Decibel levels in nightclubs can reach 110dB - that's the equivalent of a pneumatic drill 10 feet away.
Going to a club?
- Use chill out areas to give your ears a rest.
- Avoid dancing or standing beside loud speakers.
- Wear earplugs designed for clubs if you go clubbing regularly.
Going to a gig or festival?
- Stand away from the loud speakers.
- Take regular breaks from the music to give your ears a rest.
- If you want to watch the main act at the front of the stage, watch the support from further back.
- If you regularly go to gigs and/or festivals, wear specially designed earplugs.
Going to a silent disco?
- Take regular breaks from headphones to give your ears a rest
- Remember, headphones can reach 95dB and you can only listen safely at this volume for 15 minutes
- On the other hand, 85dB is safe for two and a half hours, so don’t turn the music up to maximum to drown out background noise
- Silent discos make it easier for you to control the music – so look after your hearing!
Don’t Lose the Music is working with SilentArena, the UK's premier silent disco providers, to make sure that silent discos are safer for everyone to enjoy.
Read about the experiences of other music fans here.
