Finding the right earplugs to take to a festival

Your favourite music festival is just around the corner. And many people will probably be packing earplugs to get some peace and quiet at night. But wearing earplugs is just as important for concert attendees. Photos: dpa

For music lovers, no summer is complete without a festival. Nothing beats feeling the sun on your skin, dancing to songs by your favourite bands and being completely caught up in the moment. Yet, the sound level at some festivals can literally be deafening.

“The music at concerts, festivals or clubs often reaches similar or higher sound levels than a chainsaw,” says Andre Siegl, an expert in occupational safety and health at German inspection agency TUV. At these places, the volume of your favourite music can easily reach 90 to 120 decibels.Potential damage to sensory cilia