Irish rock band Aslan are set to return to the stage in 2024 "after a lot of thought and consideration" it has been revealed today.

Sharing the news on social media, Aslan announced that they will be returning to play for fans next week, complete with a new singer.

In a heartfelt message shared on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, the band revealed the exciting announcement saying that they have decided "to continue playing music for their loyal and loving fans. Through this they hope to do Christy proud".

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— Aslan (@OfficialAslan) December 15, 2023

Although it was announced that a new singer would be joining the line up, the North Dublin rock group made it clear that "in no way are they a replacement for Christy as this is absolutely impossible, there will never be another Christy Dignam".

It was today announced that Vicar Street is set to host a "Christy Dignam A Celebration" on Friday, May 3, 2024 – a night dedicated to honouring the life and music of Christy Dignam, Aslan's lead singer who passed away in June of this year. The event will feature renowned Irish musicians performing songs and sharing stories.

The band said today however that they had no part in organising the tribute gig, but that Dignam's family did and that they 'wished them the best with the event held in his memory'.