This Legendary Metal Band Is Testing out a ‘Phone-Free’ Concert Experience for a Very Specific Reason

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This Legendary Metal Band Is Testing out a ‘Phone-Free’ Concert Experience for a Very Specific Reason

Iron Maiden’s June 22 Paris concert will not allow phones on the GA standing floor area, as the band are filming for a tour movie.

By Stephen Andrew Galiher

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Legendary metal band Iron Maiden is testing out a “phone-free” experience at their Paris concert tonight, June 22. There is a very specific reason for the move, as the band is recording for a forthcoming tour film.

In a June 21 announcement on social media, Iron Maiden explained their plans. “Tomorrow’s show at La Défense Arena will use Yondr pouches to make the standing/General Admission floor entirely phone-free while we record the Run For Your Lives Tour film,” the message read. “This will enable us to create the optimal viewing experience for our fans on release, and a unique viewing experience for our standing fans in Paris.”

Iron Maiden is filming their Paris concert for an upcoming movie

The message added, “If you have a standing ticket, your device will be locked in the pouch on arrival and unlocked........

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