Oct 19, 2006 3:33 PM

The EAR Foundation was the official hearing protection provider for this year's Austin City Limits Music Festival, held September 15 to 17, 2006, in Zilker Park in Austin. The three-day festival showcased 180 bands on eight different stages, and the EAR Foundation provided hearing protection from Howard Leight, one of the largest manufacturers of in-ear hearing protection in the United States.

"Hearing loss is an unfortunate consequence of working in a loud environment," said Suzanne Wyatt, executive director of the EAR Foundation. "It is especially hard on those who work behind the scenes in the music industry, who bring that magical music to all of us who enjoy going to concerts and seeing our favorite artists. I am so excited to partner with The Austin City Limits Festival because this collaboration demonstrates that they are thought-leaders in providing this level of caring service and protection to their staff, volunteers and production personnel. It sets a good example for not only those who work behind the scenes, but for the fans that see that protecting ones hearing is serious business. Howard Leight is sponsoring the earplugs, and I just want to thank them for being such generous sponsors in helping us to accomplish our mission to protect and preserve the precious gift of hearing to as many people as we can."

For more information, visit EAR Foundation at www.earfoundation.org and Howard Leight at www.hearingportal.com.

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