Why can’t people at live shows behave any more? With phones everywhere and some fans even wearing diapers, it’s no wonder artists are starting to impose rules.
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Why can’t people at live shows behave any more? With phones everywhere and some fans even wearing diapers, it’s no wonder artists are starting to impose rules.
A sea of phones may be all some concert-goers get to see. Getty
Amosh-pit scented with soiled nappies. An iPad blocking your view. Somebody streaming Netflix over the sound of your favourite song. No, this isn’t a nightmare – welcome to concertgoing in 2026.
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