2 March 2007: The Sounds of Silence

The members of a Highland pipe band are to be issued with earplugs, after discovering that their music is louder than a jet engine.

The Wick Royal British Legion Band was recorded by sound experts during a practice session, and it was found that they reached a level of 122 decibels; noisier than a jet aircraft taking off.

The 40 band members have now been advised to wear ear protectors to prevent permanent damage to their hearing.

SaintFM wonders if the audience might benefit from doing the same.