Commitment to soul: the Commitments are the pride of Ireland. Their 1991 film has been seen by an estimated one billion people, fuelled a revival of soul music in Ireland, and ranked 33rd in the British Film Industry's top 100 films of all time.

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Commitment to soul: the Commitments are the pride of Ireland. Their 1991 film has been seen by an estimated one billion people, fuelled a revival of soul music in Ireland, and ranked 33rd in the British Film Industry's top 100 films of all time.

Swiss News was fortunate to meet up with this friendly and talented group at the Brienzersee Rockfestival, and hear about their interesting history and future plans.

'In the midnight hour'

An hour or so after their amazing performance in a crowded, steamy, smoke-filled tent, some of the members bead for their mountain hotel to catch up on sleep. On t...

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