Here are three good tips on how to protect your ears when the music is playing:
1. Use earplugs
The sound levels at festival stages are high. Some places, very high. That is why earplugs are a really good idea.
We recommend that you invest in some good earplugs, so you can protect your hearing without compromising on sound quality.
If the sound level at a concert is too loud and you don’t have earplugs, you can use your headphones if you have them with you. They also reduce the sound, although not as effectively as earplugs.
Alternatively, you can use over-ear hearing protection. This is also the best sound protection for children.
You may also want to bring a pair of foam earplugs to use when you sleep. There can be a lot of activity and partying at camping, but your sleep is also important.
2. Keep a distance from speakers, shouting friends, and other loud sound sources
The volume is highest at the sound source, so maintain a suitable distance. Shouts, screams, and whistles from others in the audience can be very loud, so be mindful when standing very close to others – and try to avoid exposing others to it as well.
3. Give your ears some rest
Your ears need to relax.
It’s not only the loudness that strains your ears, but also how long and how often you listen to loud sounds. Therefore, try to rest your ears between concerts. Seek out quiet places and let your ears rest and recover.
If you experience a ringing, buzzing, or similar sound in your ears after concerts, it’s a sign that your hearing has been overstrained. Often, the sounds will disappear after some time or a few days, and there is no need to be afraid of them. But if the sounds persist, it might be a good idea to consult your a doctor and get checked.
4. Turn down the volume when you can
At concerts, your hearing is exposed to high sound pressure for one to several hours, so consider whether you and your friends can turn down your sound system a little in the camp, and when you listen to music on your headphones.
Your ears need rest between the stress they get at concerts in order to recover. And even if you only turn down the volume a little, it means that your ears can tolerate listening to the music for a longer period of time.
The advice has been formulated in collaboration with the Danish Hearing Association.