Bob Dylan has sparked a huge debate amongst fans as he revealed a new strict rule about the use of camera phones as his concerts.
The singer, 83, announced he will be returning to the UK later this year to continue to tour his album, Rough and Rowdy Ways.
Bob will be taking to the stage in London, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Wolverhampton and other cities where fans will be banned from using their phones.
When arriving at the venue, concertgoers will be required to put their phones in a secure pouch before Dylan’s performance.
The pouch closes automatically and fans won’t be able to retrieve their devices until Dylan has finished performing and they make their way out of the venue.
Fans were quick to take to X – formerly known as Twitter – to complain about the phone ban.
‘Bob Dylan wants phone free concerts. Where your phone is locked in a provided bag until the concert ends. What mad times we have arrived at’.
‘Can understand them wanting people to be more present in the moment, but at the same time it would be weird not being able to take any photos or videos! At least they don’t take the phones off you, just lock their usage…’
Meanwhile other fans applauded Bob for banning camera devices as they are excited to ‘live in the moment’.
‘Fair play to Bob Dylan banning mobile homes at his gigs, people need to learn how to live in the moment & just enjoy the show.’
‘The way it should be. Brain dead morons who spend whole concerts with their phone out recording don’t just waste it for themselves but those behind them trying to watch.’
‘Fantastic about time gigs were like this, actually listen and engage with the artist you’ve paid so much money to watch….not through your phone screen. Well done Bob’.
‘Done this at his shows the last couple of times his toured England. Surely people can be without their phones for 1.5 hours also if you are desperate to check it you can just go back outside.’
‘Phones, shouldn’t be in his gigs anyway, as it’d spoil the atmosphere.’
Dylan will finish the US leg of his The Rough and Rowdy Ways tour in September before jetting across the pond to kick off the European leg in Prague, Czech Republic on October 4.
Dylan will later kick-off his UK leg of the tour in Bournemouth on November 1 before heading up to Liverpool on November 3.
He will perform two nights in Edinburgh at the Usher Hall on November 5 and 6 before heading to Nottingham.
Dylan will then take to the stage in Wolverhampton on November 9 and 10 before completing his tour at the Royal Albert Hall in London on November 12, 13, and 14.
Bob Dylan has always been known for setting trends and pushing boundaries, and his latest decision to ban camera phones at his concerts is no exception. Fans may be divided on the issue, but one thing is for sure – Dylan is adamant about creating an environment where concertgoers can truly be present in the moment.
While some fans have taken to social media to express their frustrations about the phone ban, others have praised Dylan for encouraging a more engaged and immersive concert experience. In a world where phones often serve as a barrier between us and the real world, Dylan’s decision is a refreshing change.
By requiring fans to lock up their phones in secure pouches during his performances, Dylan is challenging concertgoers to disconnect from their devices and connect with the music and the artist on a deeper level. It may be a big adjustment for some, but many fans are embracing the opportunity to live in the moment and fully appreciate the magic of a live music experience.
As Dylan continues his tour across the UK and Europe, fans can expect a phone-free zone where they can truly escape the distractions of the digital world and immerse themselves in the power of live music. It’s a bold move, but one that is sure to leave a lasting impact on all who attend his concerts.
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Source: New York Post
