The Script have joined the line-up for Electric Picnic.
The festival announced the news on Friday, writing: “We’re beyond excited to welcome @thescriptofficial to the Electric Picnic ‘Hall of Fame’ 😉🎶✨.”
Meanwhile, the band said: “IRELAND! We are playing @epfestival !! Beyond excited to perform back home again 💚.”
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It comes just months after the death of their beloved bandmate Mark Sheehan.
The guitarist sadly passed away at the age 46 in April, after a short illness.
In a statement at the time, the band said: “Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness. The family and group ask fans to respect their privacy at this tragic time.”
Lead singer Danny O’Donoghue and drummer Glen Power later posted a tribute to Mark on social media, as they vowed to keep touring without him.
The bandmates revealed they will be dedicating the song Arms Open from their 2017 album Freedom Child to him at their shows.
Alongside a montage of clips featuring Mark, they wrote: “Arms Open meant so much to the three of us. It sums up our journey together from the start, always there for each other.”
“It also sums up our best friend, he was there for friends and family above everything else. That’s what #TheScriptFamily is all about. Mark would want us all to keep going so that’s what we’re going to do.”
“We’d like to celebrate Mark at our next two shows with you. Hold up a digital candle on your phone during Arms Open and we’ll all remember him together 🕯️,” they added. “Big love. Danny and Glen ❤️🙌❤️.”
The Script formed back in 2001 – consisting of Mark, Danny and Glen.
They released their debut single We Cry, followed by their debut album, titled The Script, in 2008.
The Dublin-based band have sold over 20 million albums worldwide.
Some of their most well-known songs include Man Who Can’t Be Moved, For The First Time, Hall of Fame, Superheroes and The Last Time.
