The Lack of Commitments, the hard working saviours of soul are booking for festivals, theatre shows and venues for 2026. Fresh from our second international tour in Cyprus this reel showcases our high energy show, with a full set of music from The Commitments movie and a second set of soul classics to keep you dancing.
The Lack of Commitments have fast become the UKs definitive tribute to Alan Parker’s triumphant and acclaimed movie ‘The Commitments’. Since forming, as a collective of passionate musicians dedicated to replicating the sound and ethos of The Commitments, ‘The Lack of Commitments’ quickly established itself as a must-see act on the UK tribute circuit. Their meticulous attention to detail, from the authentic arrangements to the soulful vocal harmonies and powerful brass lines, ensures a show that is not just a performance, but an immersive experience. Having performed at venues such as Rhodehouse, Empire, Burton Elite, The Diamond, Stramash, Granvilles and with the Rock and Bowl, Staffs Fest, Stone Live, Edinburgh Festival and two five date tours of Cyprus under their belts, they consistently leave audiences dancing and singing along to every beloved hit, from ‘Mustang Sally’ to ‘Try a Little Tenderness’. Their dynamic stage presence and commitment to high-energy interaction make them 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.
