Will.I.Am Has Tinnitus
Earplugs & Music
Survey
Resources Added
Ernest Ellis & Hearing Damage
IDA Campaign
Will.I.Am Has Tinnitus
The 35-year-old behind supergroup The Black Eyed Peas, has revealed he suffers from tinnitus - a constant ringing in his ears. He feels that this condition has left him with no other option but to make music because he can only ignore the irritating sound when he is surrounded by noise. Read the full article from The Sun here.
Earplugs & Music
National Acoustic Laboratory Researcher, Dr Elizabeth Beach talks to ABC host Robbie Buck about earplugs and music. Her latest report looks at people's experience in using earplugs when listening to music and explains how they can save your hearing and also make music sound better in some cases. We will post that report soon, but in the mean time have a listen to her interview!! Just click here.
Survey
Do you go to noisy venues?? Take this quick survey and help researchers better understand some solutions. We just did it...it only takes about 5 minutes....go on, do it!! Just click here and we'll take you to it.
Resources Added
A Resource Page has been added under Take Action. Here you will find our latest flyer (designed by George Lam) which you can print and hand out, as well as some letter templates to send to any venues where you think the music was way too loud.
Ernest Ellis & Hearing Damage
Ernest Ellis has been forced to cancel his upcoming shows due to "a medical condition in his hearing which - if exposed to loud noise for an extended period of time - could result in further complications and permanent damage". To read the full story, including official media release click here.
IDA Campaign
The Ida Institute is an independent, non-for-profit educational institute located north of Copenhagen, Denmark. It aims to foster better understanding of the human dynamics associated with hearing loss. They have recently launched a campaign encouraging teenagers to turn the music down. To watch their campaign video and to read more click here.
