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, but absolutely pre-order your food from Diana's Kitchen!

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 do pre-order your delicious Diana's Kitchen food because it always sells out!

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

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.