Sabrina Carpenter considers banning phones during her concerts. The singer of “Espresso” shared her thoughts on audience members using phones at concerts during an interview with Rolling Stone. Carpenter expressed that she is not entirely comfortable with the constant presence of phones among the crowd. When asked directly whether she would consider implementing a phone-blocking system, she responded candidly, saying, “This is going to upset my fans, but I am definitely considering it.”
Carpenter recounted an experience that influenced her perspective. “I went to see Silk Sonic in Las Vegas, and they blocked our phones. It was honestly the best concert experience I’ve ever had. I really felt like I was back in the ’70s, even though I wasn’t born then. It felt beautiful to see everyone singing, dancing, and connecting with each other—it was truly magical,” she recalled.
Sabrina Carpenter, who is set to release her new album, Man’s Best Friend, on August 29, acknowledged that she can’t blame people for wanting to capture memories. However, she humorously expressed concern about her fans focusing too much on seeing her through their screens. “Depending on how long I want to keep touring, I hope my fans don’t get too caught up in just watching my face through their phones. At this moment, my skin is smooth and flawless. But please, don’t zoom in on me when I’m 80 years old and still up there!” she quipped.
Sabrina Carpenter is not the only artist considering prohibiting phones at concerts, as several other famous musicians have taken similar actions. Notably, Adele asked one of her fans to stop filming her during a concert in 2016, explaining that it wasn’t necessary because she was right there in front of them. She invited the fan to enjoy her presence, rather than through a camera lens.
Similarly, singer Jack White initiated a cell-phone-free tour in 2018, informing fans that their phones would be blocked during his performance. His approach aimed to encourage genuine connections among the audience without the distraction of devices.
The manager of Iron Maiden also addressed so-called “selfish” fans who insisted on using their mobile devices during the Run For Your Lives World Tour. Rod Smallwood urged the audience to mentally transport themselves back to the 1980s, which meant not filming excessively with their phones or tablets.
In a world increasingly dominated by technology, the dialogue surrounding the use of phones at live performances is more relevant than ever. As artists like Sabrina Carpenter set the stage for thoughtful consideration of this matter, fans may need to reevaluate how they engage with live music—ensuring that the experience remains authentic and enriching for everyone involved.
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