Murder on the dancefloor: are phones, drugs and chatter killing off dancing?
The Guardian Culture's headline. Reported by The Guardian Culture, The Guardian UK.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The Guardian, a debate has arisen in clubland about whether phones, drugs and chatter are harming dancing on the dancefloor. The Guardian reports that viral pleas for punters to stop talking have divided the club scene. It says ketamine and social media are also altering behaviour, and that DJs and dancers are weighing in on how sacred a space the club should be. The debate reportedly began towards the end of summer, prompted by an Instagram post from a DJ. Two Guardian listings, one from the UK edition and one from Culture, carry the same story with the same excerpt. The sources supplied are limited to these excerpts, so the full article's arguments and details cannot be assessed here.
Key points
- The Guardian reports viral pleas for punters to stop yapping have divided clubland.
- According to The Guardian, ketamine and social media are also altering behaviour on the dance floor.
- The Guardian says the debate began towards the end of summer, kick-started by an Instagram post.
- The Guardian says DJs and dancers are weighing in on how sacred a space the club should be.
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Murder on the dancefloor: are phones, drugs and chatter killing off dancing?. According to The Guardian, a debate has arisen in clubland about whether phones, drugs and chatter are harming dancing on the dancefloor. The Guardian reports that viral pleas for punters to stop talking have divided the club scene. It says ketamine and social media are also altering behaviour, and that DJs and dancers are weighing in on how sacred a space the club should be. The debate reportedly began towards the end of summer, prompted by an Instagram post from a DJ. Two Guardian listings, one from the UK edition and one from Culture, carry the same story with the same excerpt. The sources supplied are limited to these excerpts, so the full article's arguments and details cannot be assessed here. Covered by 2 publications. The Guardian Culture: Murder on the dancefloor: are phones, drugs and chatter killing off dancing?. The Guardian UK: Murder on the dancefloor: are phones, drugs and chatter killing off dancing?.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian Culture United Kingdom Murder on the dancefloor: are phones, drugs and chatter killing off dancing? Viral pleas for punters to stop yapping have divided clubland. With ketamine and social media also altering behaviour, DJs and dancers weigh in on how sacred a space the club should be Towards the end of summer, a debate began raging in clubland, kick-started by an Instagram post from the esteemed D 23 Oct · Tier 1
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom Murder on the dancefloor: are phones, drugs and chatter killing off dancing? Viral pleas for punters to stop yapping have divided clubland. With ketamine and social media also altering behaviour, DJs and dancers weigh in on how sacred a space the club should be Towards the end of summer, a debate began raging in clubland, kick-started by an Instagram post from the esteemed D 23 Oct · Tier 2
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