Sabrina Carpenter Says She’d “Absolutely” Consider Banning Phones at Her Shows

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Sabrina Carpenter is questioning the modern concert experience, and she’s not ruling out a bold move for the future.

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, the “Espresso” singer revealed she would “absolutely” consider implementing a phone ban at her shows. The comment came after Carpenter attended a Silk Sonic concert in Las Vegas where attendees were required to lock their phones in secure pouches for the duration of the performance.

“They locked my phone. I’ve never had a better experience at a concert,” Carpenter said. “Everyone’s singing, dancing, looking at each other, and laughing. It really, really just felt so beautiful.”

The 26-year-old artist said the moment transported her: “I genuinely felt like I was back in the Seventies — wasn’t alive. Genuinely felt like I was there.”

Still, Carpenter recognizes how ingrained phones are in today’s live music culture. “I can’t blame people for wanting to have memories,” she admitted. “I’ve grown up in the age of people having iPhones at shows. It unfortunately feels super normal to me.”

While she’s not planning to enforce a phone ban anytime soon, Carpenter hinted that the idea could resurface as her touring career evolves. “Depending on how long I want to be touring, and what age I am, girl, take those phones away,” she joked. “Right now, my skin is soft and supple. It’s fine. Do not zoom in on me when I’m 80 years old up there.”

Reactions to her comments were divided. Some fans praised the idea of encouraging people to be present in the moment. In contrast, others raised concerns about safety, accessibility, and the right to capture personal memories, especially when concert tickets come with a high price tag.

Elsewhere in the Rolling Stone interview, Carpenter spoke candidly about the scrutiny women in pop continue to face. Discussing the public response to her new album’s cover, which features her on all fours in a dramatic pose, Carpenter said: “I truly feel like I’ve never lived in a time where women have been picked apart more... I’m not just talking about me. I’m talking about every female artist that is making art right now.”