Arcade Fire on Arena Tour Dress Code Controversy: "Please Relax"
"It's super not mandatory."
By Evan Minsker on November 20, 2013 at 06:30 p.m.
After the news surfaced that Arcade Fire were asking fans to "please wear formal attire or costume" to their upcoming arena shows, the news was met with some negative reactions. The band have now responded with a note on their Facebook:
To everyone really upset about us asking people to dress up at our shows… please relax. It's super not mandatory. It just makes for a more fun carnival when we are all in it together. So far these have been the best shows we have ever played.
See you soon.
Love,
Arcade Fire
Here's their video for "Reflektor":
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