FESTIVALS 2027

About the band

The Lack of Commitments has fast become the UKs definitive tribute to Alan Parker’s triumphant and acclaimed movie ‘The Commitments’. Formed by a group of passionate musicians, dedicated to replicating the sound and ethos of The Commitments, the band has established itself as a must-see act on the UK tribute circuit. The attention to detail,  authentic arrangements, soulful vocal harmonies and powerful brass lines gives a show that is an immersive experience. The band has performed at hundreds of festivals and venues over the UK. Venues such as Rhodehouse, Secret Garden, Empire, Burton Elite, The Diamond, Stramash, Granvilles and festivals including Rock and Bowl, Trentham, Staffs Fest, Stone Live, Edinburgh, along with two five date tours of Cyprus under their belts, consistently leaves audiences dancing and singing along to every beloved hit. From ‘Mustang Sally’ to ‘Try a Little Tenderness’ the dynamic stage presence and high-energy interaction makes The LOC a perfect fit for any festival seeking to ignite a crowd with the timeless appeal of sweet soul music.

They are the hard working, saviours of soul.

The band often performs a two set show, with the first set featuring music from the film The Commitments with the very best music from the film and the two subsequent soundtrack albums. Audiences will hear classic tunes from artists such as Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin, Joe Tex and Percy Sledge. Nowhere to Run, Take Me to the River, Destination Anywhere, Hard to Handle, Mr Pitiful, I Never Loved a Man, Show Me, Try a Little Tenderness, I Can’t Stand the Rain and the inimitable Mustang Sally.

The second set has a costume change and packs the dancefloor with a high energy set of soul and motown classics. The band has plundered the soul archives, plucking the very best from the atlantic, motown, detroit, stax and chicago eras with classics to keep the party going. Songs from artists such as James Brown, The Marvelettes, The O’Jays, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Jackie Wilson and the queen of soul Aretha Franklin herself. Tracks such as Respect, Higher and Higher, Love Train, Soul Man, I Got You (I Feel Good), Reach Out,  Signed, Sealed, Delivered & Proud Mary entertain.