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Sean Martin: Liverpool Band The Night Café pay tribute to their Lead Singer and lifetime best-friend.



Tribute photo of Sean Martin posted by the band.

Words by: Connor Fludgate

The Night Café formed in 2014 after they had all met at school. The band consisted of Sean Martin, Josh Higgins, Carl Dillon and Arran O'Connell Whittle.


Although the specifics are unknown, Sean Martin, passed away suddenly at the age of 26. The announcement came from the band's Instagram page.


Martin had announced on his personal social media accounts in April of 2022 that he was unwell and undergoing surgery throughout the week of his birthday, not long following the end of their last tour together as a full collective.


Many artists had come together to pay tribute to Sean, with the likes of The Wombats, who was described as "Literally the nicest, most lovely guy to have around on tour. . . Not to mention how talented and amazing he was. . . Our thoughts are with you all and Sean's closest. Lots of love and fond memories, The Bats x"


The band had noted that they are "devastated to share the sudden passing of out best friend Sean." Further on they added that "Words can't describe the pain we are feeling right now, we're still struggling to process it all."


In April 2022, Martin revealed he had been struggling with his health and would be having surgery, prompting the band to pull out of some shows with The Wombats.


He wrote at the time: "Thankfully though I've recently had a diagnosis which explains what's been going on, but unfortunately it means I need to go into surgery next week (on my birthday)."


He said the band were "wounded" by the cancellation but added they were "excited to finally be able to move forward properly with nothing in our way".


Sean was an 'Amazing talent'

The group added: "Sean was not just our bandmate, he was our childhood best friend that we shared so many memories with before the band even started . . .    We made so many more memories along the way and achieved things we only dreamt of that we will cherish forever."


Carl Dillon posted a collection of photos and writing "Love you so much Sean" with the addition of broken heart emojis.


The Night Café released their debut EP 'Get Away From The Feeling' in 2017 and in 2019, released their debut album, 0151.


The band said Sean's memory would "live on forever in our hearts and through the music he put out into the world for you all".


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