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New York Post
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Why Gen Z isn't fun anymore
The generations are always fighting about something. But, right now it feels like almost everyone is in agreement — Gen Z is boooooring. Advertisement In the eyes of millennials and Gen X-ers, Gen Z is the generation that single-handedly killed live music, drinking culture and socializing in general. And, while all of that might be true to a degree — speaking as a Gen Z-er myself — there's a reason for it that you might not be considering, and one which might hopefully have you feeling a little more sympathetic. 4 In the eyes of millennials and Gen X-ers, Gen Z is single-handedly ruining live music, drinking culture and socializing. Jacob Lund – One video can change everything Picture this: you're hanging out with your best friends at a nightclub. Advertisement Chances are, you've downed a fair few drinks at that point — there's no shame in that — and you're dancing in a way that's not necessarily trophy worthy. But who cares? You're having fun! And, prior to about a decade ago, that's all it would have been. A night of fun with your friends, with some questionable dancing that wouldn't live on beyond your memories. But, that's not the case anymore. Advertisement Today, if you or your friends didn't post it yourselves, chances are you could end up caught in the background of someone else's video. They post it on TikTok, it goes viral, and the rest is history. Congratulations, you're now that girl from TikTok with the embarrassing dance moves. Caught red handed While that may not sound too scary to you, and you might have the urge to encourage Gen Z to roll with it and be 'less dramatic', the reality is that for a lot of people, this is scary. 4 Fear of being captured on video is keeping people from dancing and having fun outside. Jose Calsina – Advertisement No one wants to go to work or school knowing that they've been made a fool of online without their consent. And, usually, there's nothing you can do about it once it's out there. I've felt that fear myself too many times, especially at concerts where it's become a trend to film yourself rather than the artist. I'm certain I'm not doing anything worthy of being bullied by millions of people online — though of course there's never a reasonable excuse. 4 Clubs and concert venues are prohibiting the use of phones or providing methods to prevent attendees from using their cameras. Solarisys – But, anything is enough for the internet to start picking you apart, whether it be a hair out of place or a dull face which has people accusing you of not enjoying yourself, whether you are or not. Let Gen Z live! As we grow increasingly connected to our phones, to the point where it feels strange to put them down, many clubs and concert venues have begun prohibiting the use of phones, or providing bags or stickers to prevent attendees from using their cameras. 4 Artists are using Yondr bags for devices at their shows to encourage audience engagement. silverkblack – Bruno Mars, The Lumineers and Alicia Keys have all recently used Yondr bags at their shows to encourage audience engagement. Advertisement And, I have to say, aside from not being able to film your favorite songs, it's not a bad idea. The internet is a powerful thing, and especially on TikTok, literally anyone can be an influencer or go viral based on one good video — even at the expense of someone else. So, can you really blame people for being a little nervous to be themselves? We all want things to go back to the way they were before phones sometimes, but when that's not possible, I think we need to cut Gen Z some slack.
News24
12-07-2025
- News24
Life beYondr cellphones: Eastern Cape schools create phone-free zones
St Andrew's College in the Eastern Cape is one of two schools that have asked pupils to lock their phones in Yondr pouches during school hours. Supplied/Source
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bob Dylan announces controversial new concert rule for UK tour all fans must follow
Bob Dylan has announced a controversial new concert rule for his UK tour that all fans must follow. The music legend, 84, is set to perform 13 gigs across UK and Ireland later this year amid the epic Rough and Rowdy Ways tour. And now, the Blowin' In The Wind hitmaker has imposed a phone ban inside during his shows, ensuring a tech-free experience. That doesn't come as a completely new rule to the singer who, just like his previous tours in 2022 and 2024, is in partnership with Yondr - which will prohibit the use of video cameras and mobile phones, making the occasion even more unique. Ahead of the gig start, staff will help ticketholders put their phones in a locked and secure pouch, which fans will keep with them throughout the evening. In the event of an emergency, attendees can unlock their phones at any time by going to a dedicated and signposted area, intended for phone use. More A-list artists have used this system, including the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Jack White and The Lumineers. The Knockin' On Heaven's Door favourite will visit Swansea, Coventry, Leeds, Glasgow, Belfast, Killarney and Dublin. Tickets the UK shows go on sale from Planet Rock Tickets at 10am on Friday 18th July. Last year, fans of the singer stormed social media to share their opinion on the strict rule, as they wrote: 'Bob Dylan wants phone free concerts. Where your phone is locked in a provided bag until the concert ends. What mad times we have arrived at'. 'Can understand them wanting people to be more present in the moment, but at the same time it would be weird not being able to take any photos or videos! At least they don't take the phones off you, just lock their usage…' Meanwhile other fans applauded Bob for banning camera devices, remarking the excited to 'live in the moment', penning on X (formerly Twitter): 'Fair play to Bob Dylan banning mobile homes at his gigs, people need to learn how to live in the moment & just enjoy the show.' Last year, fans of the singer stormed social media to share their opinion on the strict rule Meanwhile other fans applauded Bob for banning camera devices as they are excited to 'live in the moment' 'Fantastic about time gigs were like this, actually listen and engage with the artist you've paid so much money to watch….not through your phone screen. Well done Bob'. 'Done this at his shows the last couple of times his toured England. Surely people can be without their phones for 1.5 hours also if you are desperate to check it you can just go back outside.' 'Phones, shouldn't be in his gigs anyway, as it'd spoil the atmosphere.' Dylan will finish the US leg of his The Rough and Rowdy Ways tour in September before jetting across the pond to kick off the European leg in Prague, Czech Republic on October 4.
Glasgow Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Bob Dylan announces UK tour for 2025 with 8 show dates
The news of the tour follows a successful run of gigs last year that included three nights at the Royal Albert Hall. The 84-year-old will perform in a few UK cities including Glasgow, Swansea, Brighton and more. The shows fill form part of his Rough And Rowdy Ways world tour which has been running since November 2021. Why Bob Dylan's UK and Ireland shows will be phone-free The shows will be phone-free and fans will be asked to put their phones in a Yondr pouch which closes automatically when in the venue and unlocks in the venue's concourse. It comes amid a surge in interest in the singer's career, following the release of the biopic A Complete Unknown last year which starred Timothee Chalamet as Dylan and followed the story of his career beginnings and infamous decision to go electric in the mid-1960s. How to get tickets to Bob Dylan's UK tour Tickets for the tour will go on sale on Friday, July 18 at 10am. Top 10 British albums Full list of Bob Dylan's 2025 UK and Ireland tour dates November 7 – Brighton Centre, Brighton November 9 – Building Society Arena, Swansea November 10 – Building Society Arena, Swansea November 11 – Building Society Arena, Swansea November 13 – Building Society Arena, Coventry November 14 – First Direct Arena, Leeds November 16 – Armadillo, Glasgow November 17 – Armadillo, Glasgow November 19 – Waterfront, Belfast November 20 – Waterfront, Belfast November 23 – INEC, Killarney November 24 – INEC, Killarney November 25 – 3Arena, Dublin Dylan has won 10 Grammys and been nominated on 38 further occasions, making him one of the most acclaimed songwriters of all time. He's had six UK top 10 singles and nine UK number one albums. Recommended reading: His career began in 1962 with the single Mixed-Up Confusion which failed to chart in the UK and US but he shot to stardom with a string of successful singles a few years later in 1965, including The Times They Are A-Changin', Subterranean Homesick Blues and Like A Rolling Stone. He was the first songwriter to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016 with the Swedish academy crediting him with 'having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition'. Dylan's songs have been covered by the likes of The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Rolling Stones and Adele.
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Bob Dylan announces strict concert rule for all fans - and it's caused uproar
Music legend Bob Dylan has announced a strict phone-free policy for his upcoming UK and Ireland tour dates, requiring fans to lock their devices in Yondr pouches during shows Bob Dylan is set to return to the UK and Ireland later this year as part of his Rough and Rowdy Ways world tour - but fans hoping to capture the moment on their phones will be out of luck. The 84-year-old icon has confirmed a 13-show run, with performances scheduled in Dublin, Glasgow, Swansea, Brighton, Leeds, Coventry, and more. The tour follows a successful string of shows last year, including a three-night stint at the Royal Albert Hall. In line with his recent performances, Dylan will enforce a phone-free policy at every venue. Attendees must seal their devices inside Yondr pouches, which automatically lock upon entry and can only be opened in designated areas outside the main performance space. Dylan's team confirmed: 'We've been proud to keep these shows phone-free to preserve the intimacy and connection of the live experience.' He's not the only artist advocating for more present audiences. Nick Cave and Chrissie Hynde have both criticised the modern reliance on filming during gigs, calling for fans to engage directly with the music. Jack White and Alicia Keys have taken similar steps to restrict smartphone use at their concerts. The issue has become a wider cultural conversation, especially after Oasis' much-hyped return. Following their reunion announcement, fans flooded social media with old concert clips. According to UK site Compare and Recycle, an estimated 17.3 million minutes of Oasis' upcoming 33-gig tour will likely be recorded which is the equivalent of 33 continuous years of footage. Dylan's latest tour announcement arrives at a time of renewed interest in his storied career. A Complete Unknown, a biopic released last year starring Timothée Chalamet as Dylan, explores his early years and the seismic moment in the mid-1960s when he famously "went electric." In recent shows across Texas, Dylan has performed a mix of classics and deep cuts, including Don't Think Twice, It's Alright, I Can Tell, and Under the Red Sky. A towering figure in music history, Dylan has won 10 Grammy Awards, received 38 nominations, and landed nine UK number one albums. Though his 1962 debut single Mixed-Up Confusion didn't chart, he quickly found success with anthems like The Times They Are A-Changin', Subterranean Homesick Blues, and Like A Rolling Stone. In 2016, Dylan made history again as the first songwriter to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. The Swedish Academy praised him for 'creating new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.' Tickets for the UK and Ireland dates will go on sale Friday, July 18 at 10am.
