Phone-Free Concerts, Sets & Shows
Concerts were better before the internet- and almost everyone agrees.
So let’s bring it back to ’81.
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Before The Internet™ designs and operates phone-free concerts for artists, managers, and promoters who care about the quality of the show, not the number of videos posted during it.
We're not about banning phones, or shaming people for using them, but we're all about
restoring how concerts used to feel; focused, loud, and collective.
The Phone Pouch
1.
Custom
Design
Can be:
- Fans get to take home physical memorabilia again.
- Sponsor Canvas
- RFID Enabled
(Recommended for Festivals)
For Touring
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Pop-Ups
& Festivals
2.
Lockable
Clear Side for:
- liability, safety, & Apple Pay.
We train staff to prevent bottlenecking
No cameras or anxious attendees
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How Does a Phone-Free Concert Work?
We handle it end-to-end.
- Phone-free infrastructure (custom phone pouches or controlled phone-free zones)
- Ingress and guest flow at entry
- On-site staff and logistics
- Clear, non-preachy guest communication
- Optional branding, sponsorship, or advertising integrations
Before the Internet Manages:
Why are artists choosing phone-free concerts?
Artists choose phone-free concerts to:
-Improve crowd focus and responsiveness
-Reduce filming and front-row distraction
-Protect unreleased music or sensitive material
-Create a more controlled performance environment
-Differentiate tours and one-off shows through culture, not gimmicks
What type of phone-free concert "services?"
Want to have a phone-free show but don't have anything booked?
Our specialty is adding to your event with phone-free experiences- but if you’d like us to take the reins, we can plan your entire phone-free event from start to finish.
- Venue, talent, & vendor coordination
- End-to-End production and promotion
Want to have a phone-free show but don't have anything booked?
Our specialty is adding to your event with phone-free experiences- but if you’d like us to take the reins, we can plan your entire phone-free event from start to finish.
- Venue and vendor coordination
- Talent booking
- End-to-End production and promotion
What's a quintessential
Before the Internet
phone-free concert experience?
Better than a normal concert experience.
If you’re an artist, manager, or promoter looking to produce a phone-free concert, we handle the infrastructure, operations, and logistics- and can layer in branding or advertising where appropriate.
The Process
1.
Tell Us About Your Show
2.
We're Officially Best Friends
Fill out a quick form so we know the vibe, size, and details of your event- & we'll send a quote or set up a call (but we'd prefer to meet in person.)
We're involved as much as you want us to be- weather that's just shipping pouches or planning end to end.
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How does this work?
1.
The Custom Phone Pouch
Customizable.
Physical Memorabilia.
Sponsor Canvas.
Camera-less.
No liability.
Apple Pay access.
Lockable version available.
No Ingress Headaches.
No Attendee Anxiety.
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Friction Over Restriction, that's 95% Effective
Want to know the science behind Friction over Restriction?
2.
Capturing the Moment- While You're Living it.
Add disposable cameras as an add-on to any ticket for a show. We'll make sure they're there day of, and have a unique numbering system so ingress remains seamless.
Want to See More UGC Solutions?
3.
Additional Event Touchpoint
Weather it be photos from the show taken by your photographer, merch, a new album, or just a personal message to fans, it's rare that there's an additional touchpoint post event. This makes that seamless.