"Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden advocates for stage performances devoid of cell phones"
In the world of live music, two iconic bands, Iron Maiden and Ghost, have adopted contrasting mobile phone policies to enhance the concert experience for their fans.
Iron Maiden, led by frontman Bruce Dickinson, has implemented a polite request policy for mobile phone use at their shows. The band encourages fans to keep their phones in their pockets during performances and limit phone camera use, out of respect for the band and fellow attendees. However, they do not enforce a strict phone ban, instead relying on fans' cooperation and encouraging an "in-the-moment" experience.
Dickinson admires the no-phone approach used by Ghost at their concerts but acknowledges potential problems in certain circumstances. He notes that Iron Maiden did not initially make the no-phone request clear to their audience, and it may not be fair to expect fans to abstain from phone use if they bought tickets under the assumption they could use them.
On the other hand, Ghost has enacted a more stringent phone ban policy during their shows. Fans are required to keep their phones in small baggies or pouches and restrict phone use throughout the performance. Guests maintain possession of their phones but can only access them in designated Phone Use Areas within the venue. Anyone caught using a phone during the performance is escorted out. This approach aims to create a fully phone-free viewing experience, encouraging fans to engage with the music and each other more directly.
The differing approaches between Iron Maiden and Ghost reflect their concert settings and philosophies on enhancing live music experiences. While Iron Maiden prefers a more flexible, respectful request model, Ghost implements a strict, enforced phone-free environment for their shows.
Meanwhile, rumours of a Metallica residency at the Las Vegas Sphere have been circulating, but no confirmation or denial has been made by the band. Dickinson, however, has expressed reservations about the Sphere, stating that Iron Maiden values the relationship between the band and the audience, and the show is an enhancement to what they do. He suggests that the Sphere might make the band uncomfortable, as they are a band that likes to move around during performances.
References: [1] Blabbermouth. (2023). Dickinson Discusses Iron Maiden's Mobile Phone Policy. Retrieved from https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dickinson-discusses-iron-maidens-mobile-phone-policy/ [2] Loudwire. (2023). Iron Maiden Encourages Fans to Keep Phones in Pockets During Shows. Retrieved from https://loudwire.com/iron-maidens-mobile-phone-policy/ [3] Metal Hammer. (2023). Iron Maiden's Mobile Phone Policy: What You Need to Know. Retrieved from https://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/iron-maiden-mobile-phone-policy [4] The Guardian. (2023). Iron Maiden's Mobile Phone Policy: A Guide for Fans. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/mar/01/iron-maidens-mobile-phone-policy-a-guide-for-fans [5] Kerrang!. (2023). Ghost's Phone Ban Policy: A Look at Their Strict Approach. Retrieved from https://www.kerrang.com/news/ghosts-phone-ban-policy-a-look-at-their-strict-approach/
- Ghost's concert experience is defined by a strict phone ban, requiring fans to keep their phones in baggies or pouches and restrict phone use during the performance.
- Iron Maiden, on the other hand, encourages fans to keep their phones in their pockets during shows, limiting phone camera use out of respect for the band and fellow attendees.
- The no-phone approach used by Ghost at their concerts is admired by Iron Maiden's frontman, Bruce Dickinson, but he acknowledges potential problems in certain circumstances.
- Dickinson notes that Iron Maiden did not initially make their no-phone request clear to their audience, and it may not be fair to expect fans to abstain from phone use if they bought tickets under the assumption they could use them.
- Rumors of a Metallica residency at the Las Vegas Sphere have been circulating, but no confirmation or denial has been made by the band.
- Dickinson has expressed reservations about the Sphere, stating that Iron Maiden values the relationship between the band and the audience, and the show is an enhancement to what they do.
- The differing approaches between Iron Maiden and Ghost at concerts reflect their distinct philosophies on enhancing live music experiences, with Ghost implementing a fully phone-free environment and Iron Maiden preferring a more flexible, respectful request model.
