The Script’s Emotional Glastonbury Tribute to Mark Sheehan Still Echoes Through the Crowd
Standing under the lights of the iconic Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, The Script delivered a performance that was more than just a setlist—it was a raw, emotional tribute to a brother, a best friend, and a founding bandmate: Mark Sheehan. Two years have passed since Mark’s heartbreaking death in April 2023 at the age of 46, following a brief illness, but his presence was felt more than ever this weekend.
Frontman Danny O’Donoghue paused during their performance to address the crowd with words that pierced through the festival noise and found a home in every heart listening. After performing their breakthrough hit The Man Who Can’t Be Moved , Danny took a seat at the edge of the stage and opened up in a moment of pure vulnerability. “There’s one person I really wish was here to see this,” he said. “We lost my best mate and the founding member of The Script, Mark Sheehan, nearly a year and a half ago. I just want to thank every single person here for keeping us going—for all your thoughts and prayers.”
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His voice quivered with grief and gratitude as the crowd roared in support. And then, with a heartfelt glance upward, Danny added, “I know he’s having a whiskey right now, looking down on us.” The moment built to a beautiful crescendo as the band launched into If You Could See Me Now , a song already soaked in nostalgia but now overflowing with meaning.
Mark’s legacy with The Script is one etched in both music history and deep friendship. From forming the band with Danny and drummer Glen Power back in 2001 in Dublin, to topping charts and selling 20 million records worldwide, Mark’s contribution was immense and unforgettable. His journey started long before fame—first as a hip-hop dancer and teacher, then as part of the earlier band Mytown with Danny. But it was The Script that would become their life’s work, their shared dream, their bond.
His death left a void that Danny has openly admitted nearly swallowed him whole. In interviews, he’s spoken of turning to alcohol, smoking—anything to numb the loss. But in late 2023, he made a conscious decision to face the grief head-on. “I want to face it stone cold sober,” he said. And he did. By May 2024, he was clean and creatively awakened again, describing it as emerging from a black cloud and returning to music with new clarity.
So, this Glastonbury set wasn’t just a gig. It was healing. It was memory. It was tribute. And it was love, shouted from one of the world’s most celebrated stages to the soul of someone who helped build that dream from the ground up.
For those who watched, sang along, or simply stood in silence with eyes closed, that tribute wasn’t just heard—it was felt . Mark Sheehan’s spirit was right there on stage. Not just in the chords, or lyrics, or cheers—but in the brotherhood that endures.
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