The Script

The Script
The Script performing on the Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2008
Background information
Origin	Dublin, Ireland
Genres	Alternative rock, pop rock, indie pop
Years active	2005-present
Labels	Sony Music Entertainment
Associated acts	will.i.am
Website	Official site

The Script is an Irish alternative rock band from Dublin. They have had several hits topping the charts all around the world, the best known are "The Man Who Can't Be Moved", "Breakeven", "Nothing" and "Hall of Fame".

The group consists of three group members, Danny O'Donoghue, Mark Sheehan and Glen Power.

Biography

Danny O'Donoghue and Mark Sheehan met in a club in The Liberties area of Dublin, the were drawn to each other through a shared liking of music, mostly they're love to R & B music (Rhythm & Blues).

Danny and Mark started making demos for other artists, but when they met the drummer, Glen Power, the objective changed. The pair had never heard him playing, but they made a connection that motivated Sheehan to invite Glen on a working holiday to Los Angeles. In one week, the trio produced three songs.

The band's influences include a diverse group of artists that include U2, Coldplay, The Police, The Neptunes, Timbaland, and Van Morrison.

The Script in OESC

On 18 October 2012 it was announced that Ireland would return to the 13th edition of Own Eurovision Song Contest represented by The Script and their hit single "Hall of Fame" featured by the American rapper will.i.am.

Ed.	Representing	Host	Song	Final	Points	Semi	Points
#13	Ireland	Warzaw	"Hall of Fame"	X	X	09	54
#18	Ireland	Bucharest	"If you could see me now"	22	81	03	88

Awards and achievements
Preceded by One Direction with "Live while we're young"	Ireland in Own Eurovision Song Contest OESC #13	Succeeded by Celtic Woman with Amazing Grace
Preceded by Brian McFadden feat Delta Goodrem with Mistakes	Ireland in Own Eurovision Song Contest OESC #18	Succeeded by Girls Aloud with Beautiful 'cause you love me