Visitors to the stand will also be asked which song they would miss the most if they lost their hearing and will be then be automatically entered into a prize draw to win pair of Shure E4c Sound Isolating Earphones, worth around £200. 

Lisa McDonald, Campaigns Officer, RNID, says: “People might think that earplugs are the last thing they want to take to a music festival, but the music around the sound stages can reach in excess of 110dB –equivalent to the noise made by aircraft taking off!  By investing in a quality pair of reusable earplugs before you go, your ears will be protected throughout, and you’ll probably hear the music a lot clearer as earplugs filter out a lot of the distortion caused by big speaker systems.

Music fans can also follow a few simple steps to protect themselves against potential hearing damage.  RNID advises festivalgoers to:

· Stand away from loud speakers - If you plan to watch your favourite band from right in front of the PA wear some earplugs, and make a point of watching the next band from somewhere else
· Take regular breaks from the music to give your ears a rest