Indonesian Echoes: 30 Years of Gamelan in Ōtautahi

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 08:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC+13:00

Location

Aldersgate Venue | Christchurch, CA

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Come celebrate 30 years since Elaine Dobson oversaw the commissioning of a gong kebyar gamelan set from Bali and its arrival at the University of Canterbury on Christmas Day, 1995!
This free event is at the Aldersgate Centre, 309 Durham Street North, Christchurch. No ticket is required!
Featuring the UC Gamelan Ensemble and special guests from Dunedin and Wellington:
Puspawarna Gamelan (Javanese)
Gamelan Padhang Moncar (Javanese)
Gamelan Taniwha Jaya (Balinese)
Wayang Kulit (Dr. Joko Susilo - Shadow Puppeteer)
Food stalls available. More information coming soon!
Thanks to Hotel Give, Victoria University Wellington and the Indonesian Embassy Wellington for their support of this event.
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Where is it happening?

Aldersgate Venue, 309 Durham St N, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch

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University of Canterbury School of Music

Host or Publisher University of Canterbury School of Music

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