Iron Maiden’s concert in Paris on Monday night (22.06.26) was cut short due to a pesky power cut.
The Fear of the Dark rockers’ fans had to wait an hour at La Défense Arena before the show could be resumed and it had to end at 11.30pm due to the venue’s strict curfew.
Bruce Dickinson and co were performing the Powerslave track 2 Minutes to Midnight when the power went down.
Not only were fans dealing with the delay, but Paris is amidst a heatwave, and with no air conditioning due to the power being down, many left before the band came back onstage.
The Greek Iron Maiden Fan Club shared the following account to its Facebook page: “Hot news out of Paris…
At 2 Minutes to Midnight the power went out for over an hour… Too many people have left.
The band carried on from Rime of the Ancient Mariner without any connection to each other or the audience…
11:32 police did not allow encore with Aces High, Fear of the Dark and Wasted Years, all in one live that was filmed!!!
The heatwave damages .. (sic)”
A fan wrote on Iron Maiden’s Facebook post: “Please Iron Maiden release the show how it was.
“It’s a piece of Maiden history !
“It was frustrating not to have the encores but what we had was outstanding !”
The band was filming the show for their Run For Your Lives Tour film, and had made the standing area “phone-free”.
Iron Maiden always encourage fans to enjoy their shows without a smartphone in hand.
Those with GA tickets were given a Yondr pouch to keep their phones locked away for the duration of the show.
A social media post by the band read: “Tomorrow’s show at La Défense Arena will use Yondr pouches to make the standing/General Admission floor entirely phone-free while we record the ‘Run For Your Lives’ Tour film. This will enable us to create the optimal viewing experience for our fans on release, and a unique viewing experience for our standing fans in Paris.
“If you have a standing ticket, your device will be locked in the pouch on arrival and unlocked when you leave at the end of the night.
“Bring a physical payment card to use at the bars and merch stands.
“There are areas within the arena where you will be able to access your phone for emergencies.
“Your pouch will stay with you for the duration of the show – no one else will be handling your device.
“Head to the venue early to make sure everything goes smoothly.
“This is ONLY for the standing area at tomorrow’s show. No other show will use Yondr pouches. This was declared when the tickets went on sale last year. Adjustments for disabled customers are available with proof of disability. Pouches can be unlocked in designated areas for you to access your phone should you need to.”