Protect your ears. You’ve got a lot more dancing to do.
Festivals, gigs and nights out are some of life’s biggest adventures and we want to keep enjoying them for years to come.
Hearing damage isn’t always something we think about while we’re standing in a crowd listening to our favourite artist. But repeated exposure to loud music can cause permanent hearing loss and tinnitus.
The good news? Looking after your hearing doesn’t mean enjoying the music any less.
A little louder than you might think
83%
of Gen Z adults surveyed by RNID had experienced ringing, buzzing or muffled hearing after listening to loud music or attending an event.
7%
said they had always worn earplugs at loud music events during the previous 12 months.
28%
said forgetting to bring their earplugs was one of the reasons they didn’t wear them.
Source: RNID, Don’t Lose the Music, August 2026.
Make them part of the outfit
We remember the things that feel like part of getting ready like our phone, our favourite jewellery, the right shoes and maybe even a bucket hat depending on the weather.
So why should hearing protection be any different?
Wobbly Sheep was created after one too many moments spent searching for a dropped earplug instead of enjoying the music. Our earrings keep your earplugs attached to something you’re already wearing making them easier to keep close, harder to lose and a little more fun to wear. Because who wants to lose another 30 quid on a replacement pair of earplugs?
Look after your ears while you listen
Wear hearing protection
Music earplugs are designed to reduce the volume reaching your ears while allowing you to continue enjoying the music.
Give your ears a break
Spend some time away from the loudest areas during longer events.
Think about where you’re standing
The closer you are to speakers, the greater the potential risk to your hearing.
Want to learn more?
We’re here to make hearing protection a little easier to remember, but we’re not hearing-health experts.
For trusted information about protecting your hearing, choosing earplugs and understanding the effects of loud sound, visit RNID.