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Claim Text: Earlier this year, when I saw the British pop sensation Olivia Dean at Madison Square Garden, a woman seated next to me spent most of the set posing for photos taken by her husband.
Simplified Text: Earlier in 2026, at an Olivia Dean concert at Madison Square Garden, a woman spent most of the set posing for photos taken by her husband.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026", "artist": "Olivia Dean", "location": "Madison Square Garden" }
Subject Tags: Music Concerts Audience Behavior
UUID: e2144e80-b876-4f1c-9192-1b66c3f1dde2
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 7:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 7:05 AM (2 weeks ago)

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What We Gain, and Lose, at a Phone-Free Concert

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/arts/music/phoebe-bridgers-phone-ban-lost-weekend-tour.html

Phoebe Bridgers banned phones from her 'Lost Tour' concerts, prompting a debate about the benefits and drawbacks of phone-free events. The author reflects on the experience of attending a concert without a phone, noting both the increased presence and the lingering desire to document moments.

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