Beyond the Screens Blog
Rising Phone Use at Events: Connection or Distraction?
Phone screens are taking over dance floors. Discover how the rise of filming at events is changing the way we experience festivals — with Ibiza’s UNVRS club as the perfect example.
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Sonder Awareness Campaign: When Did Presence Become Rare?
During ADE 2025, Sonder launches an awareness campaign on rising phone use at events — urging people to choose presence over performance.
Geert - Team Sonder
21 October 2025
No Phone Events on the Rise: Choosing Presence Over Posting
Discover why more festivals and clubs are embracing no-phone policies. From MOVES and Intercell to Ibiza’s Tomodachi and DC-10, event culture is shifting back to real presence, raw energy, and living the moment: powered by platforms like Sonder.
Geert - Team Sonder
28 August 2025
No Phone Policy Events Are Taking Over ADE 2025 — And It's Just the Beginning
No Phone events are rising at ADE 2025. From Intercell to MOVES and Verknipt, discover how festivals are shifting toward presence over performance.
Geert - Team Sonder
01 October 2025
The Event Scene in a Digital Age: From Feeling to Framing
Discover how event culture shifted from raw connection to curated content, and how Sonder helps bring back presence, freedom, and emotional safety.
Geert - Team Sonder
05 August 2025
"Live the Moment" – Redefining Event Experiences Without Screens (9)
In an era where screens dominate our interactions, the essence of genuine, in-the-moment experiences is fading. “Live the Moment” is a movement that challenges event-goers to disconnect from their devices and reconnect with the people and energy around them. From concerts to conferences, the focus shifts from recording memories to truly livi...
Geert - Team Sonder
14 July 2025