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The world's first Acoustic Certification

THEAUTHORITY ONAUDIO INCLUSIVITY

Maximise ROI on your acoustic upgrades - attract 30% more customers and retain the staff you're currently losing to bad noise.

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Hearing Wellness Week 2026

A one-of-a-kind celebration of sound and sensory experiences in Hackney London

This March, Hackney plays host to the Sownd Affects Festival, a one-of-a-kind celebration of sound and sensory experiences designed for both the noise-sensitive community and the sound-curious alike. After the success of last year the festival is again running in tandem with World Hearing Day 2026 on 3rd March. The festival spotlights immersive events that reimagine the way we listen, feel, and connect.

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Hearing Wellness Week festival preview

Our offering

Transforming the way businesses think about sound.

Sownd Certification

ROI and recognition for venues with acoustic consideration

Acoustic upgrades for venues

Attract the 30% of noise sensitive consumers avoiding your venue

Support for the noise sensitive

Find experiences you'll love

Who we work with

Proud to have worked with leading organisations globally.

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About Sownd Affects

We are here to turn noise into profits

We help turn overwhelming environments into calm, inclusive spaces where everyone can focus, connect, or relax.

Marion Marincat, Founder of Sownd Affects
10K+
Community members
Already part of the movement
1 in 3
People are noise sensitive
Join us in making spaces inclusive for everyone

Join the movement

Are you sensitive to noise?

You are not alone, 30% of us are too. Neurodivergence, hearing conditions, PTSD, some medications and even some diseases can commonly result in a lower "that's too loud" threshold for noise.

Join our community of audio inclusive experiences. From barrier-free gigs to fully captioned festivals and hands-on sound installations, our events immerse you in music and culture without compromise.

THE IMPACT OF NOISE

Health Risk
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1B
At risk from concert volume
Global festivalgoers exposed to unsafe sound levels yearly.
Health Risk
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12,500
Children suffer learning impairment
Schoolchildren affected by aircraft noise exposure across Europe.
Health Risk
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30%
Report stress from workplace noise
Workers experiencing chronic stress and irritation from sound.

How does your venue sound?

Evaluate your current audio environment with free expert analysis, identifying issues that may be affecting inclusivity, productivity, and wellbeing.

Discover your noise score