Edinburgh Festival Goes Phone-Free

Nicola Benedetti is turning the Edinburgh International Festival into a phone-free zone this year, honoring requests from artists and audiences alike to reclaim the magic of live performance. Inspired by similar moves from stars like Phoebe Bridgers and Bob Dylan, the policy aims to eliminate distractions during shows—especially in the Queen’s Hall chamber series—so everyone can fully immerse in the music and energy. Phones are still allowed before, after, and during intermissions, and exceptions include outdoor events and dementia-friendly concerts. Benedetti’s goal? To foster a deeper, more electric connection between performers and audience, where the lights dim and the art takes center stage—uninterrupted. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/273da9c57ac32d50