Phoebe Bridgers Holds Largest Phone-Free Arena Show at Madison Square Garden, Debuts Eight Unreleased Songs
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Jem Aswad
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Summary
Phoebe Bridgers performed a special acoustic concert at Madison Square Garden where all 18,000 attendees were required to lock up their phones in Yondr pouches, making it the largest phone-free arena show ever. The concert featured eight unreleased songs and created a unique, fully present atmosphere. Bridgers joked about the no-phone policy and expressed appreciation for the internet-free experience.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIt's weird not having a phone, isn't it?
I love it. I appreciate you allowing this to be an internet-free zone.
And if any of you stuck an Apple Watch up your ass to record this, please don't post it on the internet — I'm trusting you.
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