Dutch 16-year-olds given free earplugs for shows
Local alderman Arthur Boone says the scheme has been "received very well", and that hearing protection should be standard for young people attending concerts
News By IQ | 2 May 2017
The municipality of Westervoort, in Gelderland (Guelders) province in the eastern Netherlands, is to provide free earplugs for those turning 16 in a bid to combat hearing damage from the “excessive volume” at concerts.
Local paper Westervoort Plaza reports that, as of 15 May, those approaching their 16th birthday will be sent a letter from the council advising them of the “need for protective measures, [such as] earplugs, when visiting concerts and festivals”. As a birthday present, young people will be provided with…
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