IndustryFirst reported 1 sept, 13:36 / 3 outlets

New York club Basement bans smart glasses from dancefloor

The Queens venue extended its no-photo policy after announcing the ban on Instagram last Thursday.

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The story
  • Basement said devices allowing discreet recording are incompatible with its existing no-photo and no-video policy designed to protect privacy and safety.
    Reported by DJ Mag, Mixmag and EDM Sauce
  • Anyone entering the venue with smart glasses, whether wearing or carrying them, will be asked to leave and may face a permanent ban.
    Reported by DJ Mag and EDM Sauce
  • The club has maintained a no-phones policy since opening in 2019 and built its reputation on keeping the dancefloor phone-free.
    Reported by DJ Mag and EDM Sauce
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Coverage breakdown

3 sources
2 original reporting
1 ran the press release
First to report
EDM Sauce
Coverage window
Under a minute
Reach of tracked outlets
3 of 26
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How this story was covered

3 tracked outlets have reported this story, first published 1 Sept, 13:36. EDM Sauce published first among the outlets Le Raver tracks. Coverage spread across the tracked outlets over Under a minute. Of the 3 reports Le Raver has classified, 2 carried original reporting and 1 ran the press release. That is 3 of the 26 outlets Le Raver tracks.

How it unfolded

  1. 1 Sept, 13:36
    EDM SauceFirst
    NYC Techno Club Basement Bans Smart Glasses From Its Dancefloor
  2. Filed 2 sept, 09:39 · outlet published no timestamp
    Mixmag
    New York nightclub BASEMENT bans smart glasses from venue
  3. Filed 5 sept, 09:07 · outlet published no timestamp
    DJ Mag
    New York club BASEMENT bans Smart Glasses

Sources, in order of reporting

3 outlets
EDM SauceFirstOriginal1 Sept, 13:36
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Basement, the Queens techno institution under Knockdown Center, will now turn away — and potentially permanently ban — anyone who brings smart glasses into the venue. The post NYC Techno Club Basement Bans Smart Glasses From Its Dancefloor appeared first on EDM Sauce.

DJ MagPress releaseTime not reported
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The club's no photo/video policy exists "to protect the privacy, safety and freedom of everyone on our dancefloor"

MixmagOriginalTime not reported
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The Queens venue says any device that can record discreetly is not compatible with its no-photo policy Continue reading...