SoAlive Music Conference brings hundreds of music professionals to Sofia each autumn. We look at the noise behind its showcase nights, the co-branded SoundPRO earplug pack we made for SAMC, and our hearing workshop on the 2026 programme.

A TOP-100 German hearing specialist chose Bollsen’s protector to sell under her own brand. Here is what a hearing professional actually looks for, and why fit beats the number on the box.

A practising Munich dentist explains why daily drill noise puts dental professionals at real risk of hearing loss, and how she protects her ears at the chair with Bollsen Life+.

At Bollsen Hearing Protection, we build our educational content and product guidance on real-world noise exposure data, not assumptions. To support this approach, we collaborate with independent acoustic experts such as Nova Acoustics, a UK-based acoustic consultancy specialising in workplace noise assessment, vibration analysis, and environmental sound monitoring.

Long-term hearing health is one of the most overlooked topics among musicians. While many artists are careful about their sound on stage, they often forget that exposure continues when they attend other concerts, rehearsals, festivals, and club shows as part of their everyday life.

Why Do Musicians and Concert Lovers Need Earplugs? Loud concerts and clubs can damage your hearing surprisingly fast. A night of music might leave your ears ringing or muffled – a sign that the sensory cells in your ears are overworked (WHO). Over time, repeated exposure to high decibel levels can cause permanent noise-induced hearing[…]