20 Million Moments of Connection
From stadium shows to intimate residencies, Yondr technology has been used at more than 10,000 events around the world.
When Graham Dugoni started Yondr out of the back of his RV in San Francisco in 2014, the idea of a phone-free concert seemed almost utopian.
“At the time, it wasn’t in the cultural zeitgeist at all,” Dugoni told Billboard. “We were scrapping around getting some early clubs to let us try it out.”
Eleven years later, Yondr’s lockable pouches have been used at more than 10,000 events around the world — from Dave Chappelle’s intimate residencies to Paul McCartney’s stadium shows — securing more than 20 million devices in the process.
“People said it would never work — that fans wanted to be on their phones all the time,” Dugoni says. “Now we’re becoming the creative standard for artists who want to offer something unique. And fans love it. They talk to each other, they look at the stage instead of their screens and the energy is just better.”
With warehouses across North America and Europe and a network of trained staff, Yondr is organized to quickly deploy at a moment’s notice — from last-minute listening parties to massive stadium events. “We built our reputation on flexibility,” Dugoni says. “Artists know we can show up in two days for a pop-up or integrate into a full-scale tour.”
For Dugoni, the milestone isn’t just about numbers. “Twenty million phone-free guests isn’t a statistic,” he says. “It’s a signal that people are hungry for real connection. We’re just helping them find it.”
Learn how Yondr supports phone-free spaces or reach out to team@overyondr.com to discuss implementing a phone-free program in your space.