Thousands of Ghost fans left queuing in Birmingham due to band’s strict phone rule

Thousands of Ghost fans lined Birmingham yesterday as the band’s strict phone rule caused long queues.

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Last night (April 20), the Swedish group bought their largest ever UK ‘Skeletour’ concert to Birmingham’s Utilita Arena. Due to their implementation of a “phone-free” rule for their 2025 tour – designed to force fans to be present and engage with their live show – footage of the gig is nowhere to be found on social media.

However, many took to X/Twitter before the gig to report winding queues as they tried to get into the venue. As was later reported by BirminghamLive, the lines went from the Utilita Arena all the way towards the Library of Birmingham and up along the canal in the opposite direction as fans waited to have their bags searched.

While some said the no phones rule made the gig “even more special”, others were frustrated by the “absolute shit show” organisation, adding: “It’s almost like Utilita Birmingham forgot there’s 16 thousand people to seat.”

The line for last nights show at @UtilitaArenaBHM Read More