Concert season is in full swing, and if you’re still not in your earplugs era, perhaps this Singaporean doctor’s advice may change your mind.  

Dr Samuel, a general practitioner (GP) in Singapore, posted a TikTok explaining the harmful effects that loud events have on long-term hearing. Better known among TikTokers as GP Samuel, he stressed that “the best thing you can do for yourself” is to wear earplugs at concerts as most gigs, with noise levels of 104 to 112 decibels, far exceed the recommended limits of 75 to 80db.