Don't Lose the Music is a national campaign launched by the RNID, the charity representing the 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK.
agree that exposure to sounds over 85 dB over time can cause damage to hearing.
[1] Many concert venues and nightclubs play music at levels over 100 decibels.
A rule of thumb is that the louder the sound, the less time you should listen to it for.
Here are some commonly quoted comparisons of sound levels: In order to promote the campaign, RNID members attend music festivals and gigs, handing out earplugs and information.