Jacob Smith

24 Jun 2026

Grammy-winning violinist Nicola Benedetti has announced that her late… – Jacob Smith

Grammy-winning violinist Nicola Benedetti has announced that her latest festival will operate as a phone-free environment, encouraging audiences to fully engage with live performances. As director of the Edinburgh International Festival, Benedetti said the “lights down, phones off” policy was introduced in response to requests from both artists and attendees. Organizers believe reducing digital distractions will help preserve the unique atmosphere and emotional connection that live cultural even