Don't Lose The Music is brought to you by RNID

Want to get involved with our campaign?

Lots of people get in touch with us because they want to support the campaign. If you want to get involved, here’s what you can do:

Add us at MySpace

Check out our profile at www.myspace.com/dontlosethemusic and join our growing list of adds from groups such as The Stooges, Rilo Kiley, Pixies, Goldfrapp and The Flaming Lips.

    The campaign logo

    Swap links with us

    We'll probably be really happy to swap web links with you. Drop us a line at dontlosethemusic@rnid.org.uk and tell us about your site. If we are happy to be featured on your site, we'll send you our banner and logo. 

      Talk about us online

      If you belong to an online community or forum, feel free to mention the campaign and post links to our site. Take a look at what real DJs said about their hearing on Don't Stay In. You could also add us to your email signature.

        our Tshirt

        Buy and wear our Tshirt

        Tell the world you practise safe decks. Our newly designed Tshirts are only £10 plus £2 postage and packing and best of all they help raise awareness about the campaign. We have ladies and mens Tshirts available in a range of sizes.  You can buy them from eBay.co.uk.

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          Distribute our promotional materials

          We've got flyers, stickers and posters that can be given out or put up at your gigs and club nights. Visit our download section to see the selection.

            a pair of earplugs

            Wear earplugs

            Many people don't realise there are earplugs that are designed for listening to music with. If you wear earplug at clubs and gigs, wear them with pride! Be an earplug advocate - tell people why you wear them and where you bought them.

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              Educate yourself and your friends

              Investigate how loud music can damage your hearing, think about where you will be at risk and decide what you will do to protect your hearing. Educate your friends by talking to them about what you know (for instance, a handy tip is that if you can't hear someone talking 2m away the music is potentially damaging). If you own earplugs, tell others what it's like to use them at a gig or club (often people don't know what'll be like so don't try them).

                a loud speaker

                Take control

                Be aware of loud noise, and take control of it when you can. For example, if you are a DJ or in a band you will have some input into the volume of the PA system. If you are organising an event, make sure everyone understands what sound levels are acceptable. Look for noise ratings on stereo equipment. And if you listen to an MP3 player, use the SMART volume feature to set the volume you want to listen at. 

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                  Challenge Yourself, Challenge Deafness

                  One of the most popular ways to raise money for RNID is by taking part in our challenge events. Activities range from 10,000 feet skydives to trekking along the Great Wall of China. So if you fancy running in a marathon or simply want to abseil down the side of a building to raise funds for RNID, get in touch. You'll find more details on the RNID website.

                    Talk to the media

                    Become a case study. If you have a problem with your hearing that you think is linked to damage from loud music, you could really help us. The media are always looking for 'real-life' examples of the issue, especially stories from their local area. So wherever you are in the UK you could help out. Email dontlosethemusic@rnid.org.uk to find out more about how this works.