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Paul McCartneys Reddit Account Temporarily Banned After Concert Post

Published 31 March 2026

Paul McCartney's official Reddit account faced a temporary ban on March 30 after the legendary musician attempted to share photos from his recent phone-free concerts with fans on the platform. The incident occurred following two intimate performances at the 1,200-capacity Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on March 27 and 28, marking McCartney's first live shows since concluding his Got Back Tour in November 2025.

The account, which had been dormant for years and is believed to be managed by McCartney's team, was reactivated to post in the r/PaulMcCartney subreddit. The message read: "Hope you enjoyed the show at Fonda Theatre last night. As last night was a phone-free experience, we wanted to make sure you had some memories from the show to share with friends, family and loved ones." It included a Dropbox link to images and videos from the event, urging fans to spread them on social media using the hashtag #PaulRocksTheFonda. The concerts enforced a strict no-phone policy, requiring attendees to lock away their devices to encourage full immersion in the music.

Hours after the post went live, the thread was removed, and the account was banned, prompting confusion and amusement among...

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