Gamelan

Gamelan music is among the most well known of the hundreds of traditional performing art forms found among the cultures that make up the Republic of Indonesia. The term gamelan refers to the entire set of instruments as well as to the music played on them or the group who plays them. The most popular form of gamelan in Central Java today is that associated with the refined cultural traditions of the royal courts. Gamelan is important in both formal ceremonies and popular entertainment and performances of gamelan are an integral part of many auspicious occasions.

Melbourne Community Gamelan

Melbourne Community Gamelan is available for hire to play at events and festivals. Please contact melgamelan@hotmail.com via e-mail (or see the Contacts page).

The members of the Melbourne Community Gamelan come from diverse backgrounds but have been brought together by their love of gamelan and have been studying and performing since 1990 under the direction of Pak Poedijono.

New members needed!

We are seeking 2 to 4 male singers to join alternate (fortnightly) practices (more if a performance is imminent).
Send expressions of interest to: melgamelan@hotmail.com