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The Wall of Phones: When the Whole Crowd Films Instead of Watching

Arms up, screens lit, stories firing: the most talked-about stage phenomenon of the summer isn't on stage, it's in the pit.

By La rédaction LëtzBuzz··1 min read

An artist steps on stage, strikes the first chord, and suddenly: a tide of phones rises. The concert turns into a forest of screens, everyone capturing the same moment to rewatch it... maybe never.

Filming Is Also Sharing

No need to play the grumpy elder: filming a chorus is a way to archive an emotion and share it with those who couldn't make it. The problem starts when you watch the entire show through a six-inch screen.

The Phone-Away Trend

Rising trend: artists asking for one phone-free song, and some festivals offering sealed pouches. The rule that works: film one song, live the rest. You leave with a clip to share and, above all, a real memory experienced at full speed rather than in camera mode.

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  • Décryptage du phénomène des smartphones brandis en concert et du débat filmer vs vivre l'instant
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