ANDREW STRONG

Adds 2nd Sydney and Adelaide Shows

To Australian Tour

(Performing The Commitments Soundtrack In Full)

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He hits our shores in March and now due to overwhelming demand Andrew Strong has added a 2^nd Melbourne Show! This show will take place on Tuesday 13^th March at the Croxton Bandroom. Tickets are on sale NOW via HERE.

The gritty underground scene of Northside Dublin in the 1980s, the social unrest of the time…THE COMMITMENTS was a film which captured many a phenomena, though none more resounding than the talents of ANDREW STRONG.

In 1991, Strong was introduced to the world through his portrayal of Declan “Deco” Cuffe, lead vocalist of fictional Irish soul band THE COMMITMENTS from the film of the same name. Now, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the award-winning film, Strong will be returning to Australia to perform the classic soundtrack in full.

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“Strong seems to reach into his own soul and pull us all in his desired direction” – My Event Guide

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After the film, Strong would go on to pursue his career as a singer songwriter, eventually returning to where it all began years later, performing the film’s hits “Mustang Sally”, “Try A Little Tenderness”, “Chain of Fools”, “Take Me To The River”, “In the Midnight Hour” plus
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 Following the trials and tribulations of vocalist Deco, his band and their starry-eyed manager Jimmy Rabbitte. THE COMMITMENTS was released to critical acclaim (Collecting 4 BAFTA’s) with the sound track selling over 12 million copies. Andrew was nominated for a BAFTA AWARD for Best Supporting Role and also for a Grammy for his Contribution in The Commitments.

 A huge commercial success in its own right, THE COMMITMENTS soundtrack spent 51 weeks in the ARIA Top 40 peaking at #1. Since announcing plans to mark 25 years since the first performing the music, Strong has sold out venues all over the world, testament to the impact the film, and music, had on the world.

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ANDREW STRONG

AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES

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Tuesday 6th March – Adelaide – The Gov (new show)

Friday 9th March – Tweed Heads – Twin Towns

Saturday 10th March – Brisbane – Eatons Hill Hotel

Sunday 11th March – Canberra – Canberra Theatre

Tuesday 13^th March – Melbourne – Croxton Bandroom

Wednesday 14th March – Sydney – Factory Theatre

Friday 16th March – Melbourne – 170 Russell

Sunday 18th March – Sydney – Factory Theatre (new show)

Thursday 22nd March – Adelaide – The Gov

Friday 23rd March – Perth – Astor Theatre

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TICKETS

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AMN – DB