Harry Styles has confirmed that his upcoming One Night Only concert in Manchester will be phone-free, with fans' devices secured in pouches that disable the camera function. The show, taking place on March 6 at the Co-op Live arena, celebrates the release of his album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.'
In a statement, the arena explained that phones will be placed in recyclable bags upon entry, allowing normal use except for photography. Each pair of tickets will also receive a disposable camera to capture memories. The concert will be filmed by Netflix and streamed globally on March 8 at 7pm GMT.
The decision follows backlash over a job listing that hinted at phone restrictions. However, fans have largely praised the move, with many noting it encourages immersion in the live experience. Tickets were priced at £20, contrasting with up to £700 for his upcoming tour.
Harry Styles released a teaser trailer for the Netflix special, featuring rehearsal footage. The announcement ends days of speculation fueled by posters featuring the streaming service's logo appearing worldwide.
