Pop and rock The Observer Kendrick Lamar joins stars trying to keep concerts special Performers are increasingly attempting to limit online footage of gigs to prevent ‘ruining the ambience’ Kendrick Lamar has even banned professional photographers from some of his shows. A large part of the income of the music industry, even for bestselling artists, relies on the profits made by concert tours. “Tonight, first time I’ve stopped a concert and asked very politely for the person filming with their smartphone to kindly STOP. Technology would soon emerge to protect performers from the uploading of their creative work online, she told the Observer. Kendrick Lamar: Damn review – another dial-shifting release Read moreFour years ago White criticised fans who spent time on their phone.

Source: The Guardian February 10, 2018 20:26 UTC