{
  "id": 13353854,
  "title": "Phoneless concert a beautiful chance to bask in moment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/phoneless-concert-a-beautiful-chance-to-bask-in-moment",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T07:01:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/arts/2026/10/10/phoneless-concert-a-beautiful-chance-to-bask-in-moment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Outside the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, digital billboards flashed fans with a singular photo opportunity: \"I took this photo before I saw Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour 2026.\" This was the first annual event billed at a cost of $205.00 + GST for a year, with automatic renewals at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks. Fans were required to store their devices, including smartwatches and Meta glasses, in magnetically sealed Yondr pouches. The subscription cancellation was permitted at any time.\n\nThe concert, a part of Phoebe Bridgers' The Lost Weekend tour, followed the release of her third album and first since Punisher in 2020. The singer-songwriter, who rose to fame as a member of Boygenius, had a deeply personal and textured album about loss and grief. The arena show was phone-free, allowing attendees to immerse themselves in the music. Fans were encouraged to use lighters for soft, prettier lighting, and the absence of screens helped create a more intimate atmosphere. The performance included a powerful primal scream, a cathartic moment shared by the audience. The lack of distractions allowed concert-goers to fully experience and remember the event, without relying on recorded media. Even after the show, fans turned to notebook observations and sketchbook drawings, valuing the authentic experience over traditional documentation.",
  "summary": "Outside the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, digital billboards flashed fans their singular photo op for the night: “I took this photo before I saw Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour 2026.” […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}