The Firebird Gamelan Ensemble

The Firebird Gamelan Ensemble is a community group based in Lincoln that meets regularly to learn and play the beautiful instruments of the Javanese Gamelan music from Java, Indonesia A Gamelan is a traditional, large, tuned percussion orchestra made up of drums, giant xylophones and metalaphones along with large hanging Gongs, flutes and stringed instruments that originates from Central Java, Indonesia. Its played by up to 20 players and is traditionally used to accompany dance and shadow puppet plays as well as entertaining in the courts and palaces of Java.

We run regular evening workshops for individuals in Lincoln as well as workshops and performances at festivals and events. The Gamelan instruments may also be booked by groups of up to 16 people for workshops with flexible times and dates available. In addition to the community workshops, we also run national training days in Gamelan music linking with other Gamelan groups accross the UK.

We welcome new members to drop in to the sessions and have a go or join one of our courses. No previous musical experience is needed and all instruments are provided. Its a great way to meet new people, try something new, relax, learn about other cultures and develop new skills.

Suitable for complete beginners and accomplished musicians! We are looking for more members to join our performing group, so come and give it a go! No words can describe the experience of seeing and hearing these beautiful handcrafted instruments in real life.The look and sound is unique, its enchanting, mesmeric and relaxing to play and listen to.

For further information and to find out how you can get involved please contact artbeat