The referendum on marriage equality takes place this Friday, and while many have been vocal in their support, it's important that everyone turns up to the polls on the day to make sure their vote counts. 

In an effort to remind you that your voice won't be heard if you don't vote, the Straight Up for Equality group have teamed up with comedian Daviod O'Doherty to urge you not be like the guy in the video, who was "really, really busy" and didn't manage to make it to the polls.

If only he hadn't spent all that time playing the recorder...