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Comedian Chris Rock is making fans stow their smartphones away in lockable pouches during his performance Thursday night at UBC’s Doug Mitchell Arena.

Rock is using a service called Yondr.

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Upon entering the venue, all smartphones, cameras, recording devices and smart watches will be locked in individual Yondr pouches and returned to the guest. Fans, who paid $150 to see Rock, will only be able to access their phone at designated unlocking stations.

The Yondr system is also being used by Louis C.K., Guns N’ Roses, Alicia Keys and Dave Chappelle, but Rock is believed to be the first artist to bring it to Vancouver.

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