The statue was originally scheduled to be revealed during the town's annual tribute to the late singer, Bonfest, but an organizer for the event, Graham Galloway says that the unveiling has been pushed back until next year.

"We have made the decision to push the unveiling of the statue back to next year's Bonfest, which will take place in May 2015," said Galloway. "Artist John McKenna has now started work on the statue after a public vote confirmed the final design will include bagpipes over Bon's shoulder.