Gamelan Bike Bike draws its musical inspiration from Bali, Indonesia
and its raw materials from the scrap metal bins of Vancouver. Founded
in 2012, the group’s instruments were created from various scrap
metals, including over 100 discarded bicycle frames, that were
transformed into tuned metallophones and gongs. The 10-member ensemble
is dedicated to performing new music for gamelan, including recent
compositions from guest composer I Putu Gede Sukaryana (Balot) from
Bali. The ensemble has presented performances with the Western Front,
Vancouver New Music, and the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, and in
2017 released Hi-Ten, an album of original works. The ensemble is
currently based at the Hadden Park Fieldhouse as part of the Publik
Secrets fieldhouse residency with the Vancouver Park Board and
regularly offers workshops and performances to the community.
Publik Secrets, 1015 Maple St, Vancouver, B.C.. Canada
