Sveriges Spelmäns Riksförbund (SSR) is Sweden’s largest organisation for folk and traditional music, with approximately 5,500 members organised into 23 regional federations across the country. The organisation represents the traditional music movement in Sweden at both national and international levels.

SSR collaborates with a wide range of organisations and institutions in various fields. We maintain close contact with central government authorities, as well as with bodies involved in the education of folk musicians, research into European folk music, and the interaction between folk dance and music in Sweden. Regular cooperation also takes place with our sister organisations in the other Nordic countries.

In cooperation with the insurance company Folksam, SSR offers all members access to highly advantageous musical instrument insurance.

Members receive the quarterly journal Spelmannen. The magazine features reports, debates and a calendar of forthcoming events on the Swedish folk music scene, with perspectives on neighbouring countries. It also includes reviews of many newly released traditional music recordings each year.

To support the growing interest in traditional music among younger generations, SSR acts as a co-organiser of, and provides financial support for, workshops and music camps for young people throughout the country. The organisation has also participated in several Nordic cooperative projects and has arranged workshops and youth camps across the Nordic region.

The regional federations are responsible for local member activities, such as music evenings, meetings, informal jam sessions, smaller festivals and similar events.