding Sapta Nugraha — Gamelan selonding (Bali)

• Melbourne Community Gamelan — Javanese gamelan (Java)

• Sekar Kidul — Kacapi suling (Sunda)

• Mugi Rahayu — Javanese gamelan (Java)

• Reog Jangkar Bumi — Reog (Ponorogo)

• Gamelan Laras Nusantara — Javanese gamelan (Java)

• Sanggar Lestari — Dance

• Widya Luvtari — Dance

Set times:

12:00 PM Doors open

12:15 PM Putra Panji Asmara

12:50 PM Anandam Graha

1:15 PM Melbourne Community Gamelan + Sanggar Lestari

1:45 PM Selonding Sapta Nugraha

2:15 PM Mugi Rahayu/Reog Jangkar Bumi

2:50 PM Sekar Kidul

3:15 PM Gamelan Laras Nusantara

3:40 PM Gamelan DanAnda + Sanggar Lestari + Widya Luvtari

What to expect

• Performances of traditional repertoire from Bali, Java, Sunda, Cirebon & Ponorogo

• Indonesian food from local legends Diana's Kitchen (pre-order essential!).

Access

• All-ages · wheelchair accessible venue/toilets · Limited free earplugs available; BYO headphones welcome.

• For access needs: gamelandananda@gmail.com

Presented by Gamelan DanAnda | Graphic design by Adelista Widjaya

The event is generously supported by the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing through the Multicultural Festivals & Events program, by Creative Australia and by the Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program.