Phoebe Bridgers has rekindled the 'phone-free gigs' debate again — I fully support a ban and this poll…
Indie folk darling Phoebe Bridgers has announced a 2026 tour, and told fans that "phones, cameras, or any devices with recording and filming capabilities are prohibited" — a ruling that has kicked up quite the discourse on social media.
When you turn up at one of these gigs, you'll have to put your devices into a Yondr pouch, which stays locked until the gig is over, or until you decide to leave (it looks as though medical exemptions are allowed, though this may vary by venue).
Depending on who you listen to, the move is classist, dangerous, awesome, or just quite funny, and there are a lot of opinions being shared out there (and some rather humorous responses to those opinions).
While there are some valid questions being asked about safety and emergency phone access, this is something I'm actually quite encouraged to see —...
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