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Sabrina Carpenter has revealed that she’s open to banning phones at her future concerts, despite expecting it may upset her fans. In a recent interview, she said the idea came to her after attending a Silk Sonic show in Las Vegas, where audience members had their phones locked away for the duration of the performance. She described the experience as transformative, likening it to stepping back in time.
Carpenter recalled feeling more present during the phone-free show, with the audience collectively singing, dancing, and engaging with one another in a way she hadn’t seen in years. Though she acknowledged growing up in an era where filming concerts is standard, she suggested that stepping away from that norm might be a better long-term decision for her live shows. Jokingly, she added that she’d prefer fans not to zoom in on her face when she’s older and still performing.
The artist noted that while she understands fans wanting to record memories, she’s seriously considering the idea of a phone-free policy — especially if she plans to tour well into the future. Her comments reflect a wider trend in the industry, as more artists adopt similar rules to enhance the concert experience. Some venues now use lockable phone pouches, which keep devices on the person but inaccessible until the end of the event.
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Musicians such as Jack White have long championed this approach, with White calling it a “100% human experience” back in 2018. Ghost also adopted a phone ban during their recent world tour, citing a need for stronger audience engagement. Frontman Tobias Forge remarked that removing phones from view made it feel like travelling back in time — not decades, but just to an era before excessive filming became the norm.
Bob Dylan similarly enforced a phone-free policy during his UK tour last year.
Meanwhile, Carpenter recently announced her upcoming album ‘Man’s Best Friend’, due out on 29th August. The record’s lead single, ‘Manchild’, features a video in which she ditches disappointing men while hitchhiking across the US.
However, the album’s cover art has sparked controversy. The image, which shows Carpenter kneeling as someone tugs on her hair, was criticised by a women’s charity for evoking outdated and controlling imagery. The organisation argued it reduced women to objects and promoted a sense of violence.
Carpenter Responds to Artwork Backlash
Carpenter responded to the criticism by saying she felt free and unbothered while creating the project, adding that she’s simply excited about the release.
Separately, Miley Cyrus has expressed concern for Carpenter’s wellbeing, noting the intensity of her touring schedule.
