Music venues should ban phones, amirite?

Agreed. I'll take a couple photos during a slow song, but as for videos? Nah, I used to as a teenager and realised I never watch them back because its poor ass quality. And nobody in your life wants to watch it either.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

It's an etiquette thing for me. If I'm at a 2 hour set and the person in front of me films something for a few mins, takes a couple of photos then keeps their phone down for most of the show - I certainly don't mind. The problem is that folks abuse this and are completely inconsiderate. Classic example of the actions of a few ruining it for everyone else.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Yup. I understand hating on the folks that won't ever put their phones down, but I like to take about 2-5 minutes of video and a few photos during a 1 hour show. Looking back at some of the videos a few years later is very nice.

by Least_Corner1343 1 week ago

Sometimes I have to hold my phone above my head to see the stage at all because I'm only 5'1 and people who are over 6 ft always stand in front of me. If I can see the stage though, then I'm only gonna hold my phone in front of my face for a few parts of the show

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I'm 5'2" so I feel your pain. I'm a crazy person and usually insist on getting there way way way too early so I can be in front and see everything 😊 If that's not possible, then just one and only one quick snap so I can at least know what I'm not seeing.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I'm against sitting watching the whole gig through someone elses viewfinder as anyone, and I would love to slap the phone out of the hand of anyone who thinks the world needs their potato recording of it. That said, everyone should get a few pictures to help jog their memory down the line.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I recently stood behind someone who recorded a video of the entire concert. It was insane. He was a head-length shorter than me too, so "holding it above his head" meant directly in front of my face. I eventually moved, and people began yelling at him, but he kept it up there.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I really hate people who do this. I'm sorry he ruined your experience.

by SlightEconomics6263 1 week ago

You need to go to better shows. Get some circle pits going, crowd surfing, general debauchery and what you described above is impossible.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I'm sure there's more bands that do it but TOOL has had a no phone policy for awhile.

by Playful_Weight_3257 1 week ago

How do they enforce that though?

by Anonymous 1 week ago

A phone stands out in a dark room. Ushers do the rest.

by Playful_Weight_3257 1 week ago

So did Roger Waters

by Lweber 1 week ago

Yeah. Most people have the common sense and courtesy not to use their phone the whole time. But the the few that do it ruin it for everyone.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Short people spend lots of time looking at the backs of people's heads. That's why I get the best seats I can and if they're not close enough, I don't go.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Yeah that's why I only go to standing room shows and show up about 2 hours before doors open so I can get as close to the barrier as I can. I still end up with tall people in front of me though

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Thank god the Slipknot concert I went to was a huge outdoor festival. Crowd surfing was a savior hahah

by Kautzermathilde 1 week ago

Oh I bet! I really want to go to a metal festival but sadly they don't happen in Pennsylvania and I can't afford to travel right now. I really want to see A7X, Halestorm, and I HAVE to see Ice Nine Kills again!!! When I was in college, my band covered Duality by Slipknot, which was pretty fun as well!

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Agreed. Big fan of kicking people out

by Anonymous 1 week ago

If someone gets hurt or is in danger you'd wish you had a phone. I generally don't like the whole "no phones" thing people are pushing in places though. I understand some places like stand up shows do it, but realistically there if you're having a heart attack the room should be quiet enough where someone could freak out and someone else would be able to call 911. At a loud concert you could be screaming for help and nobody outside of 10 feet from you would hear.

by Small_Ant4655 1 week ago

Lol, there's no way someone would do that.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

It's literally the rule and it's so dumb. That's why I didn't buy tickets. And that's why there's probably tickets left lol.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I don't doubt your claim. I was just in disbelief...

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I o ly think its a bit weird when people gotta have their arms fully extended in the air with their phones and record for several minutes.. I mean, thats a bit much isn't it?^

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Not if you can't see the stage because tall people are in front of you :(

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Why not just take the phone out of their hands and frisbee it off somewhere else?

by joannieschmitt 1 week ago

I went to a gig where they were doing this. Just walked right past the folk handing out the pouches and told them I didn't have a phone lol. Nothing they could do lol.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

That's a great ducking way to be screwed in an emergency, lose your phone etc

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Good for the people who find this important. As long as it is specified before buying a ticket, I don't see a problem with it. People who do not like this policy just should not buy a ticket.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I agree and anytime I've seen it deployed it was 100% mentioned on the website before buying, and even then you always have the option to walk back to your car and leave it there if you wish.

by PayAdministrative 1 week ago

100%, not sure why people are so obsessed about making an already massively overrated activity even more tedious just for "muh memories and vibes"

by tess84 1 week ago

You must be tall

by wiegandmarielle 1 week ago

I think as long as it's for 1-2 songs and like 2-4 pictures that's fine but any more than that yea it's too much

by Skilesmagnolia 1 week ago

Saw Tool back in November and it was awesome without all the phones out. Maynard tells you you can bring them out for the last song and it was horrible. So thankful it was just one song.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Infrared strobes/floods that white out any camera. Like how celebs use reflective material to blow out flash.

by Adamsgraham 1 week ago

What about the cameras being used by the crew to put the show on screens around the venue so that people with bad seats can actually see the performers? Or the cameras that capture footage for the performers so they can go back and review the performance to analyze where they can do better or what jokes didn't hit and need worked more?

by PayAdministrative 1 week ago

Pro cameras have infrared filters. Phones generally do not. Go grab a TV remote and point it at your phone or camera while pressing buttons. If you see the purple light or not that would tell you.

by Adamsgraham 1 week ago

I hate that too- I wish people could just enjoy the moment rather than stick their phones in the air to record video that they are never going to watch. And neither is any one else. I don't think the solution is banning phones though, I'd have a separate section in the venue for those who want to film a performance with their phones

by UpstairsCommission 1 week ago

i saw 5 seconds of summer in concert summer of 2023 and i still watch the videos me or my fiancé recorded.

by Wkris 1 week ago

Nope I'm allowed to video and take pics. Glad you have no authority to ban phones.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I think a lot of people feel the same way

by Anonymous 1 week ago

You must be 5'2?

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Nah grow up, you're projecting

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I don't think you understand what projection means.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Music shows and fireworks.

by Realistic-Roll9063 1 week ago

All social type places should ban phones. Young people have no idea. Imagine a bar with no phones? Everyone is drinking alcohol. Bartender is some charismatic dude making friendly conversation with everybody. Crowd is happy and jovial. The people sitting on either side of you aren't staring at their phones, they are lonely and horny too. Do you say hello?

by Smooth_Ad_255 1 week ago