{"id":4395,"date":"2024-12-05T00:01:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T00:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaudie.co.uk\/press\/?p=4395"},"modified":"2024-12-04T21:04:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T21:04:00","slug":"the-script-satellites-world-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gaudie.co.uk\/wpress\/index.php\/arts\/2024\/12\/05\/the-script-satellites-world-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"The Script Satellites World Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

With hope and resilience as their message, The Script delivered a nearly two-hour long performance of their greatest hits, just 18 months after the death of band member Mark Sheehan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As an opening act, Scottish-born Tom Walker set the tone for the evening with an energetic performance including hits \u201cJust You and I\u201d and \u201cLeave a Light On\u201d which prepared fans for a night of unforgettable music.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Just 30 minutes later, as the lights dimmed and the crowd buzzed with excitement, there was no doubt as to who was headlining Glasgow\u2019s OVO Hydro.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Signalling the show\u2019s hopeful direction straight away, the night began with a calming melody, not unlike something you might hear in the Irish countryside. Ben Sargeant and Ben Weaver, the two-touring band-turned-frontmen then transformed the night into a rocky instrumental bonanza, which kept the crowd cheering for more.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As the rhythm built, drummer Glen Power took his place on the B stage, his steady beats laying the groundwork for the dramatic entrance of frontman Danny O\u2019Donoghue. While O\u2019Donoghue is the clear fan favourite, Glen Power certainly keeps the crowd enraptured with his drumming skill.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As anticipation built, the opening notes of the 2010 hit, \u201cYou Won\u2019t Feel a Thing\u201d, rang out, cueing O\u2019Donoghue\u2019s dramatic entrance. Dressed in a red sequinned shirt and black trench coat, the Irishman walked through the crowd under glowing blue lights thrilling fans along the path. O\u2019Donoghue\u2019s charismatic entrance showed how much he enjoys interacting with fans, and how much they adore him in return.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With the show underway, it was the band\u2019s 2008 hit \u201cThe Man Who Can\u2019t Be Moved\u201d which really energised the crowd, with every person in the 14,500-seat arena belting out the words to the infamous ballad.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The band\u2019s seamless movements between the main and B stages kept the audience engaged, ensuring every fan felt part of the experience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Script\u2019s first night headlining Scotland\u2019s largest city was always set to be a poignant night as the band took to the Hydro\u2019s iconic stage for the first time without founding member Mark Sheehan who died in April 2023.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dedicating a song to Sheehan, Danny thanked the crowd for their support since his death. Addressing the emotional crowd he said:\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI want to thank you all for all your support over the past year and a half, all of your messages, your prayers since we lost our bandmate Mark Sheehan,\u201d he said, met with cheers and applause.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The emotional highlight came during their performance of \u201cIf You Could See Me Now\u201d, a song written about the deaths of O\u2019Donoghue and Shehan\u2019s parents. This time Danny altered the lyrics to dedicate the song to Mark, singing, \u201cMark Sheehan, we\u2019re just missing you now.\u201d The heartfelt moment left the audience visibly moved in a fitting tribute to their late bandmate.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As the show\u2019s end loomed near, it was time for another crowd favourite, the 2010 hit \u201cFor The First Time\u201d. By the end of the show, the band had,as O\u2019Donoghue charmingly described, almost \u201cblown the roof off the place\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At the end of the song, O\u2019Donoghue led the crowd in an a capella rendition of the song\u2019s bridge, the band leaving the stage to the sound of the crowd singing \u201cOh these times are hard, yeah they\u2019re making us crazy don\u2019t give up on me baby\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The band then reemerged for a three-song encore, led by their newest single \u201cHome Is Where the Hurt Is\u201d, culminating with the band\u2019s biggest hit, the 2012 song \u201cHall of Fame\u201d, belted out by O\u2019Donoghue in a room illuminated by smartphone torches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As the night drew to a close, the lasting sound of applause and joy echoed around the sold-out arena, making it a night the crowd are unlikely to forget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This was my seventh time seeing The Script, though my first time in Glasgow, with the band choosing to omit the granite city from their tour dates this time around. Nothing beats a home crowd, and this show definitely wasn\u2019t a patch on their appearances at the P&J Live or the old AECC, but it was no surprise that the band put on a show stopping performance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At times O\u2019Donoghue\u2019s voice seemed tired, with some of the songs played in a different key to aid the live performance. While this didn\u2019t detract from the show, it is a reminder of the band\u2019s changing dynamics. Mark Sheehan\u2019s presence was sorely missed; however the band\u2019s energy, particularly O\u2019Donoghue\u2019s, kept audience momentum high in yet another unmissable gig, making resilience in the face of hardship a key theme of the night.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Next time they\u2019re in town, make sure you don\u2019t miss The Script \u2013 even if you have to travel to Glasgow. I promise it\u2019s worth it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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