{"id":2008682,"date":"2026-06-24T12:01:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2008682"},"modified":"2026-06-24T12:01:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:01:35","slug":"iron-maiden-issue-statement-after-plans-to-film-phones-free-paris-gig-derailed-by-massive-city-wide-power-cut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2008682","title":{"rendered":"Iron Maiden issue statement after plans to film phones-free Paris gig derailed by massive city-wide power cut"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/iron-maiden@2000&#215;1270.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"template-id-2749694\" class=\"post-2749694 tdb_templates type-tdb_templates status-publish post\">\n<div id=\"tdi_65\" class=\"tdc-zone\">\n<div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_66  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div id=\"tdi_67\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_68  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_70  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_breadcrumbs tdi_71 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-breadcrumbs \" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_71\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span>News<\/span><span>Music News<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_title tdi_72 tdb-single-title td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_72\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Iron Maiden issue statement after plans to film phones-free Paris gig derailed by massive city-wide power cut<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_subtitle tdi_73 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_73\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>\u201cYour patience, understanding and unwavering support through an extremely challenging situation meant the world to us\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_author tdi_75 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_75\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> Liberty Dunworth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_date tdi_76 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_76\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-24T13:01:35+01:00\">24th June 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_77\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_78  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_80  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_featured_image tdi_81 tdb-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_81\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"442\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/iron-maiden@2000x1270-696x442.jpg\" alt=\"Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, 2026\" title=\"iron-maiden@2000x1270\"><figcaption class=\"tdb-caption-text\">Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, 2026. CREDIT: Thomas Frey\/picture alliance via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row_inner tdi_83 article-content-row vc_row vc_inner wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column_inner tdi_85  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-inner-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Iron Maiden were forced to play a shortened set in Paris recently as a massive power cut happened across the city.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>READ MORE: <b>\u2018Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition\u2019 review: shock and roll with metal\u2019s new wave pioneers<\/b><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The heavy metal icons took to the stage at La D\u00e9fense Arena in the French capital on Monday night (June 22) for a phone-free gig, but power outages in the area interrupted the performance, leading to it being put on hold for around an hour.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Usually, there is an 11pm curfew at the venue, but this was pushed to 11:35pm to allow the band to play to fans after power was restored. Venue operators informed fans that they were unable to push back the curfew any more as all local transport in the area stopped by 12.15am \u2013 meaning concertgoers would not be able to get home otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>To meet the 11:35pm deadline, Iron Maiden were forced to cut three songs out of their set: \u2018Aces High\u2019, \u2018Fear Of The Dark\u2019 and \u2018Wasted Years\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the affected show, the band shared a statement that read: \u201cLast night Maiden returned to La D\u00e9fense Arena in Paris. Having played two sold out nights there last year in the 37,000 capacity indoor stadium, home of Racing 92 rugby club, this return a year later was specifically to film the show for posterity and future release, and an indoor stadium and exuberant French fans were ideal for this.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, about 50 minutes into the set towards the end of \u20182 Minutes to Midnight\u2019, a total power cut brought everything to a stop.\u201d<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Iron Maiden Announce 'Run For Your Lives' World Tour 2025\/26\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z0ZWZ8sTquo?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\">\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p>Frontman Bruce Dickinson shared a statement too, sharing that the set was being recorded for a concert film, and explaining that Iron Maiden are looking for a way to get the project finished despite the hindrances.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDespite everything the audience and atmosphere last night were fantastic and, like every other challenge Iron Maiden have faced over the years, we\u2019ll find a way to deal with and overcome the missing songs in the encore when it comes to the final film,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The singer also added that \u201cno one is more frustrated than the band and crew\u201d to see the show affected, particularly as they \u201cknow that many [fans] travelled long distances and waited patiently throughout the interruption\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat we will remember most from last night is the incredible spirit inside the arena,\u201d he concluded. \u201cYour patience, understanding and unwavering support through an extremely challenging situation meant the world to us. The energy in the room was remarkable and is exactly what we have to come to expect from Paris, and a reminder of why we always love playing here.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<p>French national newspaper <em>Le Figaro<\/em> reported that \u201cofficials are investigating whether the outage was linked to the extreme heat\u201d, and manager Rod Smallwood said that it was \u201cas high as 44\u00b0C that day\u201d in the city and the power cut in the venue led to the air conditioning being shut off.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3929883\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3929883\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3929883\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Iron-Maiden-EddFest-poster.-CREDIT_-PRESS.jpg\" alt width=\"2000\" height=\"2550\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3929883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Iron Maiden EddFest poster. CREDIT: PRESS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While it isn\u2019t yet clear if it was the heatwave that caused the power outage at the venue, there is a strong possibility that it was behind the malfunction \u2013 as around 68,000 households in France were left without electricity due to the extreme weather (via <em>France24<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p>The outlet also reports that Tuesday (June 23) was the hottest day on record in the country, and as a result, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum restricted visiting hours, and transport was severely delayed.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the Paris show, Iron Maiden told fans that they would be implementing a no-phones policy for the gig as it was being filmed professionally for a concert film.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe standing\/General Admission area in La D\u00e9fense Arena will be entirely phone-free to make sure the experience is optimal for the live recording of the Run For Your Lives Tour film,\u201d they shared. \u201cYondr pouches will be provided upon entry to the venue to store your mobile device during the show. Your device will be locked in the pouch on arrival and unlocked when you leave at the end of the night.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The \u2018Run For Your Lives\u2019 tour continues at Copenhell in Copenhagen tonight (June 24), and will conclude with a stop at Knebworth House on July 11. The latter will be a headline set as part of their own two-day festival, Eddfest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_tags tdi_87 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_87\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<ul class=\"tdb-tags\">\n<li><span>Related Topics<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Bruce Dickinson<\/li>\n<li>Iron Maiden<\/li>\n<li>Metal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper td_block_wrap vc_raw_html tdi_89 \">\n<div class=\"td-fix-index\">\n<h3>You May Also Like<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_91  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4 td-is-sticky\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td-a-rec td-a-rec-id-sidebar  tdi_92 td_block_template_2\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap td_flex_block_1 tdi_93 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdc-no-posts 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class=\"entry-title td-module-title\">Are Faith No More returning in 2027?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><\/article>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Iron Maiden were forced to play a shortened set in Paris recently as a massive power cut happened across the city.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>READ MORE: <b>\u2018Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition\u2019 review: shock and roll with metal\u2019s new wave pioneers<\/b><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The heavy metal icons took to the stage at La D\u00e9fense Arena in the French capital on Monday night (June 22) for a phone-free gig, but power outages in the area interrupted the performance, leading to it being put on hold for around an hour.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Usually, there is an 11pm curfew at the venue, but this was pushed to 11:35pm to allow the band to play to fans after power was restored. Venue operators informed fans that they were unable to push back the curfew any more as all local transport in the area stopped by 12.15am \u2013 meaning concertgoers would not be able to get home otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>To meet the 11:35pm deadline, Iron Maiden were forced to cut three songs out of their set: \u2018Aces High\u2019, \u2018Fear Of The Dark\u2019 and \u2018Wasted Years\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the affected show, the band shared a statement that read: \u201cLast night Maiden returned to La D\u00e9fense Arena in Paris. Having played two sold out nights there last year in the 37,000 capacity indoor stadium, home of Racing 92 rugby club, this return a year later was specifically to film the show for posterity and future release, and an indoor stadium and exuberant French fans were ideal for this.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, about 50 minutes into the set towards the end of \u20182 Minutes to Midnight\u2019, a total power cut brought everything to a stop.\u201d<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Iron Maiden Announce 'Run For Your Lives' World Tour 2025\/26\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z0ZWZ8sTquo?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\">\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p>Frontman Bruce Dickinson shared a statement too, sharing that the set was being recorded for a concert film, and explaining that Iron Maiden are looking for a way to get the project finished despite the hindrances.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDespite everything the audience and atmosphere last night were fantastic and, like every other challenge Iron Maiden have faced over the years, we\u2019ll find a way to deal with and overcome the missing songs in the encore when it comes to the final film,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The singer also added that \u201cno one is more frustrated than the band and crew\u201d to see the show affected, particularly as they \u201cknow that many [fans] travelled long distances and waited patiently throughout the interruption\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat we will remember most from last night is the incredible spirit inside the arena,\u201d he concluded. \u201cYour patience, understanding and unwavering support through an extremely challenging situation meant the world to us. The energy in the room was remarkable and is exactly what we have to come to expect from Paris, and a reminder of why we always love playing here.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<p>French national newspaper <em>Le Figaro<\/em> reported that \u201cofficials are investigating whether the outage was linked to the extreme heat\u201d, and manager Rod Smallwood said that it was \u201cas high as 44\u00b0C that day\u201d in the city and the power cut in the venue led to the air conditioning being shut off.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3929883\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3929883\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3929883\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Iron-Maiden-EddFest-poster.-CREDIT_-PRESS.jpg\" alt width=\"2000\" height=\"2550\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3929883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Iron Maiden EddFest poster. CREDIT: PRESS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While it isn\u2019t yet clear if it was the heatwave that caused the power outage at the venue, there is a strong possibility that it was behind the malfunction \u2013 as around 68,000 households in France were left without electricity due to the extreme weather (via <em>France24<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p>The outlet also reports that Tuesday (June 23) was the hottest day on record in the country, and as a result, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum restricted visiting hours, and transport was severely delayed.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the Paris show, Iron Maiden told fans that they would be implementing a no-phones policy for the gig as it was being filmed professionally for a concert film.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe standing\/General Admission area in La D\u00e9fense Arena will be entirely phone-free to make sure the experience is optimal for the live recording of the Run For Your Lives Tour film,\u201d they shared. \u201cYondr pouches will be provided upon entry to the venue to store your mobile device during the show. Your device will be locked in the pouch on arrival and unlocked when you leave at the end of the night.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The \u2018Run For Your Lives\u2019 tour continues at Copenhell in Copenhagen tonight (June 24), and will conclude with a stop at Knebworth House on July 11. The latter will be a headline set as part of their own two-day festival, Eddfest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/iron-maiden-issue-statement-after-plans-to-film-phones-free-paris-gig-derailed-by-massive-city-wide-power-cut-3952923&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/iron-maiden@2000&#215;1270.jpg&#8221;] NewsMusic News Iron Maiden issue statement after plans to film phones-free Paris gig derailed by massive city-wide power cut \u201cYour patience, understanding and unwavering support through an extremely challenging situation meant the world to us\u201d By Liberty Dunworth 24th June 2026 Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, 2026. 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