Gamelan Dwi Gambira Sari is an exciting new resource for schools and communities in the North of England, arriving in autumn 2010. The Gamelan North Partnership—consisting of SoundWave, the Sage Gates-head, University of Newcastle CETL, and Newcastle Music Services—have commissioned master gamelan maker Pak Tentrem to make one of the finest bronze gamelans to be seen in this country.

Gamelan is a percussion orchestra from Indonesia consisting primarily of gongs and chimes. It has long been considered the model of a ‘musical community’, and has an established role in music education around the world. Playing gamelan is a truly unforgettable experience, and becomes for many a lifelong passion.

Gamelan North will serve communities in Cumbria and the North East, and Dwi Gambira Sari will be available for longer-term residency projects.

For more information contact Chris Stones at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

or visit

www.solomay2010.blogspot.com for the story of the making of the gamelan.

The Gamelan North project has been supported by:

The Sage Gateshead

The Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Music and Inclusivity

The National Lottery Big Lottery Fund