How to look after your hearing during festival season

By Robert MacKinnon, Clinical Scientist and Deputy Head of School, Anglia Ruskin University

It’s that time of year again. The wellies are being dusted off, the tents aired and bags packed in anticipation of the many music festivals that will be happening this summer.

While music festivals offer a fantastic opportunity to see your favourite artists and bands back-to-back, listening to so much loud music for many hours can put your hearing at risk of damage. Luckily, taking just a few simple precautions can help protect your hearing – allowing you to enjoy the festival scene now and for years to come.

We’ve only got one pair of ears to last us a lifetime – so we…

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