London’s major gig locations ban selfie is.

BOSSES associated with London’s primary concert locations have forbidden “selfie sticks” over fears that they block the view of the stage and may injure other gig-goers.

Personnel at major music halls which includes Wembley World, the O2 Arena, and Brixton Academy will will not allow admittance to just about any reveller hauling the telescopic digital photography aid.

It will come amid stories of some gig-goers struggling injuries from the employment of selfie sticks in a packed audience, and anxieties they block out the view and damage the overall performance for other fans.

A spokesman for your O2 World tells NME. com, “the O2 do not let selfie sticks into the arena due to safety criteria. We pleasant selfies, however please leave the remain at home”, and also a representative intended for Wembley World adds, “The is might mean you are refused entry on the venue therefore our tips is don’t bring them and stick with the thouroughly tested use of your arm. ” A spokesman intended for Brixton Academy, which has been voted Britain’s ideal gig location 12 times in two decades, says, “Selfie sticks usually are not permitted on Academy Wedding ring venues. This is consistent with our active policy of which prohibits the filming and also photography throughout a performance having iPads and also other tablet devices and includes such obstructions for your satisfaction of other customers. ”.