2008 Events

During November 2008, Gamelan Padhang Moncar held several workshops for the public and members of Victoria University staff.

“The Story of Upiak and Sutan”
A new collaboration between Megan Collins (NZSM) and guest choreographer Kirstin Pauka (Hawaii University).

Gamelan Taniwha Jaya performed with I Nyoman Sukerta Jauk Manis at the reception celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Indonesia.

Two Southeast Asian puppetry traditions at Te Papa: Thai (visiting puppeteer and musicians) and Javanese, (dhalang Ki Joko Susilo from Dunedin accompanied by Gamelan Padhang Moncar).

Gamelan Taniwha Jaya performed traditional Balinese music on stage with Balinese dancer Evie Suyadnyani performing Tari Rejang (a temple dance). GTJ also performed Sekar Ginotan by Lotring and Jauk Manis.

Gamelan Padhang Moncar played before this Wellington premiere of Florian Habicht’s film about Warwick Broadhead, which featured recorded music from Gamelan Padhang Moncar.

Gamelan Padhang Moncar provided music during the pre-dinner drinks for this dinner at Government House in honour of the patrons of the Asia New Zealand Foundation.

Gamelan Padhang Moncar provided music for this evening associated with the Theo Schoon Exhibition.

Gamelan Padhang Moncar provided the music for a wayang kulit (traditional Javanese shadow puppetry) show with puppet master, Joko Susilo at Pataka Museum.

The Gyuto Monks of Tibet presented a concert with Gamelan Padhang Moncar and Gamelan Taniwha Jaya.

Gamelan Padhang Moncar performed Gendhing Tukung as part of a farewell to Allan Thomas, on his retirement from Victoria University of Wellington.

Renowed cross-dressing dancer and comedian Didik Nini Thowok performed traditional Javanese and Balinese dance, with Gamelan Padhang Moncar and Gamelan Taniwha Jaya, including a new work to music by Gareth Farr.