CHART-TOPPING band The Script has announced a surprise gig in Manchester. 

The band will be playing live at O'Sheas on Princess Street at 1.30pm today, Friday. 

Doors open at 12.30pm and it will be free entry by wristband only. 

 To qualify for entry, fans need to bring a CD, a ticket from a previous or current tour, official band T-shirt/merch or similar by The Script in exchange for ONE WRISTBAND PER PERSON.

There's only 150 places so fans are urged to get there fast.