Gathering of the Gamelans 2025 @ Collingwood Town Hall

Gathering of the Gamelans — Free Community Showcase

11 of Victoria's Indonesian arts groups will bring you Indonesian percussion orchestral music and dance representing 7 traditions from 5 different regions of Indonesia.

Free entry, no ticket required. Please note that food pre-orders are now closed. If you would like food on the day, make sure you turn up early.

Family friendly, inclusive. Drop in or stay all day.

About
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.