We work for diversity in Norwegian music life
Samspill International Music Network is an interest organisation for performers of international musical expressions residing in Norway.
What does Samspill do?
Samspill acts as a link between artists, organisers, festivals, organisations and funding bodies.
We work politically to improve conditions for our members and highlight the value of a broader commitment to inclusion and diversity in Norwegian cultural life.
Samspill offers guidance to our members and hosts relevant events aimed towards career development and professionalisation in the cultural sector.
Societal actor and advocate
We are a representative and voice for our members, in society and the cultural sector.
We set the cultural political agenda - with the performer as the centrepiece.
We create incentives in the cultural sector to facilitate more diversity in programming.
We influence programming through participation in program councils.
Goals
- 6 members' meetings and courses a year.
- Exposing artists to new venues.
- Increase membership through targeted recruitment
- Contribute towards more grants for our members.
- Increase our administration to 2 full-time positions.
- Collaboration agreements with all competence centres in Norway.
Organisation development
- Sound operational routines
- Solid financial management
- Close member follow-up
- Member recruitment
- Solid and lasting collaboration agreements
The board and the administration
A diverse team of experienced cultural workers and musicians dedicated to serving our members.
Samspill's board
Hans Ole Rian
Chairperson
Harpreet Bansal
Vice chairperson
Lydia Tefera
Board member
Jan Lothe Eriksen
Board member
Vasil Gjuroski
Board member
Ane Carmen Roggen
Deputy
Bellali Austria
Deputy
Administration
Siri Kvambe
General manager
Karstein Grønnesby
Project coordinator
Lene Gravlie
Artistic producer
Lydia Tefera
Communications officer
Documents and reports
Annual reports, strategy plan and statutes – freely available to members and partners.












