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Chiara Pollock

Kevin Hart's Hydro gig to be a strict phone-free show with devices 'locked away'

Comedy icon Kevin Hart will take to the stage tonight at the OVO Hyrdo in Glasgow, however, attendees have been warned to leave their mobile phones and devices at home.

Ahead of tonight's 'Reality Check Tour' gig attendees have been advised that phones will be 'locked away', as the star partners with Yondr to make his shows phone-free.

This is to ensure that Kevin and his fans will "enjoy the show in the moment without distraction."

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The OVO Hydro released a statement ahead of tonight's show: "Kevin Hart is partnering with Yondr to make this a phone-free show, as are all shows on his Reality Check tour. By limiting access to mobile phones and devices, the artist and audience can enjoy the show in the moment without distraction.

"The use of mobiles phones, tablets, smart watches, cameras and recording devices are not permitted at this event, so we advise leaving these at home where possible."

Guests have been advised to take the old-fashioned route and print their tickets off at home, as anyone entering with a mobile phone or device will have to lock their phone in a Yondr Pouch.

Yondr locks a phone/device within a neoprene pouch, which is released at the touch of an unlocking base.

Kevin Hart has partnered with Yondr to make his shows phone-free (Facebook / OVO Hydro)

In their release they said: "If you have a mobile phone, smart watch or small camera on entry to the venue, you will be given a Yondr pouch to put the item inside and it will lock (make sure it’s turned off or on silent mode).

"You keep possession of the pouch and on your way out simply visit an unlocking station in the lobby to unlock the pouch and drop it into the collection bins provided. Phone Use Zones will be available in the venue if you need to use your device."

Anyone with an electronic item which is too big to fit inside the pouch will have to pay £5 to have it checked into the cloakroom in the SEC Centre.

It has also been advised that attendees bring a physical card as phone payments will strictly not be accepted and the Hydro is a cash-free venue.

In case of emergencies there will be phone use zones available in the venue if anyone needs to use their phone/ device.

For more information on tonight's Reality Check show please click here.

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