He hits our shores in March and now due to overwhelming demand Andrew Strong has added a 2nd Melbourne Show! This show will take place on Tuesday 13th March at the Croxton Bandroom. Tickets are on sale NOW via: https://tickets.metropolistouring.com/Default.aspx?Event=82970
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.
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.
ANDREW STRONG AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
Friday 9th March – Tweed Heads – Twin Towns
Saturday 10th March – Brisbane – Eatons Hill Hotel
Sunday 11th March – Canberra – Canberra Theatre
Tuesday 13th March – Melbourne – Croxton Bandroom (new show)
Wednesday 14th March – Sydney – Factory Theatre
Friday 16th March – Melbourne – 170 Russell
Thursday 22nd March – Adelaide – The Gov
Friday 23rd March – Perth – Astor Theatre
TICKETS
Presale – Wednesday 22nd Nov 9am (local time through to onsale)
On sale – Friday 24th Nov 9am (local time)
From: https://metropolistouring.com/andrew-strong-the-commitments/
