Why is Sabrina Carpenter considering prohibiting the use of cell phones at her concerts?
The American singer indicated that the idea came about after attending a Silk Sonic show where the use of cell phones was not allowed.
Sabrina Carpenter surprised by stating that she is considering prohibiting the use of cell phones at her concerts. Not because she doesn't want her fans to record her shows, but because she wants them to enjoy the experience more.
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone magazine, the American singer indicated that the main reason behind this possible measure is her desire for people who attend her concerts to experience the show to the fullest, without technological distractions, and to be able to connect more authentically with both the music and the environment and the people around them.
Carpenter said that the idea came about after attending a Silk Sonic concert in Las Vegas, where a phone blocking policy was implemented. The singer said the experience was transformative.
"I've never had a better concert experience. I felt like I was back in the 70s, like I wasn't alive. I felt like I was there. Everyone was singing, dancing, looking at each other, and laughing. It was truly beautiful," she said.
Sabrina explained that she finds the constant presence of cell phones in the audience uncomfortable and that, although she understands fans' desire to capture memories, she believes the show experience is enriched if attendees put their devices aside.
“This is probably going to upset my fans,” she said in an interview with Rolling Stone.
The artist also joked about using cell phones at her shows in the future and her onstage image: “Depending on how long I want to tour and how old I am, take those phones away from me,” she said.
"You can't zoom in on my face. Right now, my skin is soft and smooth. It's fine. Don't zoom in on me when I'm 80 years up there," she added.
Sabrina Carpenter isn't the only artist who has considered or implemented restrictions on cell phone use at her concerts.
Figures such as Madonna, Bob Dylan, and Bruno Mars have already adopted similar measures, arguing that they promote a “100% human experience.”

