WHO WE ARE
Suwitra Jaya Gamelan is a community music ensemble based at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. Founded by Dr Manolete Mora, the group creates striking performances that feature cross-cultural collaborations and reflect the connection between Indonesia and Australia.
Since 2014 our members have travelled to Bali to study traditional and contemporary gamelan music, and have brought their experiences back to Australia. Our members have previously performed in arts festivals, temple ceremonies and the Australian Consulate-General in Bali. Recent performance highlights in Australia include an appearance at Malaysia Festival 2022 and an intercultural collaboration with Balinese dancer Sisca Haskew and tabla player Maharshi Raval for the National Multicultural Festival 2023.
We maintain close ties with Sanggar Bona Alit in Gianyar, Bali, which was established by Alit Adi Putra and his wife Agung Rai in 1996. The name Suwitra Jaya means ‘Noble Friendship’ and was given to us by Alit Adi Putra.
Suwitra Jaya Gamelan adalah ansambel musik komunitas yang berbasis di Universitas New South Wales, Sydney. Didirikan oleh Dr. Manolete Mora, kelompok ini menciptakan pertunjukan yang memukau yang menampilkan kolaborasi lintas budaya dan mencerminkan hubungan antara Indonesia dan Australia.
Sejak 2014, anggota kami telah melakukan perjalanan ke Bali untuk mempelajari musik gamelan tradisional dan kontemporer, dan telah membawa pengalaman mereka kembali ke Australia. Anggota kami sebelumnya telah tampil di festival seni, upacara pura, dan Konsulat Jenderal Australia di Bali. Beberapa penampilan penting baru-baru ini di Australia termasuk penampilan di Festival Malaysia 2022 dan kolaborasi antarbudaya dengan penari Bali Sisca Haskew dan pemain tabla Maharshi Raval untuk Festival Multikultural Nasional 2023.
Kami menjaga hubungan erat dengan Sanggar Bona Alit di Gianyar, Bali, yang didirikan oleh Alit Adi Putra dan istrinya Agung Rai pada tahun 1996. Nama Suwitra Jaya berarti ‘Persahabatan Mulia’ dan diberikan kepada kami oleh Alit Adi Putra.
EVENTS 2026-27
UPCOMING
Festival of the Winds
Sunday 13th September
Time TBA | Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
Free Entry
PAST EVENTS
Indonesian Night Markets
Friday 12th June
5:45pm | Science Theatre Lawn, UNSW Sydney 2052
Free entry
Language & Culture Education Showcase
Wednesday 6th May
9:00am - 2:00pm | The Roundhouse, UNSW Sydney 2052
Presented by AIYA, AIA & PPIA UNSW for the Indonesian Fair 2026
UNSW Ensembles Concert
West African Drums, Balinese Gamelan and Pop Fusion Ensemble
Tuesday 21st April
7:00pm - 9:00pm | Io Myers Studio, UNSW Sydney 2052
Ticketed Entry
The Jelma Fable
Featuring dancer Siska Haskew
Saturday 21st March
7:00pm - 9:00pm | Io Myers Studio, UNSW Sydney 2052
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The Jelma Fable Showcase
Featuring dancer Sisca Haskew
Saturday 28th February
6:00pm - 8:00pm | Room 334, Robert Webster Building, UNSW Sydney 2052
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Suwitra Jaya 2026