Warehouse Project Imposes No-Phone Policy for WHP25 Concourse Events

The Warehouse Project (WHP) in Manchester is implementing a no-phone policy for all Concourse-only events during its 2025/26 season, encouraging attendees to fully immerse themselves in the music and connect with others without the distraction of screens. This policy, inspired by a growing movement toward deeper audience connection and similar to bans by artists like Bob Dylan, applies solely to Concourse shows such as Annie Mac’s Before Midnight and ANOTR, while full WHP events will request respectful phone use but not enforce a ban. WHP founder Sam Kandel emphasized the goal of returning clubbing to its core experience and promised that professionally shot photos and videos will be shared with attendees after each event. Alongside the phone policy, WHP is upgrading Depot Mayfield with improved entrances, new toilet facilities, and enhanced VIP viewing platforms to improve comfort and flow. The WHP25 season features a diverse lineup, including FISHER’s exclusive England show, Overmono’s genre-bending showcase, and special Halloween events with Sports Banger and Marlon Hoffstadt. Tickets went on presale in early August, with general sales following shortly after.