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About Sun Sound

Sun Sound is a catchy five-second jingle designed to be played at regular intervals on loud speakers at beaches, pools and sports grounds. It’s a friendly reminder to protect your skin from the sun.

Sun Sound was produced by renowned Australian musician Ben Lee and Sony Music.  Sun Sound’s launch in New South Wales in summer 2009 attracted widespread national and international media coverage.  Sun Sound has been internationally recognised for creative innovation at award ceremonies in New York, France, London and Australia.

Sun Sound was successfully trialled at beaches and pools, and shown to be effective in prompting young people to protect their skin.

Surveys with 1035 youth in summer 2011 highlighted the positive impact:

  • 85% understood the key Sun Sound message
  • 76% supported the idea of playing Sun Sound
  • 61%  took positive action to protect their skin when hearing Sun Sound
Due to strong community support, Sun Sound is now expanding to select areas across Australia. Contact your local Cancer Council office to find out if the Sun Sound is playing near you this summer!
 
Why Sun Sound?
Two in three Australians will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and sun exposure during youth is a major contributor.

Most young people are aware they should protect their skin from the sun, however research shows they often forget. Sun Sound is a friendly sun smart reminder when it’s most needed.