Whether it’s attending sold-out arena concerts, experiencing a sensory spectacle at a big rave or having a little boogie on the d floor of your favourite club, the thrill of live music is undeniable. However amongst all the booming bass lines and lively disco beats there lies a quieter issue and that is the potentially major harm we are causing to our hearing. To learn more Monday Drive’s Curdie spoke with Professor David McAlpine, director of Macquarie University hearing.