Bob Dylan Issues Ban at His Newly Announced U.K. Shows

Bob Dylan has made it a point to ban cellphones at his newly announced U.K. tour stops. Fans will be asked to store their phones in special locked pouches for the duration of the show, which will be unlocked at the end of the performances.

According to a report from Music News, the tech company Yondr will provide the secure, magnetic, locking pouches for fans to store their phones. The company makes a specially patented pouch and magnetic unlocking device that works similar to security tag removal in retail. Musicians and comedians like Donald Glover and Dave Chappell, as well as school principals, have noted how much the energy and environment improves when fans and students are asked to put their phones away.

The legendary Bob Dylan is just the next in a line of musicians who have used the system. Jack White, Arctic Monkeys, and Ghost have also tried out the mandatory phone ban. For iconic venues like the Royal Albert Hall, this system is a great idea to keep fans present and in the moment.

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Bob Dylan Bans Phones, Announces U.K. Leg of Tour

Bob Dylan recently announced the U.K. leg of his tour, which includes three shows at the Royal Albert Hall. This next excursion of his Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour begins in November, playing 10 shows throughout the month.

The tour starts off on November 1 at BIC Windsor Hall in Bournemouth. From there, Dylan will travel to Liverpool, Edinburgh, Nottingham, and Wolverhampton. He will play three shows in London as well. He has been on tour supporting his recent album since 2022, performing multiple legs on the world tour.

Before the U.K. leg of the tour, though, Bob Dylan will be in Europe in October. Starting on October 4, he will perform in Prague for three nights, then head to multiple cities in Germany including Berlin and Frankfurt. He will play two nights in Paris, before heading to the U.K. in November. The European leg concludes on October 29 in Luxembourg, while the U.K. leg concludes in London on November 14.

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