 | Helen JamesI'm a Manchester based DJ. Alongside running a weekly house night I have also played at some of the most established clubs in the city. I buy tunes that make me tingle and I love nothing more than making people dance. I can't imagine what life would be like if I couldn't hear the groovy basslines or the infectious vocals of my favourite tracks. It scares me how easily your hearing can get damaged! It is for this reason that I support the Don't Lose the Music campaign. The message we are spreading is one of the most important there is. If you love music, you must protect your hearing - it's as simple as |
 | James WestonI listen to music almost all day, every day; it's one thing that I really depend on. I've been a DJ, behind-the-scenes bod and general party-person for many years and I'm often exposed to a prolonged amount of loud music. Amid all the fun, I rarely thought of the consequences of ringing ears days after. When I happened upon this campaign I was surprised but relieved to find out I wasn't alone, and about all the different forms of ear protection available. I consider myself lucky that I still have very good hearing and that I've learnt about the dangers before it's too late. It's a shame some of my peers have not. Whenever you see me out, usually in Oxford, I'll be wearing my plugs; a keen supporter of the campaign, I'm happy to share my experiences and knowledge with anyone. |
 | Paul HarveyI've been a part time sound tech for almost 15 years now. There's nothing like the buzz I get from producing a good mix that sounds crystal clear. But in the last 5 years I've noticed people complain about there being too much bass in my mixes, and I have developed a tendency of setting my overall level too high. I'm always grateful to have a young pair of ears around who can help me keep my bass levels at a more normal level, but it really cuts me up to see them ripping up their great hearing with amped-up MP3 players. I used to be able to hear a pin drop when I was 17. Now I'm 31 all the lighter ambient bits have gone. It's like living in a soundproof room. I can still hear, but I really miss all the interesting complexities, and my live mixes are starting to suffer. I'm so glad to see a site like DontLoseTheMusic sending out a relevant and clear message to save young ears. |
 | DJ DBI believe this campaign is extremely important as without our hearing how would we be able to enjoy ourselves when we are out in the clubs etc, or even when we are simply listening to the latest tunes on our iPods etc? And most importantly... when communicating with other people around us. Listen to DJ DB's mix for Saturn Return Records' most recent podcast |
 | AvacateSince our beginning we have always worn ear plugs at rehearsals and at gigs. It is important for us to be able to do the thing we love for as long as we choose and not just "until we ruin our hearing". |
 | DJ Tim MoncktonHaving DJ'd in clubs for the last 8 years, I have become more and more determined to protect my hearing. As such I know wear custom made ear plugs at any venue where loud music is played and since wearing these ear plugs have noticed that my ears no long ring in the morning and certainly don't hurt as much! Once your hearing has gone, it's gone and so it is so important that you make the most of it by protecting it as much as possible. The Don't Lose The Music Campaign is so important in educating youngsters about the damage that you can do to your hearing by listening to loud music and I am in full support of trying to educate people about this so they can continue to enjoy the fantastic music that is available to all. |