Singer and Eagles member Don Henley has asked fans not to record, take photos or send texts during his concert at Dublin's 3Arena this Friday.
A statement from promoters Aiken has told concert goers that camera, video or audio recorders are strictly prohibited as is the use of mobile phones, cameras and recording devices. Fans are also asked to turn off their mobile phones and other electronic devices during the concert.
Henley has previous spoken out against audience members recording at gigs, saying on his official Facebook page that "constantly looking at the world through a viewfinder is not seeing, and listening to live music while recording on a smartphone, or texting every five seconds is not hearing."
Aiken Promotions issued the following information for ticket holders ahead of the gig: "Any type of cameras and video/audio recorders are strictly prohibited. The use of mobile phones, cameras and recording devices is strictly prohibited in the auditorium during the performance. No audio or video recording or photography allowed.
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"In order to maximise your enjoyment as well as the enjoyment of those around you, please turn off your mobile phones and other electronic devices during the concert. Please do not text during the concert. Please refrain from the use of any mobile device during the performance."
Henley is not the only artist to speak out about phone use at gigs. In recent years, Jack White, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the late Prince, Savages and Bjork have all asked fans not to use their phones during their performances.
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"Bluefacers" texting or posting pictures on social media have become a constant fixture at gigs, with some fans seeming to spend more time on their mobile devices than actually watching the action on stage.
Zooey Deschanel and M Ward of fey indie folksters She & Him have also put up signs at their gigs urging fans to stay mobile-free.
In 2010 American retro rockers Black Crowes banned cameras at their shows with lead singer Chris Robinson saying, “I personally think you should be too high to operate a machine at our concerts.”
