THE British Tinnitus Association (BTA) is delighted to announce that renowned music producer Mark Ronson, has become an ambassador for its new tinnitus prevention campaign Plug’em.

Mark is supporting the Plug’em campaign because he has tinnitus, and is keen to raise awareness in others about the need to protect hearing and said: "I’ve had tinnitus for more than 10 years and it affects me 24/7.

“I wish I had been smart enough to Plug’em earlier.

“I make sure that I do it now though".

Tinnitus, which is commonly described as a ringing or buzzing in the ears, is experienced by at least one in 10 of the UK population - around six million people. At present there is no cure.

One cause of tinnitus is over-exposure to unsafe levels of sound and the new Plug’em campaign, aims to raise awareness of the need to wear earplugs at live music events such as gigs, clubs and festivals.

The Plug’em campaign has information about earplugs, safe/unsafe levels of sound and explains about maximum exposure times. For more details, go to www.plugem.co.uk .