Music isn’t just something we play: it’s something we live.
It can change our lives, connect us with others, help us through difficult moments, or unlock talents we never knew we had. Across Europe, millions of musicians are creating unforgettable stories every day with their instruments, their gear, and their passion.
And now, we want to hear yours.
🎶 We’re Looking for the Most Unique Music Stories Out There
Do you have a story that makes people stop and say:
“Wow… that’s incredible.”
Maybe music helped you overcome something.
Maybe it brought your family together.
Maybe you’re doing something completely unexpected with sound.
We’re searching for stories that are:
- emotional
- inspiring
- surprising
- funny
- powerful
- completely out of the ordinary
Whether you’re a jazz prodigy, a bedroom producer, a lifelong hobby musician, or someone who rediscovered music after years away – your story matters.
🌟 Real Stories Already Inspire Us
We’ve already heard some unforgettable stories:
🎹 A talented multi-instrumentalist from Central Europe with perfect pitch, who transformed his entire family home into a music studio.
🥁 A customer who returned to playing drums after 20 years and found that the physical rhythm of playing helped slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease.
These stories are real, moving, and unforgettable.
And we know there are many more out there.
Maybe someone is recording icebergs in the Arctic.
Maybe you play music for animals at a sanctuary.
Maybe your band performs for children in hospitals.
Maybe you found a way to play despite physical limitations.
We want to find the hidden musical magic across Europe.
🎥 What Happens If You’re Selected?
A small number of participants will be selected to be featured in our official Customer Stories series.
That means:
🎥 We’ll visit you with a professional film crew
🎙️ We’ll record an audio + video interview
✨ Your story will become part of Thomann’s brand campaign creatives
Afterwards, your story will be featured across Thomann’s brand creatives*.
*The resulting footage will be used on Thomann’s channels, ads, and promotional content – always with respect and care for your story.
🎁 Prizes & Vouchers
To say thank you for taking part:
- 20 participants will win a €50 Thomann voucher (random draw among all valid submissions)
And if you are selected for filming:
- You’ll receive a €1,000 Thomann voucher, which you can collect in person at our headquarters in Treppendorf or receive in digital form.
After filming, we’ll invite the winners to Thomann for a special small event later in the year.
🗓️ Timeline
📌 February-March: Call for submissions
📌 March/April – Selection & coordination
📌 March–May – Filming + post-production
📌 June – Campaign launch
📩 How to Apply
To submit your story, send us:
- a short description of your unique music journey
- a photo of you
- ideally a short video introducing yourself (optional)
The video is not mandatory and will not affect eligibility. However, a short video is highly appreciated, as it helps us – and especially the film crew – get a first impression and a better sense of the person behind the story.
Submission window is over – thanks for sending us your amazing stories!
We can’t wait to meet the people behind the music.
Your story could be the next Thomann Customer Story.
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