From Futurism · Victor Tangermann · · 1m
Phoebe Bridgers Bans Phones at Concerts
Phoebe Bridgers bans phones at concerts, creating hand-drawn light shows that inspire fans.
In brief
Phoebe Bridgers bans phones at concerts, creating hand-drawn light shows that inspire fans. Phoebe Bridgers banned phones at concerts to let audiences draw her light shows by hand, creating a more memorable experience. Originally reported by Futurism.
Phone Ban at Concerts
Phoebe Bridgers banned smartphones and smartwatches at her concerts to focus on the music.
Fans Draw Light Shows
Fans use pencils and pens to sketch Bridgers' stage and lighting effects by hand.
Fan Reaction
One fan wrote: 'Went by myself so figured I’d draw while I was there!'
“Went by myself so figured I’d draw while I was there!”
Lighting Effects Improve
Without phones, lighting effects popped more and fans waved lighters for sad songs.
“Having no phones made all the lighting effects pop way more and people got their lighters out to wave them back and forth for the sad songs like in the olden days!”
Yondr Pouches for Events
Artists use Yondr pouches to lock up phones in event halls, schools, and court rooms.
Classroom Benefits
Students improve reading and social skills when schools ban smartphones.
The headline
Phoebe Bridgers banned phones at concerts to let audiences draw her light shows by hand, creating a more memorable experience.
