Sveriges Spelmäns Riksförbund

Founded in 1947, Sveriges Spelmäns Riksförbund is a non-profit network based in Umeå, Sweden working on arts & culture, heritage, children & youth.

Sveriges Spelmäns Riksförbund (SSR) is Sweden's largest national organisation for folk and traditional music. It brings together 23 regional folk music federations, with members across the country, and works to promote, preserve and develop traditional instrumental and vocal music and dance. SSR runs youth courses and camps, supports regional events and music festivals, publishes the magazine Spelmannen and the FIOL sheet music database, and offers member insurance. It also represents the folk music movement with national authorities and cultural bodies and cooperates with Nordic sister organisations. Its work is based in Sweden.