Do you hate unwanted piped background music? Do you loathe its incessant jingle? Do you detest the way you can’t escape it?
If, like tens of millions of others around the world you do…
What is pipedown?
Pipedown is the campaign to free ourselves of the scourge of unwanted piped background music, also known as piped music, canned music, elevator music, muzac and so on.
In today’s world, you can’t escape it, whether you’re in a pub, restaurant or hotel; travelling on a plane, train or bus; waiting on hold on the phone; or simply trying to enjoy a television programme without unnecessary audio overload.
Working at all levels of government and business, our members highlight the health implications of unceasing noise with the aim of encouraging pubs, shops, local authorities and more to reduce or stop using piped music.
We also promote those venues we believe deserve recognition for going muzac-free, leaving reviews so Pipedowners and members of the public can find peaceful places to enjoy a meal or a pint.
Did you know?
Unwanted and inescapable piped music has an adverse effect on human health, RAISING the blood pressure and DEPRESSING the immune system.
Incessant music causes problems for the millions of people with hearing problems – 16% of the population according to official figures.
People with autism, ME, presbycusis, tinnitus and numerous other conditions are also badly affected by non-stop music they cannot turn off.
More people hate piped background music than like it, according to all impartial opinion polls: 34% dislike it, only 30% like it, the rest are indifferent.
Despite all the hype about differing types of music affecting people’s shopping habits, there is no genuine evidence to show that such music increases sales by one penny. Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose, John Lewis and Primark all thrive without wasting money on canned music. Marks and Spencer decided to stop piped music in all its branches because of protests, often from Pipedowners.
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Join or Contact
Join the ranks of Pipedowners campaigning locally and nationally to free ourselves from this incessant din. Become a member or contact us to find out more.