In an age of technology, the rise of no phones events is growing. Many musicians and comedians  have started no phone tours.

Earlier this month Grammy award winning artist Phoebe Bridgers started her no phones tour. The announcement started a lot of mixed opinions on what the show was going to be like and how it would impact the experience.

Maja Fira is a senior who saw Phoebe Bridgers on night two in Chicago at the United Center. 

“At first, I was a little bit unsure if I was going to like it or not because I love looking back at videos. But actually not having my phone helped me fully immerse myself in the music.” Fira said.

Many people feel as though phone free shows help make concerts and other shows more enjoyable and help people form connections and bond with others at the shows. 

Timothy Ochoa is an english teacher at East who was able to see the phone free Dave Chappelle comedy show at the United Center. 

“I ended up meeting quite a few people that I had stuff in common with. Even seeing some friends from the Chicago neighborhood that I knew, or former students or former colleagues.” Ochoa Said.

Many have called for more phone free shows and feel it is extremely beneficial to help people live in the moment.

Haylee Hegreberg is a junior who recently attended a concert where phones were accessible. 

“If I’m holding my phone, I won’t look at my phone. I’ll look at what’s actually happening in front of me.” Hegreberg said.

In an era of technology being anywhere and everywhere more and more people are hoping that we can go back to a time where technology was a figment of our imagination.

Written by senior Alexis Fisher. Edited by staff writers for Oswego East’s online news magazine The Howl.