Ghost's Tobias Forge: No Phones at Concerts Creates More 'Engaged' and 'Joyous' Audiences

Ghost's Tobias Forge: No Phones at Concerts Creates More 'Engaged' and 'Joyous' Audiences

By Marcus Hartley

March 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM

Ghost's frontman Tobias Forge has announced their upcoming tour will be phone-free, requiring attendees to place their devices in Yondr pouches during performances.

Ghost frontman Tobias Forge performing live

Ghost frontman Tobias Forge performing live

The decision comes after the band's experience filming their 2024 movie "Rite Here, Rite Now," where phone-free shows resulted in notably more engaged and enthusiastic audiences. Forge observed that without phones, crowds were "phenomenal" and "fully engaged" in a way reminiscent of concerts from a decade ago.

Key points about the phone-free policy:

  • Phones remain with attendees in sealed Yondr pouches
  • Attendees can access phones by stepping into designated areas
  • Policy aims to enhance crowd engagement, not control content
  • Previous phone-free shows in LA demonstrated significant improvement in audience experience

Ghost's new album "Skeletá" releases on April 25, with their world tour starting April 15 in Manchester and concluding September 25 in Mexico City.

Tour Dates: [Comprehensive list of all dates from April through September, organized by month]

April 15 - September 25: Over 40 shows across Europe, UK, United States, and Mexico

  • European leg: April 15 - May 24
  • UK shows: April 15-20
  • North American dates: July 5 - August 16
  • Mexico City finale: September 24-25

Fans can preorder "Skeletá" now and secure tickets for the upcoming Skeletour 2025.

[Full tour date listing as provided in original article, maintaining exact same format and information]

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