Danny O’Donoghue of The Script said that performing concerts in the Philippines is unique because he can identify the Filipino accent in the crowd singing along.

On Monday’s episode of “Unang Hirit,” the Irish singer shared what makes performing for Filipino fans memorable.

“It’s so surreal,” he said. “If you listen collectively, the last time we did the Araneta Coliseum, you can hear the Filipino accent.”

“It’s very unique,” he added. “Everyone is in tune and in sync.”

Before ending his guesting on the morning show, Danny treated the audience to a live performance of “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved.”

The vocalist also shared a heartfelt message for Filipino fans and thanked them for their unwavering support for the band.

“You’re nearly the number one country for support for The Script around the world, so every time we come here it’s an absolute honor,” he said.

“We just want to keep coming back again and again,” he added. “That’s what this is all about, to show our appreciation for our Filipino fans.”

Danny made quite an entrance on “Unang Hirit” riding a . At the morning show, he was also treated to a full Filipino breakfast, and got to sample longganisa, sisig, and pandesal.

The Script is bringing their tour to Manila with a show at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City in March 2027.

In 2025, the Irish band also visited the country as part of their “Satellites” world tour.

Some of The Script’s classic hits include “Breakeven,” “For the First Time,” and “Hall of Fame (feat. will.i.am).”

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Araneta Coliseum

The Araneta Coliseum, also known as the “Big Dome,” is a historic indoor arena located in Quezon City, Philippines. Opened in 1960, it was the largest indoor arena in the world at the time and has hosted numerous iconic events, including the famous “Thrilla in Manila” boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in 1975. Today, it remains a premier venue for sports, concerts, and cultural events in the Philippines.

SM Mall of Asia Arena

The SM Mall of Asia Arena is a large indoor multipurpose arena located in Pasay, Philippines, adjacent to the SM Mall of Asia complex. Opened in 2012, it was built by SM Prime Holdings to host concerts, sporting events, and entertainment shows, quickly becoming a premier venue in Metro Manila. The arena has a capacity of up to 20,000 people and has hosted major international acts, including the 2018 Miss Universe pageant and various K-pop concerts.