We're Solving
The Sound Epidemic

In the modern age, sound is everywhere — concerts, headphones, cities, workplaces. And it's costing us our hearing. We're here to change that through education, artist partnerships, and venue certification.

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People at risk of hearing loss
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Preventable with awareness
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Organizations doing enough

Hearing Loss is the Only Major Health Crisis That's Completely Preventable — Yet Almost No One Prevents It

We've normalized the ringing in our ears after concerts. We've accepted that our grandparents can't hear us. We've ignored the warnings because the damage is invisible and the symptoms are delayed.

The Safe Sound Collective exists to change the culture of sound — starting with education, expanding through the artists and venues that shape how we experience music, and eventually reaching every workplace, transit hub, and city street where dangerous noise exists.

Three Phases

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Live Now

Educate Audiences

We built the Safe Sound Guide — a free, interactive resource that teaches people about decibels, hearing damage, and protection. No medical jargon. No fear tactics. Just clear science and practical tools for anyone who experiences loud sound.

Explore the Guide →
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Coming Soon

Artists & Venues

We're partnering with artists to put hearing protection requirements on their technical riders. We're certifying venues with decibel monitoring, enforced noise limits, and available hearing protection for every attendee. When the people who create the sound lead by example, fans follow.

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Future

Workplaces & Cities

The epidemic extends beyond concerts — construction sites, factories, airports, subway platforms, open offices. We'll bring the same education-first approach to industrial settings, workplaces, and commuter hubs. Everywhere sound exists, protection should too.

70 Years of Combined Expertise

Audiologists and mission-driven builders creating the future of hearing protection.

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Tom Worcester

Founder, Unplugs & Lunchbox. Building products that protect people at live events.

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Natan Bauman, Au.D.

50+ years in audiology. Invented the RIC hearing aid — the most widely used design in the world.

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Ralph Campagna, BC-HIS

Board-certified hearing specialist. 20+ years fitting and designing hearing solutions.

Join the Movement

Whether you're an artist, a venue, or just someone who believes sound shouldn't cost us our hearing — there's a place for you.

Start with the Guide Artist & Venue Partnerships