Glen Hansard is set to receive a huge honour – the first Brendan Behan award.
The musician will be honoured with the award because of his outstanding contribution to the arts.
The Oscar winner will be presented with the inaugural DIT award in the Gleeson Theatre in Dublin tonight.
Award: Glen is set to receive a huge honour from DIT for his contribution to the arts | IRISH FILM BOARD
According to The Herald, the award was established by the students of DIT societies in memory of the author to acknowledge those who have demonstrated excellence in the arts, culture and the media.
“Behan paved the way for Irish talent abroad. We can’t think of a better Irishman to be the first recipient of the Brendan Behan Award – Glen Hansard, an Irish treasure,” the chair of DIT Student Media and Arts Committee, Tara Kelleher, said.
Meanwhile, the 46-year-old will be joining his favourite band on stage early next year.
