# Andrew Strong Performs The Commitments

**Featured** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 8 May 2024  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/andrew-strong-performs-the-commitments/

ANDREW STRONG, the Irish Singer and Actor finally returns to Australia for the first time since 2018 to perform THE COMMITMENTS iconic Soundtrack in Full. Born into a musical family, Strong who was only 18 at the time, is best known for his portrayal of Deco Cuffe in the 1991 Global hit movie The Commitments. With a career…

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**ANDREW STRONG**, the Irish Singer and Actor finally returns to Australia for the first time since 2018 to perform **THE COMMITMENTS **iconic Soundtrack in Full.

Born into a musical family, Strong who was only 18 at the time, is best known for his portrayal of Deco Cuffe in the 1991 Global hit movie **The Commitments**. With a career spanning over three decades, Strong continues to captivate audiences, selling out shows wherever he goes, with his soulful performances and dynamic presence and breathing nostalgia into such world-wide hits from the Soundtrack such as* ****‘Mustang Sally’, ‘Take Me to The River’, ‘Chain of Fools’, ‘Try A Little Tenderness’*** and more.

**THE COMMITMENTS** was a film which captured many a phenomenon, though none more resounding than the talents of **ANDREW STRONG**. It was a dive into the gritty underground scene of Northside Dublin in the 1980s, one highlighted by a time of social unrest.

A huge commercial success in its own right;** THE COMMITMENTS** soundtrack spent 51 weeks in the ARIA Top 40 peaking at #1. It has sold well over 12 million copies world-wide and collected a string of major awards including 4 BAFTAS’s and a Grammy nomination.

**ANDREW STRONG**‘s upcoming tour will be an unforgettable night for fans of **THE COMMITMENTS **film and its soundtrack, which celebrated the soul influenced sounds of Dublin. Strong’s powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence made him a standout in the film, and now audiences can once again relive the magic of one of the greatest soundtracks of all time.

*“He sings like a Guinness-soaked angel” *(glam Adelaide)

*“Nothing is better than seeing an awesome singer backed by a big six-piece band who were super tight and had all the moves and grooves”* (Hi Fi Way)

*“Andrew Strong’s voice, as powerful as it was in ‘The Commitments’ over two decades ago, has aged like fine whiskey on oak, delivering a soulful and unforgettable performance”* (100% Rock)

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