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Musician Ear Plugs: Katy Perry on tour

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Katy Perry has recently announced her tour dates, and it is already causing a raucous in my sister’s household. My niece and nephew, (as I have previously said) love going to concerts and Katy Perry is one of their favourite artists.

Katy Perry shot to fame with her hit single “I kissed a girl” and since then has become a worldwide musical phenomenon selling singles and albums that have been awarded a multi-platinum status.

Music concerts are great fun to attend with friends and family; there is a great atmosphere, brilliant music and an amazing night out. However, it can be damaging to your hearing.

Amplified rock concerts can reach approximately 110-130 db, which can damage your hearing after 3.75-30 minutes of exposure per day.

With a pair of musician ear plugs you will be able to block harmful noises, whilst letting the sounds you want to hear in. Musician ear plugs are the ideal solution for music lovers, you can drown the sound of chattering fans behind you and the screams of fanatics whilst enjoying the sound of the music and hearing conversations between your friends.

Jedward on tour

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There is an event coming up across the country that is sure to see sales for ear plugs rise. Jedward are coming to town and are throwing a series of live performances across the UK that people are sure never to forget.  If you live close to any of the stages where they will be performing or will be taking your children to see them it might be time to get some musician ear plugs.

Jedward shot to fame through the UK series of X Factor and mentored by Louis Walsh. X Factor is known as a talent competition where we have seen the likes of Leona Lewis, however the talent that came through last year and what we are seeing this year seems to be less than talented and here they are making money from … nothing.

The dynamic twosome will be ‘singing’   through Edinburgh and Glasgow to Southampton, London and Birmingham on their UK tour throughout the month from the 7th to 30th.

However, if you are a fan of the twins, getting a pair of ear plugs for music lovers is still a good idea. An amplified rock concert can reach up to 120dB, which after a small amount of time can become dangerous for your hearing, causing tinnitus and permanent hearing loss.

Hyperacusis in the news

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I was reading a newspaper article recently and there was a very interesting topic on hearing problem, hyperacusis. Singer-song writer Chris Singleton suffered from this condition, which put a strain on his career and relationship with his girlfriend. His ears became extremely sensitive to everyday sounds, such as the sound of espresso machines and mobile ringtones.

Chris told the Independent; “It started with the sensation of a ‘fullness’ in my ears, a bit like the experience you might have after swimming,” he says. “Then, within weeks, the most commonplace noises were becoming excruciating.”

“I suffered from it for the best part of a year and it affected every aspect of my life. I had moved to London to be with my girlfriend, Emma, and it put a real strain on our relationship. I was angry and irritable all the time and she would have to tip-toe around me. During arguments, we would have to whisper rather than shout.”

To make sure he could hear without having constant pains in his ears, Chris wore attenuating earplugs to lower the level of sound emitted whilst still being able to hear conversations.

In the studio, when he was mixing his first album at Abbey Road, Chris found himself in an embarrassing situation, having to tell the engineer to turn the volume down. “He looked at me like I had lost my mind”.

After a while and countless appointments with the doctor, Chris Singleton was diagnosed with the rare medical condition of hyperacusis, in which he had to refrain from wearing the earplugs and attend regular appointments at a hearing therapist.

“It’s made me appreciate my hearing, that’s for sure. I’m careful not to wear headphones that much and when I’m playing or at a gig I wear special musician’s earplugs.”

Clubbing experience with ear plugs

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Clubs always boast a great atmosphere to be a part of where you can enjoy and share the music you love with other people. However, if you tend to go out painting the town red regularly it can seriously damage your hearing as clubs can reach approximately 120dB. Not only is this a matter for people attending the nightclubs, but it is also concerning for those working the nights such as the bouncers, bar staff and DJs.

The solution to the problem is to wear ear plugs, but if you are concerned about the aesthetics of wearing them there are ear plugs that are very small and discreet. By wearing ear plugs, it will help you with your hearing in years to come and what’s more will allow you to enjoy your music for longer without any ringing sensation.

There are many disadvantages of going clubbing; sore throats from trying to communicate over the music, suffering from ringing ears and if the volume is too loud can change the enjoyment of the music. With musician ear plugs not only will you be able to hear conversations and prevent ringing ears you will also be able to enjoy the music as it will intensify and clarify it.

Another ear plug form that could be advantageous is noise reduction ear plugs as they reduce the background noise to a safer level and giving you the benefit of hearing conversations over the music. There are many forms of ear plugs out there for you to choose from and are all suitable for wearing when out hitting the nightclubs; re-usable, mouldable, custom fit and pre-moulded.

DJ’s love ear plugs

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DJ earplugs are attenuating, meaning that they do not block out all the sound completely, it is just heard at a lower and safer level. Attenuating earplugs fulfil extremely important factors when DJs are on the decks regularly such as, protecting your ears from high levels of noise and improving the sound quality. Sound quality will improve due to your ears not going into protect mode. When you are exposing yourself to loud sounds your ears start to protect themselves, but they can only do this for a certain amount of time and that is why it is extremely important for DJs to wear ear plugs. If ear plugs are not worn and your ears protective mode has worn off permanent and irreversible damage can occur such as deafness and tinnitus. One way your body tells you that your hearing is n danger of being damaged is when your ears begin to ring.

To prevent your ears from ever ringing or experiencing damage wear protective earplugs designed for being worn around music. Musician earplugs are fantastic attenuating and protective plugs for your ears that will allow you to enjoy the music at a safer volume.

Hearing festivals in all their glory

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It is the festival season and what better way to celebrate music and enjoy great atmospheres, but the sounds emitted can have a serious effect on your hearing. It has been featured in the Music Festival Survival Guide that earplugs are one of the essential items for you to take with you in your backpack.

Here are some reasons why:

Screaming fans

Yes the band you are seeing are amazing musicians, yes they maybe heartthrobs, but is it necessary for all the screaming? If you are lucky to be close to the main stage as well, not only could you be damaging your hearing with the volume of the screams but also the noise coming from the speakers.  Musician earplugs could help you have an excellent time at the festival as it will decrease the level of sound, but still allowing you to have a conversation with your fellow festivalers.

Techno music at 5am

People sometimes like to party into the early hours of the morning and that can mean the campsite could get extremely loud. If you like to up at a reasonable time to see your favourite bands that are starting fairly early in the day, sleeping earplugs could be the solution. With the help of these earplugs they will allow you to drift into sleep and have a good night’s rest without having to put up with the disturbance outside.

Spectators thinking they can form a band themselves

After hearing their favourite bands playing, some spectators become inspired and believe that they too can become the greatest rock band in the world, whereas a matter of fact they are pretty rubbish. Simple noise reduction earplugs could help you block the sounds of dreary vocals pretending to be Rod Stewart whilst still allowing you to hear the professionals and hear the conversation your friends are trying to have.

Lend Me Your Ear (Just Not Literally!)

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I thought I’d switch things up a bit and share my views on a couple of recent articles in The Guardian. Apparently, Van Gogh may not have chopped off his own ear. There’s speculation that his former friend and French Artist Paul Gauguin may have sliced off Van Gogh’s ear with a fencing blade during an argument. Does his lack of self-mutilation tendencies somehow make Van Gogh less of an artist? (Well, an “ear-less” I suppose!). Continue reading →

The Healthy Guide to Summer Festivals – Advice from singer and songwriter Victoria Bee Bee

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Attending festivals this summer isn’t just about who the headline act is and what to wear. For festival and gig-going pro’s there are a few things they take into consideration to get the best out of the experience and to avoid any nasty side-effects of too much dancing or loud music. One of the UK’s most exciting new singer songwriters Victoria Bee Bee, who has supported the Stereophonics, Sister Sledge, Bill Wyman (from the Rolling Stones), and sung with Paul McCartney and at Glastonbury, offers her experience in to what health essentials people should pack this summer.

Top 5 Health Essentials from singer Victoria Bee Bee:

  1. Ear protection – earplugs save your ears from high sound levels without blocking the music. The best come with different filters for different levels of music from pub music, live gigs and for performing DJ’s. They are also essential if you need to sleep at a festival.
  2. Plasters – serious dancing leads to serious blisters so don’t let them stop you from dancing away.
  3. Disinfectant hand wipes – it’s good to feel clean when you’re dealing with some dirty bathroom facilities and then usually eating with your hands (the number one route to tummy bugs and you don’t want those at a festival!).
  4. Paracetamol – so gentle it can be used for most ailments, headaches, tummy aches, and other aches and pains. Read the packaging first and never exceed the stated dose.
  5. Sun cream – burnt faces aren’t funny and can seriously ruin your enjoyment. A sun cream with high SPF should be put on before the sun shines as you can get burnt on grey days as well.

Victoria Bee Bee, who’s new single Breathe has just been released, said: ‘The number one item on my list is ear protection. Earplugs are now so discreet and they are a totally accepted part of attending gigs. Most are played at well over 85 decibels, the level that does damage to hearing over time. If people’s ears ring after listening to music, then they’ve done serious damage. I don’t see the point in damaging your ears when you are young, because when you are older you won’t be able to hear the music you love.’

According to the World Health Organisation, exposure to excessive noise is the major avoidable cause of permanent hearing loss worldwide. For more information about protecting hearing when attending music festivals and gigs, visit www.earplugshop.com or join www.dontlosethemusic.com – a campaign to raise awareness about protecting hearing.

Victoria’s single Breathe, co-written by James Johnson, was released on 23rd June 2008 by the record label da Vinci Brothers, distributed by Active / Universal. Visit www.victoriabeebee.com for more information.