Samosir Music International (SMI) is an annual August concert series held in the beautiful Open Air Stage Tuk Tuk Samosir Island and has been held every year since 2014.
SMI is an organization that aims to engage and inspire local, national, and international communities of composers, performers, creators, and concert-goers through world-class performances of adventurous music. SMI is committed to premiering new works, programming fresh and compelling music, and providing professional opportunities for established and emerging performers. The Samosir Music International is both a gathering place for some of the most interesting musicians – and interested audiences – working across genres nationally and internationally, and an event showcasing the broad diversity of talent of local musicians and bringing together the community.The SMI is also giving the opportunity to the national and international performers to learn and perform the local song and music in their own music style.This way , we aim to show that Batak songs have their own distinct beauty and adjust easily to be played in all genres .
“Over the years, the festival has attracted more and more crowds.August 2019 attracted more then 15.000 people.This year 2023 is going to be our 6th edition and also the first year after the Covid-19. This festival has even turned into one of the largest events on North Sumatra that drew the largest crowd. The event has a true positive impact on many aspects. ,
” Henry Manik”