5 Benefits of a Phone-Free Dance Floor (with Meduza)

Smartphones have become ubiquitous and an inherent part of everyday life for millions of people. Their impact on the dance floor has been widely reported, with some people saying they detract from the experience.

At Amsterdam Dance Event, Italian trio @meduzamusic and @jameshype hosted their Our House party, where they introduced a no phones policy. Here Meduza give us five benefits of having no phones on the dance floor.

CONNECTION
Without a phone you're more connected with the music, you can have more fun with your friends, and you can enjoy the night in a totally different way. You are more immersed with the experience and the connections are deeper. There’s more of a chance of connecting with new people, too.

BEING IN THE MOMENT
Living in the moment is essential to enjoying life. When you’re getting caught up with filming moments, to share them on TikTok or Instagram, there can be a separation from the actual experience. If you’re phoneless, you can really enjoy what’s happening without being driven to film something for the likes.

ATTENTION TO THE MUSIC
The most important aspect of a rave experience is the music. When you don’t have a phone to distract you, you can really pay attention to the subtleties of the tracks and songs being played, and the DJ’s craft. It’s also helpful for feedback for the DJs, if you’re able to critique what they do rather than focusing on just the aesthetics or visuals.

PRIVACY & FREEDOM
Not everyone wants to be in the background of your TikTok videos, so a big benefit of no phones is that it encourages people to drop their inhibitions and express themselves freely without worrying that they might be on camera. It could also help prevent people from feeling as though they have to look their best. Raves are for getting sweaty and messy.

HEIGHTENED FEELING
Enjoying music is all about the feeling; the sensations you experience when you’re on the dance floor surrounded by like-minded people enjoying themselves. By removing phones from the equation, people can really start to feel the music, and the energy, which is so important to the party experience.