Written by: Carolyn Connor

Hey babes!

I must tell you about this wild night I had in Miami. I went to a release party during Art Basel in a penthouse suite, with rooftop views, vibrant energy, live DJs, good food, open bar…and the coolest surprise: Unplugs headphones everywhere. I’ve been to my fair share of raves and release parties, but seeing Unplugs in action changed the way I’ll think about festival hearing protection forever.

The penthouse was buzzing: DJs spinning deep-house and tech-house, cocktails flowing, people laughing and dancing under Miami skyline lights. As The Festival Babes community often celebrates, the night had that mix of luxury, art, music, and connection. It was the perfect backdrop for a brand launch.

What made it even better, instead of everyone fumbling with bulky earplugs or risking hearing damage at high volume, the hosts handed out Unplugs. You could see them on wrists and tucked in purses, but once you clicked them in, instantly you had protection mode; click again, and you could chat with your friends like nothing’s blocking your ears.

Unplugs: A Game-Changer for Music Lovers

I’ve personally experienced the downside of festival life. This summer at Electric Forest I went WAY too hard on the volume with zero protection and blew out both my eardrums. The months of recovery after this event made me hyper aware of all the sounds the world brings. So when I saw Unplugs at the party…total relief.

Here’s what makes them phenomenal, especially if you love loud events:

• Unplugs let you switch between 20 dB sound protection and full, clear conversation with one simple click. No need to yank them out mid-song just to talk.
• There are no batteries, no apps, nothing to charge or sync, it’s all mechanical. That simplicity makes them incredibly festival/party-proof.
• Because sound is attenuated but still clear in protection mode, you don’t feel like you’re hearing through a pillow. Music still hits hard, just without the crunchy volume that kills your ears.

At the party, I clicked them in before a DJ dropped a heavy bass track. The sound was still deep; I felt it, but I wasn’t ringing for hours afterward. Later I clicked them out to chat with friends as if nothing was blocking my ears. It felt kind of magical.

✨ Why This Could Be a Festival-Life Revolution

As part of The Festival Babes community, we often talk about fashion, vibe, sets, but rarely about hearing health. Unplugs changes that conversation. It’s not about compromising the experience; it’s about protecting your ears without sacrificing connection or energy.

Imagine a whole rave where everyone uses them. The music still slaps, but no one leaves with tinnitus or ringing for days (or blown out eardrums). For someone like me who’s nearly messed up their hearing before, that’s life-changing.

I’m seriously thinking these should be part of every festival survival kit.

Yay for unplugs!!