Madonna shuts down phones at The Abbey as surprise DJ set turns chaotic
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Madonna placed a strong focus on a no-phone policy during her surprise DJ set at The Abbey in West Hollywood, where she debuted new music and urged fans to stay fully present in the moment.
The pop icon, 67, appeared behind the DJ booth shortly after midnight on Saturday during a Club Confessions event at the iconic LGBTQ+ nightclub. The night quickly turned into an intimate preview of her upcoming era, reportedly tied to her Confession II project.
Oh my goodness, Madonna’s daughter Addison Rae was there too! It was so wild; Mother had to scold her children for not partying like they used to in the 90s. “Put your phones down and your mother-fucking arms up!” Iconic! 👑❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/0rauVK5w9j
Despite the restriction, fans were treated to the debut of two unreleased tracks, including “Love Sensation” and a second song titled “Freedom,” which she played in demo form. She also blended in older material such as “Hung Up” and “I Feel So Free,” with longtime collaborator Stuart Price helping shape the continuous dance-driven set.
The event also served as a birthday celebration for Club Confessions host Tristan Schukraft and attracted a high-profile crowd including Lourdes Leon, Cara Delevingne, Addison Rae, and other celebrities and performers.
Before Madonna took over, DJs Romy and DJ Mez Monty warmed up the venue with remixes and club edits, building anticipation for her arrival.
Madonna’s insistence on a phone-free environment stood out as a defining moment of the night, turning the performance into one of her most immersive and controlled live experiences in recent years.