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An indoor musical performance on a stage with large gong-like instruments under red lighting, with the audience seated on the floor.
22 Aug

Nongkrong Festival: Gerhana

  • Free
  • Festival

Nongkrong presents Gerhana, a full-day takeover of Mission to Seafarers with music, performances, a shadow puppet workshop and food. Open to all ages.

The Courtyard: Indonesian DJs and special live performances will take place throughout the day (2pm-10.30pm)

Main Hall: Pop-in shadow puppet workshop with artists Addin Sugarda and Aisyah Kirana. Free, no booking needed (2.30pm-5.30pm). Then chess and congklak with Mschess (from 5.30pm).

The Dome: Live experimental music acts include Ria Soemardjo, Keshav Yoganathan, Excited State!!!, and joining from Taiwan, Sundialll (from 6pm, *ticketed, $35).

Food will be sold throughout the day by Nongkrong Kitchen, Ulam Rasa and Diana’s Kitchen, and be open earlier for pre-orders so you don't miss out.

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Sat 22 Aug
  • 2pm - 10.30pm 2:00pm - 10:30pm

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The Mission to Seafarers Victoria
717 Flinders St
Docklands 3005

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This is a free event

Book online for Nongkrong Festival: Gerhana

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  • telephone number: 0488 770 055
  • email address: hello@nongkrong.com.au
  • Visit website for Nongkrong Festival: Gerhana
Instagram page for Nongkrong Festival: Gerhana

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