Edinburgh International Festival asks audiences to turn off phones during performances
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Theo Bosanquet
Summary
The Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) is implementing a new "Lights Down, Phones Off" policy for its 2025 summer season, asking audience members to turn off mobile devices during performances. The move comes in response to complaints from both audiences and artists about increasing disruptions caused by phone usage during shows. The festival is also offering staff assistance for those unsure how to disable their devices.
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Twitter / XEdinburgh International Festival asks audiences to turn off phones during performancesartsprofessional.co.ukKey quotes
· 2 pulledWe're acting on what audiences and artists have told us: phones are disruptive.
In 2025, phones interrupted every sing
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