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May 20, 2026
by Peter van Galen

Whether you are 8 or 88, earplugs are relevant for everyone. Why almost no one wears them when it matters most — and what changes that.

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Concert crowd with stage lights - should you keep your earplugs in all night

Mar 06, 2026
by Peter van Galen

Should You Keep Your Earplugs In All Night? The Truth About Taking Them Out Mid-Concert

You're at a concert. The bass hits hard, and your earplugs are doing their job. Then comes a quiet moment — an acoustic interlude, a chat with your friend at the bar. You pull them out. "Just for a minute."...

Oct 16, 2025
by Peter van Galen

Custom Earplugs During ADE 2025

During Amsterdam Dance Event 2025, Amsterdam once again becomes the epicenter of electronic music. ADE is an experience you feel in your bones - and unfortunately, also in your eardrums. Drop by the Earproof Pop-Up Gallery at Prinsengracht 615 from 22 - 24 October between 10:00 and 19:00 and take ear impressions for custom earplugs - the perfect match for ADE.

Jan 23, 2025
by Peter van Galen

Our Commitment to Sustainability at GEI in London

We’re excited to announce that we will attend the Green Events & Innovations (GEI) conference on the 25th of February 2025 in London. This prestigious event brings together some of the brightest minds and most passionate advocates for sustainability in...

Jan 13, 2025
by Peter van Galen

Earproof at Eurosonic Noorderslag 2025

As the sounds of Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) fill the air in Groningen from 15-18 January 2025, Earproof is thrilled to announce its presence at Europe’s leading music showcase festival. Known for bringing together emerging talent and industry professionals, ESNS is...

Dec 20, 2024
by Peter van Galen

20-Year Anniversary: the Origins of Earproof

As Earproof marks its 20th anniversary, it’s an opportune moment to look back at the path we’ve traveled. The origins of Earproof in 2003 weren’t just the start of a company but the beginning of a revolution in ear safety...

Dec 02, 2024
by Peter van Galen

The True Heart of Earproof

Together with the European Ministers, the Minister of the Netherlands Els Borst decided they needed to embrace the entertainment industry’s health and safety conditions. New rules, work hours, safety shoes and ear protection became discussion topics. At that time, the...

Feb 21, 2024
by Peter van Galen

What Are Good Earplugs?

Jacket, check. Gloves, check. Scarf, check! When it’s cold out, we wear warm clothes, obviously. In the mornings and before we go to bed, we brush our teeth—day in, day out. In the summertime, when your skin heats up, we...

Feb 21, 2024
by Peter van Galen

Why Would You Protect Your Ears With High-Quality Earplugs?

The party is on. The volume is up. We’re all dancing and losing our minds. Standing in front of the stage, experiencing those sounds to the max. Feeling the vibrations blasting from the speakers and flowing through our bodies. Our...

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