Sabrina Carpenter considers banning phones at concerts

[MACATL 1,398]

29 minutes ago, Decodekid said:

People are spending thousands of dollars on tickets and traveling abroad to see their favorite artists for you to whine about being recorded for an hour and half 

I’m all for being in the moment and not using my phone that much but come on, artists need a reality check

Fans need one too.  I think artists should put their foot down and band together on it.  

[robotvoiceinalice 1,546]

and what if something were to happen at said concert? i can see why she wants it but at the same time, no its too important to have on you

[bionic 49,173]

2 minutes ago, robotvoiceinalice said:

and what if something were to happen at said concert? i can see why she wants it but at the same time, no its too important to have on you

usually there are certain zones you can go to if you need/want to access your phone

if you're talking about some sort of unexpected major disaster/crisis/attack then using your phone will probably be the least of your problems.

[robotvoiceinalice 1,546]

2 minutes ago, bionic said:

usually there are certain zones you can go to if you need/want to access your phone

if you're talking about some sort of unexpected major disaster/crisis/attack then using your phone will probably be the least of your problems.

not the point. especially during times like that its needed more than ever. how are people meant to communicate that they are okay with their loved ones?

i appreciate the sentiment but safety comes first and having a phone on you is essential for that purpose. perhaps they should look at removing those who are seen to be recording rather than doing a blanket ban. i think its stupid im sorry

[faysalaaa 4,349]

1 hour ago, Ziggy said:

I hear she actually does a great show!

She does a decent job

[Roughhouse Dandy 11,128]

I support confiscating phones for all live productions 100%. People don't know how to act with them and the disconnect is real. Gathering for productions used to be a place to feel a part of something together and making friends and now for so many its about a cute insta pic and getting follows for going live. It's not cute.  

[doraemon 1,033]

I will support this if the artist released their concert for free on youtube

[RenegAde 19,014]

18 minutes ago, Roughhouse Dandy said:

I support confiscating phones for all live productions 100%. People don't know how to act with them and the disconnect is real. Gathering for productions used to be a place to feel a part of something together and making friends and now for so many its about a cute insta pic and getting follows for going live. It's not cute.  

Sometimes the disconnect starts with the artist and their sub par stage presence and showmanship, lacklustre vocals and/or lip syncing. 

[datlastfam 5,073]

Thats why Gaga always scream out put your fcking hands up bcs she wanted yall to throw away that fcking phone 

[Roughhouse Dandy 11,128]

1 minute ago, RenegAde said:

Sometimes the disconnect starts with the artist and their sub par stage presence and showmanship, lacklustre vocals and/or lip syncing. 

Sure! Being able to look into the audience and be met with faces instead of phone cameras will help stage presence. The other stuff is up to the performer. 

[RenegAde 19,014]

5 minutes ago, Roughhouse Dandy said:

Sure! Being able to look into the audience and be met with faces instead of phone cameras will help stage presence. The other stuff is up to the performer. 

These are exactly the kind of "performers" that need to work on their showmanship before getting on stage or banning phones though. Some of them are so worried about their mess up being caught on video.

Edited Friday at 02:31 AM by RenegAde

[RenegAde 19,014]

In my opinion being able to capture the moment and relive it in some form is also a valid form of enjoying the moment.

Not to mention most of the footage ends up online for millions of people who just couldn't be there to share in the moment. It can be an incredibly bonding experience for fans who live in  "world" tour relegated territories who otherwise would never get included.

[skaxboy 5,332]

If you’re gonna use your phone at a show, please turn down the brightness. 
 

It isn’t much of an issue if you’re sitting in the bowl seats. Floor seats or GA floor can be annoying af if someone has their phone up and you’re behind them. 
 

I usually hold my phone under my chin or my chest and hope it’s recording correctly. 

 

1 hour ago, faysalaaa said:

She does a decent job

Which of her tour(s) have you been to?

[Bronco 10,260]

2 hours ago, Borislshere said:

I’d be all for this if more artist released recordings of their shows. Audio, visual, whatever. Ticket prices are forever going up, I’d like to at least have a photo/video to remember the night. 

Honestly it was more consistent and common for shows to be released prior to the explosion of folks recording shows. 

[TheARTPOPball 376]

I recorded a lot of videos of the Chromatica ball, k-12 tour, Portals,Trilogy tour, Pink Friday 2 tour and i regularly go back and watch those videos. I dont think it diminished my concert experience in any way. I look at the Chromatica ball as one of the best nights of my life. Im sorry others wanna be control freaks and get annoyed by phone usage but i dipped into my bill money buying those tickets, so id like to have mementos of it. No different than taking photos of the aquarium, or at baseball games. Capturing memories is fine. I will never again be at the Chromatica Ball with my Ex Mother in law having the time of my life at the age of 22. 
 

I think artists lose touch with their audience because its their job to perform and they do it several times a week but for the regular consumer that can be a once in a lifetime event. 

Edited Friday at 03:25 AM by TheARTPOPball