Partnerships

As the official partner for room and stage acoustics, we optimize the main stage at the akustika music trade fair – the Frankustika Allegro Stage, which proudly bears our name. Many bands, renowned big bands, ensembles, and soloists perform there under optimal acoustic conditions – for sophisticated concerts, live performances, and musical highlights from a wide variety of genres. We look forward to continuing our contribution as an exclusive partner – to a trade fair that puts sound at the forefront.

The Bavarian Brass Band Association is the umbrella organization for around 2,500 music clubs throughout Bavaria and unites over 120,000 active musicians in nine member associations. We greatly appreciate having the BBMV as our official partner. Together, we are working to improve the acoustics of rehearsal rooms and thus facilitate the conditions for daily music-making. We see our task not only in the technical implementation, but also in attentive listening: What requirements do the clubs have? What does a room need to enable music to emerge effectively? It is both a pleasure and a responsibility for us to contribute our expertise to this community – and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with the BBMV and the many dedicated musicians throughout Bavaria.

With over 900 member clubs and institutions, the North Bavarian Music Association (NBMB) is the largest amateur music association in Bavaria. Founded in 1952, the association represents over 45,000 musicians from Middle, Upper, and Lower Franconia, as well as the Upper Palatinate. Members include, for example, music clubs, brass bands, wind orchestras, youth bands, marching bands, fanfare corps, and music schools. The association's primary purpose is the cultivation of wind music and the promotion of amateur music-making. Recruiting young wind musicians and organizing educational programs for children, teenagers, and adults are also important aspects of the association's work.

The youth organization of the NBMB ( North Bavarian Brass Band Association) is the North Bavarian Brass Band Youth. It comprises approximately 24,000 children and young people (NBMB members under 28 years of age) and is primarily committed to youth work within the association and its member clubs. In addition to making music, there is ample opportunity to engage in meaningful youth activities within the group. The North Bavarian Brass Band Youth provides guidance and support for these activities.

Founded in 1926, the ASM is the oldest brass band association in Germany. It comprises 797 music clubs, bands, youth bands, marching bands, and alphorn groups, with around 39,000 active musicians. It also has around 48,000 supporting members – a total of almost 87,000 people, connected to a brass band tradition spanning over 95 years. As part of our partnership, all ASM rehearsal rooms are welcome to receive support with acoustic optimization – regardless of whether they actively request assistance or would like advice. The goal of our joint work is to create balanced sound conditions that promote the musical quality and well-being of the ensembles. We are grateful for the ASM's trust and are happy to work to ensure that as many rehearsal rooms as possible benefit sustainably.

Founded in 1953, the Music Association of Upper and Lower Bavaria (MON) is the umbrella organization for all organized music bands and marching bands in Upper and Lower Bavaria. It currently unites over 690 bands with more than 24,700 active musicians and over 50,000 brass band enthusiasts . This makes the MON one of the most influential regional brass band associations in Bavaria. As a partner for room acoustics , we support all MON rehearsal rooms that desire or require acoustic optimization. Regardless of whether there is a conscious need, our goal is to enhance the sound of daily rehearsals and promote optimal sound. We are grateful for the MON's trust and look forward to working together to establish sustainable sound solutions that truly advance musicians in their daily work.

We are delighted to be an official advertising partner of Golf Club Erlangen. What unites us? A passion for quality, a high standard for atmosphere, and the goal of creating exceptional experiences – both on the course and in the club's facilities. As a partner, we will gradually be showcasing selected exhibits at the club, allowing members and guests to experience our acoustic solutions firsthand. From stylish acoustic panels and elegant moss walls to functional absorbers, our products combine design and performance, enhancing spaces both acoustically and visually. For us, Golf Club Erlangen is not just a partner, but also a place where encounters, tranquility, and inspiration converge – values ​​that perfectly reflect Frankustika's philosophy.

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PS Custom Drums stands for custom-made, handcrafted percussion instruments: snare drums and parade snare drums, complete drum kits, and percussion such as woodblocks, claves, and whips. They are crafted using precise stave construction with 45° bearing edges and snare beds; handcrafted tension rods and multi-layered wooden hoops ensure stability, responsiveness, and durability. A particular highlight is the Philharmonic Snare "Bella Bardolino," developed in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Christian Wissel (Nuremberg State Theatre). Together with PS Custom Drums, we combine premium instruments with precise room acoustics – so that instrument and room become one: fewer unwanted reflections, clearer articulation, and better projection in the rehearsal room and on stage. Among their users is Lucy Landymore , drum kit soloist with World of Hans Zimmer (formerly Hans Zimmer Live), who plays a PS Custom kit.

We are delighted to have Evgenia Stelmakh, an inspiring musician and personality, on our side as our brand ambassador. Her expressiveness as a violinist, her profound musicality, and her fine perception of sound make her the ideal ambassador for what drives Frankustika: filling spaces with sonic quality – tangible, aesthetic, and vibrant. Evgenia Stelmakh grew up in Minsk, Belarus, in a musical family and began playing the violin at the age of five. As a child with perfect hearing, she played many melodies intuitively – both on the violin and the piano. She was accepted at the Lyceum of Arts at an early age and later studied at the Minsk State Conservatory, majoring in violin and minoring in piano. This was followed by engagements at opera and ballet theaters and numerous concert tours with international orchestras. Evgenia has lived in Erlangen with her family since 2007. In addition to her concert activities, she teaches violin, viola, and piano and accompanies people of all ages on their musical journey. Evgenia knows from her own experience how strongly the acoustics of a room influence a musician's life. Over many years, she observed how much unbalanced room acoustics can impede daily practice – even leading to physical symptoms such as headaches and inner restlessness. Only through the targeted acoustic optimization of her music-making spaces did a new, freer playing experience emerge – clear sound, noticeable relief, and new creative depth. Today, she shares this experience with conviction – and thus naturally connects with Frankustika's vision: to create spaces where sound inspires rather than disturbs.

RED Audio is a professional recording studio with strong regional ties. Based in Herzogenaurach since 2009, they offer recording, mixing, mastering, live sound, front-of-house (FOH), and monitoring solutions – supported by a dedicated, young team and state-of-the-art technical equipment. Their strength lies in the combination of a creative approach and technical precision – whether in the studio or at live events with national acts. RED Audio is also part of "Musicbase," the rehearsal center of the Herzogenaurach Music Initiative, and makes its professional facilities available to external bands and guests. We develop and supply custom acoustic elements for RED Audio, precisely tailored to the requirements of their rooms. Whether recording or monitoring – our solutions ensure balanced sound and an optimal working environment in the studio. The regional proximity and the shared desire to combine technical expertise and musical creativity make this cooperation so valuable. We look forward to continuing to support RED Audio with customized room acoustics – tailored, professional, and sustainable.

Klavier Kreisel is one of the most traditional piano manufacturers in Germany. Family-run for over 160 years, the company is now in its sixth generation and firmly anchored in the Nuremberg-Fürth metropolitan region. In the spacious rooms of the historic malt floors in Fürth, over 100 instruments are ready to be played - from high-quality grand pianos and acoustic pianos to modern digital pianos. The extensive range of brands includes renowned manufacturers such as Steinway & Sons , C. Bechstein , Bösendorfer , Schimmel, Grotrian-Steinweg , August Förster , Petrof , Sauter , Ibach and Feurich . In the area of ​​digital pianos, there are established brands such as Kawai , Roland and Casio . We are delighted to have Klavier Kreisel as a partner at our side - a company with a high level of technical expertise, a deep understanding of sound and strong roots in the region's music scene.