Sabrina Carpenter Considers Phone Ban at Shows for Better Fan‍ Experience

⁢ ⁤ ‍Updated June 18, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter, the pop singer and songwriter, is weighing a phone ban at her concerts, despite acknowledging it might upset fans. The‍ idea came‍ after attending a Silk Sonic show where phones were prohibited, ⁣wich Carpenter said considerably enhanced her concert experience.

Carpenter ⁣told‍ Rolling ⁣Stone that the Silk Sonic ⁤concert felt like stepping back ‍into the‍ 1970s. She ⁣described⁢ the crowd as singing, ⁢dancing, and engaging with each other, creating a “beautiful” atmosphere. She contrasted this with her own experiences, noting that growing up in the age of iPhones at shows has made it feel ⁣normal, though she hopes to⁤ change that as she continues to ‍tour.

Phone bans ‍at⁣ concerts are gaining traction. Artists⁣ like Jack White have long advocated for phone-free shows, arguing they create a⁢ more⁢ “100% human experience.” Ghost also enforced a “phone-free”⁣ policy on‍ their ‍recent world tour, ⁤citing the difficulty of engaging audiences otherwise.

Ghost frontman Tobias Forge told Loudwire Nights that the⁢ first phone-free show‍ felt like “time travel,”⁣ taking the audience back to ⁣a‍ time when people weren’t constantly filming. He lamented that in ⁤modern ⁢concerts,a⁣ vast majority of attendees are holding phones,and expressed a desire for ‍a return to a more engaged audience.

Bob Dylan also‍ implemented a similar phone ban on his UK tour last year.

Carpenter recently announced her new album, ‘Man’s Best Friend,’ set for release ‍on aug.29. The album includes the single ‘Manchild.’

The album ⁤artwork for ‘Man’s Best ⁣friend’ has faced criticism, with some viewing it as perpetuating harmful tropes ⁢about women. Carpenter responded by saying ⁢she is unconcerned with the criticism.

Miley Cyrus recently expressed concern for Carpenter’s ‍demanding tour schedule.

What’s next

It ⁤remains to⁣ be seen⁤ whether Sabrina Carpenter ⁢will implement a ⁢phone ban at her upcoming shows, but her ‍consideration reflects a growing trend among artists seeking to create a more immersive and engaging concert experience for their fans. The debate around phones at concerts highlights the tension ⁢between capturing memories ⁣and being fully present in the moment.