For the first time in five years, Bob Dylan will soon be returning to Glasgow.
The music icon will be playing two nights at the Glasgow Armadillo in October of this year as part of his Rough And Rowdy Ways Worldwide tour.
The 81-year-old has played over 70 shows in his latest tour run that kicked off in December last year - and soon it will hit Scotland.
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The American singer-songwriter, who claimed his biggest inspiration is Rabbie Burns, played his first Scottish gig back in 1966 in Glasgow and last played Scotland at the Armadillo in 2017. Tickets went on sale this morning (July 15) at 10am and have already sold out for the only two Glasgow dates - October 30 and 31.
However, gig-goers heading to the SEC Armadillo will only be allowed to use their phones in certain areas. It comes as Bob Dylan has banned mobile phones at his concerts, with fans being asked to place their phones in a pouch as they enter the venue.
Although they will be able to keep the pouch with them, it cannot be unlocked unless they are in certain areas of the arena or after the performance. On the Ticketmaster website, the organisers have issued a warning about the rule.
The warning reads: "This concert is a 'PHONE FREE SHOW', this means that phones are not allowed in the hall during the concert. How it works? Once you arrive at the venue, Yondr (the phone pouch company engaged on this concert) will have its dedicated staff available to help you put your phone in a locked and secure pouch, which you will keep with you throughout the evening.
"You can unlock your phone pocket at any time by going to a dedicated and signposted area, intended for phone use. Do not hesitate to ask a Yondr staff member to help you."
SEC Armadillo also took to their website to explain the ban, adding: "Having created this phone-free experience on recent tours, we believe it creates better times for everyone in attendance. Our eyes open a little more and our senses are slightly sharper when we lose the technological crutch we've grown accustomed to. And yes, it's a non-negotiable deal (although medical exemptions are made for those who rely on their phone for treatment)."
The news quickly spread on social media, with many making their feelings clear. And, later, people took to GMB to share why phones should and shouldn't be allowed.
In response to the TV debate, one said: "Well I will be not going to concerts anymore if you can't use your phone as I am type1 diabetic and have a glucose sensor and your phone is your medical device."
Another added: "Absolutely ridiculous-it’s a memory you like to revisit and I know I do for sure. It’s controlling and another choice removed. What about people with dementia? Revisiting older memories when you were in the moment is so important."
"I get capturing your fave song so you can remember, it's just like taking a photo but some people spend lots of money and watch through a lens for the whole show you might as well stay at home and watch it on YouTube enjoy the moment, some of my best concerts were before phones," wrote a third.
In defence of the ban, another concluded: "I'd welcome the idea not having smartphones recording in the auditorium. I've been at a concert where I've seen more through the back of phones than I've seen of the stage."
What do you think of the phone ban? Are you all for it or would you rather let people record if they wish? Let us know!
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