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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iron Maiden Manager Doubles Down on 'Selfish' Fans Using Their Phones During Concert
Iron Maiden's manager Rod Blackwood slammed fans for taking their phone out during recent concerts He called audience members who kept their phone out excessively "selfish" The heavy metal band is currently on their Run For Your Lives World TourIron Maiden is asking fans to live in the moment during their shows. Ahead of the Run for Your Lives World Tour European leg, the heavy metal band's manager, Rod Smallwood, asked fans to transport themselves to the 1980s, meaning, to refrain from "excessively film the concerts on their phones or tablets." Less than two weeks later, Smallwood called out fans on Iron Maiden's Instagram on May 30 for their concert phone etiquette, thanking those who "kept their phones down" and respecting "the band and their fellow fans" — and shading those who didn't obey during their show in Budapest. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! "It is so much better when they can see you unencumbered and that drives them on without that distraction," he wrote of the band. "For the selfish few that didn't and just had to keep videoing... I wish you nothing but a very sore arm!" Smallwood clarified that the concerts don't need to be completely phone-free. "As I said before, by all means take the odd quick pic as a memento of a great night," he added, "but otherwise please keep your phone in your pocket." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! This renewed ask comes weeks after he shared a statement on the band's website on May 20, initially asking for fans to keep their phones away at Iron Maiden shows. "We really want fans to enjoy the shows first hand, rather than on their small screens." "The amount of phone use nowadays diminishes enjoyment, particularly for the band who are on stage looking out at rows of phones, but also for other concertgoers," Smallwood continued. He added that the fans' "passion and involvement" makes the concerts "special." "But the phone obsession has now got so out of hand that it has become unnecessarily distracting especially to the band. I hope fans understand this and will be sensible in severely limiting the use of their phone cameras out of respect for the band and their fellow fans." Smallwood concluded by asking fans to "have the time of your lives as you join your Maiden family by singing your heart out, rather than getting your phone out." Up next for the heavy metal band — made up of bassist Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Janick Gers and Adrian Smith, all on on guitar, Simon Dawson on drums and Bruce Dickinson on vocals — are tour stops in European cities such as Vienna, Paris, Madrid, Dublin, London and Copenhagen. Iron Maiden will wrap their European tour stops, which continue through June and July on Aug. 2 in Warsaw, Poland. Read the original article on People
Perth Now
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Iron Maiden want fans to embrace phone-free gigs
Iron Maiden want fans to embrace phone-free gigs. The veterans rockers are back on the road again this summer with their 'Run For Your Lives' tour, which kicked off in Budapest, Hungary last week, and prior to the tour's launch their manager Rod Smallwood posted a message on Instagram urging gig-goers to put their devices away so they can fully enjoy the band's performance. Rod admits most of the audience at the first shows complied with the guidance and it gave the rockers a "boost" but there was still a "selfish few" who kept videoing. In a message posted on the band's Instagram page, he wrote: "A huge thank you to every one of you who kept your phones down, respected the band and your fellow fans, and embraced the show the way it's meant to be experienced - in the room with us. "That was a great boost for us and the band appreciated it greatly. It is so much better when they can see you unencumbered and that drives them on without that distraction. For the selfish few that didn't and just had to keep videoing ... I wish you nothing but a very sore arm!" He went on to add: "But they were few, and we do hope this support from fans, especially in the floor area in front of the sound desk, continues ... As I said before, by all means take the odd quick pic as a memento of a great night, but otherwise please keep your phone in your pocket." Before the tour kicked off, Rod posted his plea online - urging fans not to ruin gigs by taking extending videos and holding their phones up. He also explained the decision was made because the tour is celebrating 50 years since the group formed back in 1975 and the gigs should be phone-free in keeping with the spirit of the gigs. A message posted on the band's Instagram page explained: "In keeping with that time period Maiden are keen for everyone in the audience to experience this spectacular show as they would have when many of these songs were first played live back in 80's and, in common with many other artists, the band are now asking their fans not to excessively film the concerts on their phones or tablets." Ron added: "We really want fans to enjoy the shows first hand, rather than on their small screens. The amount of phone use nowadays diminishes enjoyment, particularly for the band who are on stage looking out at rows of phones, but also for other concertgoers. "We feel that the passion and involvement of our fans at shows really makes them special, but the phone obsession has now got so out of hand that it has become unnecessarily distracting especially to the band. I hope fans understand this and will be sensible in severely limiting the use of their phone cameras out of respect for the band and their fellow fans. "We would very much like you to be 'in the moment' instead and be fully actively involved to enjoy each and every one of these classic songs in the spirit and manner they were first played. This show isn't just a celebration of our music; it is, as you will see, also about our years of art, of Eddie and of the many, many worlds of Maiden we have created for you. "So please respect the band, respect the other fans and have the time of your lives as you join your Maiden family by singing your heart out, rather than getting your phone out!! It's really not a lot to ask is it?" The tour runs across Europe throughout June and July before concluding in Warsaw, Poland on August 2.
Edinburgh Reporter
01-06-2025
- Edinburgh Reporter
Looking back in history with the Old Edinburgh Club this month
Each month the Old Edinburgh Club look back in their records at some of the notable events that have taken place in history. 2nd In 1581, James Douglas, Earl of Morton, was executed on the Maiden, a form of guillotine which he himself had imported from France; In 1580, Morton was accused of being complicit in the murder of Mary's estranged husband, Lord Darnley, and was sentenced to death; his head, however, remained on 'the prick on the highest stone' (a spike) on the north gable of the ancient Tolbooth of Edinburgh (outside St Giles Cathedral), for eighteen months. 3rd In 1597, William Stewart killed Robert Cathcart, who was relieving himself on the wall at the head of Peebles Wynd, in revenge for his being present at the murder of Stewart's father. And in 1726, James Hutton, founder of modern geology, was born in Edinburgh. Also in 1846, Dr Thomas Chalmers laid the foundation stone of New College on the Mound, the home of the School of Divinity. 4th In 1694, the Merchant Maiden Hospital, later known as The Mary Erskine School, was founded by Mary Erskine in the Cowgate. And in 1792, the most serious outbreak of the King's Birthday riots began, lasting three days and nights which coincided with the birthday of King George III; during the riots at least one person was killed, and an effigy of the King hung; these were a response to the Corn Laws which had led to a rise in food prices. Also in 1818, gun maker Alexander Henry was born in Leith & on the same day the first recorded inter-club golf match between Edinburgh Burgess Golfing Society and Bruntsfield Links Golf Club took place. 5th In 1560, the Treaty of Edinburgh (also known as the Treaty of Leith) was a treaty drawn up between the Commissioners of Queen Elizabeth I of England with the assent of the Scottish Lords of the Congregation, and the French representatives of King Francis II of France (husband of Mary Queen of Scots) to formally conclude the siege of Leith and replace the Auld Alliance with France with a new Anglo-Scottish accord, while maintaining the peace between England and France agreed by the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis. And in 1592, an Act of the Scottish Parliament came into force 'concerning the Office of Lyoun King of Armes and his brether Heraldis' creating the best regulated system of armorial bearings in Europe. Also in 1868, James Connolly, an Irish republican and socialist leader, was born in the Cowgate area of Edinburgh to Irish-born parents; he left school for working life at the age of 11, but became one of the leading Marxist theorists of his day; he also took a role in Scottish and American politics and was executed by a British firing squad because of his leadership role in the Easter Rising of 1916. 6th In 1733, the Edinburgh Company of Players began a series of performances at the Tailors' Hall in the Cowgate, the first public theatre in Edinburgh. 8th In 1783, volcanic eruptions that started at the Laki fissure in Iceland killed tens of thousands in Europe as a choking sulphurous haze spread across the continent, causing respiratory failure from the poisonous gases; dark and gloomy weather hit Scotland before a sulphurous haze turned crops black; cold winters followed for the next four years. 9th In 1573, Sir William Maitland, the man Mary Queen of Scots named 'Secretary Maitland', died at Leith Prison. And in 1648, Alexander Denholm, a baker, was imprisoned in the Tolbooth for a second time for his reckless behaviour and actions in making some rash comments to the Duke of Hamilton in the High Street; he was armed with a sword and a pair of pistols without permission of the magistrates. Also in 1991, the Palace Hotel on the corner of Princes Street and Castle Street was accidentally set on fire. 10th In 1903, the floral clock in Princes Street Gardens began operation – driven by clockwork and with only an hour hand, it was the first of its kind in the world. 11th In 1560, Mary of Guise died of dropsy in Edinburgh Castle 12th In 1754, the contract for the construction of the Royal Exchange (today's City Chambers) was settled, work commencing the following day. 13th In 1831, scientist James Clerk Maxwell was born at number 14 India Street, Edinburgh; on his arrival at the Edinburgh Academy in 1841, he was nicknamed 'daftie' by his classmates, due to his home-made clothing and rustic accent; despite the teasing, he excelled at the school, producing a paper on mathematical curves at the age of fourteen – this impressed scientists of the day so much that it was presented to the Royal Society of Edinburgh. 15th In 1567, the Queen (Mary of Scots) handed herself over to the Lords of the Congregation who took her to the house of the Lord Provost, Sir Simon Preston, in Edinburgh; his house was known as the Black Turnpike which stood at the head of Peebles Wynd; it was demolished in the 1780s to make way for the South Bridge and Hunter Square. And in 1689, the siege of Edinburgh Castle ended when the Governor of the Castle, George Gordon, first Duke of Gordon, and his men agreed to the articles of surrender and the Jacobite garrison marched out to Castle Hill. Also in 1698, the council authorised the Town Treasurer, Samuel McClellan, to arrange stonemasons and carpenters for the construction of a Bedlam house; this was constructed in the New or South Greyfriars yard. 16th In 1890, the Caledonian Rail Station, built of timber with a pitched, slated roof and which had been called the 'wooden shanty', was destroyed by fire. 17th In 1605, a battle was fought in the High Street at the Salt Tron between the Laird of Ogle of Perthshire, the younger & his associates and Wishart, the young Laird of Pitarrow in the Mearns; the fight lasted 2 hours and a number were hurt on both sides; the following day they were imprisoned; also William Thomson was killed by John Waterstoone who was beheaded the next day on Castlehill. 18th In 1633, the coronation of King Charles I took place at Holyrood. And in 1815, Ensign Ewart captured the French Ensign at the Battle of Waterloo as commemorated in the pub in the Lawnmarket. 19th In 1566, James VI was born in Edinburgh Castle. 20th In 1941, one of Edinburgh's most serious and tragic public transport accidents happened at Inchview Terrace when a bus swerved and collided violently with a tramcar, which was travelling in the opposite direction; the side of the bus was ripped off and those on the affected side were either killed or injured; a kitten escaped from a basket and jumped on the face of the bus driver causing him to lose control. 22nd image courtesy of Hetty Lancaster 22nd In 1861, Edinburgh-born James Braidwood died in the Tooley Street fire at Cotton's Wharf near London Bridge station; Braidwood established the world's first municipal fire service, the Edinburgh Fire Establishment. 23rd In 1829, the new Royal High School was formally opened with a procession from the old High School when Deacon Lorimor, the contactor, handed the keys over to the Lord Provost. And in 1954, George Robertson, convicted of murder, became the last person hanged in Edinburgh. 24th In 1562, the provost, bailies, and council ordered that the idol, St Giles, was to be cut out of the town's flag and a thistle put in its place. 25th In 1992, a major fire broke out at the former Ritchie's building, rendering it to little more than pile of rubble and ash; the authorities were left with little choice but to demolish the blackened structure. 26th Darien House 26th In 1695, the Company of Scotland, which was behind the ill-fated Darien Scheme (an attempt to establish a colony in the New World), was founded; the Company had its headquarters at Darien House in Edinburgh; the company was ruined within five years after the failure of the scheme within which up to a third of the country's wealth became entangled; attempts to trade with local tribes proved almost impossible and after a run of disease and the refusal of help from the existing Spanish and English colonies, the settlement was abandoned; the failure of the Company led to the political union of Scotland and England in 1707. 27th In 1774, the foundation stone of General Register House was laid by Lord Frederick Campbell, Lord Register of Scotland. And in 1936, folk singer Robin Hall was born in Edinburgh; he studied at the Royal Academy of Music and Drama and recorded more than twenty albums, which included well-loved tunes such as The Mingulay Boat Song and Ye Cannae Shove Yer Granny aff a Bus. 28th In 1571, the Earl of Morton conducted a body of Scots, who adhered to the King (James VI), from Leith to Restalrig, where they drew up in order of battle against the Queen's forces who had marched from Edinburgh to confront them; about 50 of Queen Mary's men were slain whilst only 2 of Morton's were killed. 29th In 1610, thirty-six pirates were brought to Edinburgh from Orkney of whom twenty-seven were hanged in Leith within the sea-mark. And in 1871, the tramways bill was passed enabling a horse-drawn system of trams to be established. Also in 1916, the Senate of Edinburgh University recommended to the University Court that the classes in the Faculty of Medicine should be open to women. Compiled by Jerry Ozaniec, Membership Secretary of the Old Edinburgh Club, [email protected] Like this: Like Related
San Francisco Chronicle
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
‘Put your phones away': Iron Maiden makes a plea ahead of 50th anniversary tour
As Iron Maiden prepares to launch its Run for Your Lives World Tour, the legendary British heavy metal band is asking fans to step back in time — by putting away their phones. In a message posted to the band's website, longtime manager Rod Smallwood urged concertgoers to 'severely limit' mobile phone usage during the shows, telling them to live 'in the moment' and enjoy the experience in real time. 'We really want fans to enjoy the shows first hand, rather than on their small screens,' Smallwood wrote. 'The amount of phone use nowadays diminishes enjoyment, particularly for the band who are on stage looking out at rows of phones, but also for other concertgoers.' He added, 'We feel that the passion and involvement of our fans at shows really makes them special, but the phone obsession has now got so out of hand that it has become unnecessarily distracting, especially to the band. I hope fans understand this and will be sensible in severely limiting the use of their phone cameras out of respect for the band and their fellow fans.' The tour, which begins Tuesday, May 27, in Budapest and includes a headlining slot at October's Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, celebrates 50 years since bassist Steve Harris founded the band in 1975. Iron Maiden promises a special setlist that spans the group's early albums through its latest release, 'Fear of the Dark,' alongside what it calls 'their most spectacular and elaborate show ever.' Smallwood said the band hopes fans will respect the immersive performances and 'be fully actively involved to enjoy each and every one of these classic songs in the spirit and manner they were first played' more than five decades ago. 'This show isn't just a celebration of our music; it is, as you will see, also about our years of art, of Eddie and of the many, many worlds of Maiden we have created for you,' he said. 'So please respect the band, respect the other fans and have the time of your lives as you join your Maiden family by singing your heart out, rather than getting your phone out!! It's really not a lot to ask is it?' Iron Maiden joins a growing number of artists encouraging screen-free shows, including acts such as Madonna, Jack White and Tool. While the request won't be enforced with locked pouches, the band is betting on fan loyalty to preserve the spirit of the performance.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary Heavy Metal Band Sends Out Urgent Plea to Fans
With fifty years of experience rocking out onstage in front of packed crowds, the members of Iron Maiden have dealt with all kinds of disruptive audience behavior during concerts — but there's one thing they're apparently not willing to deal with anymore. In a statement shared to X on Tuesday, May 20, Iron Maiden's manager Rod Smallwood, made a bold request of the band's fans ahead of their upcoming Run for Your Life world tour, asking them to "severely limit" their phone usage during concerts. 'We really want fans to enjoy the shows first hand, rather than on their small screens," Smallwood said. "The amount of phone use nowadays diminishes enjoyment, particularly for the band who are on stage looking out at rows of phones, but also for other concertgoers," he continued. "We feel that the passion and involvement of our fans at shows really makes them special, but the phone obsession has now got so out of hand that it has become unnecessarily distracting especially to the band. I hope fans understand this and will be sensible in severely limiting the use of their phone cameras out of respect for the band and their fellow fans." Smallwood went on to say that the band would "very much like" fans to be "in the moment" and "enjoy each and every one of these classic songs in the spirit and manner they were first played." "This show isn't just a celebration of our music; it is, as you will see, also about our years of art, of Eddie and of the many, many worlds of Maiden we have created for you," he added, concluding the statement by urging fans to "please respect the band, respect the other fans and have the time of your lives as you join your Maiden family by singing your heart out, rather than getting your phone out!! It's really not a lot to ask is it?' Fans had mixed reactions in the comments, with some agreeing that phone usage during concerts can be a problem. "Thank you for this. You go to a concert, pay VIP just to see phones instead of the band, such a bad experience. People need to live the moment but now it's just social media and likes," one person wrote. "Fully shared, I generally take a few photos to keep memories but seeing a sea of small screens continuously making videos is annoying," agreed a second X user, with someone else thanking the band for "not banning" phones and "instead simply requesting that loyal fans refrain from excessive phone use during your set. This makes sense to me. Up the Irons!" Others felt the band needed to be more understanding, however. "If this were 1980 - 1989, I couldn't agree more. We were younger then and thought days would last forever. It's not and they don't. We've seen more and more artists pass away, retire, and memories get lost to the ravages of time," somebody pointed out, with another commenter arguing that "you can't expect people not to take a few photos, especially in London at such an historic time for the band in their hometown." Yet another fan offered perhaps the most pragmatic take on the statement, writing, "Sadly the majority won't act appropriately unless you hire one of those companies that seals everyone's phones away during the show."
