Arcade Fire Ditches 'Hip & Trendy' Dress Code

PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN — Arcade Fire is saying that fans can wear whatever they want to its exclusive Brooklyn record release show.

The ultra- popular band had reportedly issued a strict hipster-Utopian dress code for an exclusive South Slope show this week – and if you weren't deemed "HIP & TRENDY" enough, you wouldn't be getting in.

The band is playing an intimate gig at Grand Prospect Hall for Thursday that will showcase the new tunes that are on an album, "Everything Now," that's set to be released Friday. The limited number of tickets were given out through a ticket lottery.

But with the tickets reportedly came a super-controlling ruling on what the band deems fashionable. It also dictated that cellphones cannot be used. And if you didn't follow the rules, you should stay at home. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

Brooklyn Vegan shared the email that was sent to ticket lottery winners:

PHONE-FREE VIEWING EXPERIENCE:

No cellphones, cameras or recording devices will be allowed at this show. Upon arrival, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be unlocked at the end of the show. Guests maintain possession of their phones throughout the night, and if needed, may access their phones at designated Yondr unlocking stations in the lobby.

WHAT TO WEAR:

Our dress code is HIP & TRENDY as if you are going to a concert or night out with friends! The event is standing-room-only so please plan accordingly.

PLEASE DO NOT WEAR shorts, large logos, flip flops, tank tops, crop tops, baseball hats, solid white or red clothing. We reserve the right to deny entry to anyone dressed inappropriately.

Now, the band says, "Wear whatever you want to any show."

Stereogum notes that this isn't the first time the band has tried something like this before, with a strict dress code for its 2013 arena tour. The band later said it was "super not mandatory."

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