Hopefully the snow will let up for these January dates!

Fri 22nd Jan: Deano and Greg

Help for Heroes fundraiser @ Retros,Wind Street. Deano and Greg from No Obligation will be playing a special acoustic set to help this very worthy cause - there will be prize giveaways including signed Swans and Ospreys shirts and also boxing gloves signed by Enzo Maccarinelli who will be there signing them on the night.

Doors are 8pm and Entry is £3 on Door

Saturday 30th January: No Obligation back to their birthplace

No Obligation @ The Office, Castle Gardens, Swansea: The band will be going back to the Swansea venue where Dean and Alex formed the band at the very start - going back to our birthplace. This will be a special gig.

Starting around 9pm, Entry is FREE, Support TBC

Hope to see you there guys!!!

No Ob x

 

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We just wanted to say a big Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all of you and a massive thanks to everyone that has shown us support over the last year - friends, family, radio presenters (especially Siany from The Wave, Jay from Bay Radio and Russ, Caroline, Mark and Stu from Radio Tircoed), promoters, venues (Carol, Rich and Rob -Milkwood Jam, Steve - Oceana, Becca and Adam - Vice), magazines, local reporters, you have all been brilliant to us and we really appreciate it.

Of course, our biggest thanks go out to everyone that has come to see us play this year. It means a lot to see everyone come out and support bands that are chasing the dream and write their own music.

*Deano's round up of 2009 for No Obligation*

Last year was a good year for us:

Selected to play the first ever Swansea Live festival - May - 20 bands were selected to play out of hundreds and it turned out to be a massive success. Swansea BID really out did themselves and put on a great event. We have been asked back to the next one if it happens and we were mentioned as a highlight band in the press. More events like this please!!!

Finalists of Oceana's Club Idol Competition- June/July- we entered this not expecting to get anywhere as we are a rock band but we ended up being voted through to the final by judges from the South Wales Evening Post, The Wave 96.4fm and Mark Jermin from the Mark Jermin Stage School. The final was brilliant and we had an amazing night, playing our new song ''Party'' for the first ever time to a big Oceana crowd.

Llanelli Battle of the Bands- July/August - We played our heat in Turnstyles in Llanelli, and we were amazed at how much the people liked us, and how appreciative they were of good live music. The whole point of this competition was to bring back the buzz of live music to the area and it certainly did that. The locals voted us through to the final held in the Metbar which was packed. The crowd seemed to really like us and we think we did ourselves proud. Huge thanks to the Metbar, Turnstyles, Cadno Music, Feedback Magazine and the judges and to everyone that turned up to cheer the bands on!  

Headlining 2nd Stage at Pontardawe festival again - August - It was so good last year they asked us back again. What a gig! Hands down the biggest and loudest sing-a-long we have ever had! Big thanks to Izzy, Ruth and David and all the team for having us back and putting up with us even though we were loud and drowned out the act on the main stage - oops ;)

First Swansea Band to headline the new stage built at Vice rock club - September -  this was quite an honor - since its completion the stage has been graced by acts like LA Guns, Heavens Basement, Wednesday 13 and more and we will be returning there to gig with 'Spit Like this'

The Monster Bash Halloween Gig 2009 - October - I worked my ass off organising and promoting this gig, we all did, and I really wanted to prove that if venues, promoters and bands worked together as a team then it could bring results and prove there is hope for Swansea's music scene. Mission accomplished.

We played to a near capacity crowd in Milkwood Jam and donated £250 of the profits to the Wave 96.4fm Cash for Kids Charity. Once again huge thanks to the sponsors (Dynamic Rock Indoor Climbing Centre, TeamForce Paintball, VUE Cinema, The Wave, Milkwood Jam), Mike Leahy for the flyers, Forever Vendetta (who worked their asses off helping me promote it) The Vintage Sound and the Glass Leaves, Jahonny Rickwood for hosting, and all that came down to an amazing night!

Supporting the Automatic and The Futureheads - November - We were invited to support these guys playing at a BBC Children in Need Fundraiser in Oceana, Swansea. A big honor for us, we jumped at the chance! This is the biggest support slot we have had since Lucie Diamond last year. Pics and Vids coming soon! As far as I know this was also the first ever live music event held in Oceana and ourselves and Sierra Alpha were the two local supporting acts that were part of it!

This year has also seen us working with England Based clothing company Charge Clothing - you may have noticed us wearing some very cool T-shirts at some of our gigs! Check them out www.chargeclothing.com

It's been a year of mostly highs for us and having your support has certainly contributed to that! We look forward to seeing you all next year!

Have a good one guys!

Keep rocking,

Deano and the band

No Obligation x

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Sadly we heard last minute that headliners Spit Like This had to cancel, as did one of the other support acts - due to travel and weather conditions.

It was left to us then, and Forever Vendetta, (who we gigged with on Halloween) to provide the live music for the night.

It was a cool show and would like to thank everyone that came along!

We have been informed that Spit Like This will be re-scheduling the gig sometime in the new year so we will keep you posted!

Keep an eye out for our next update as we have got a xmas update coming up for you :)

Deano

No Obligation

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No Obligation will be supporting the mighty 'Spit Like This' at Vice rock club Swansea, Sat, 19th December 2009

Tickets are £5 and grants you entry to the gig as well as the after show party at Vice til 4am. You can get them from Vice, www.seetickets.com from the Grand theatre box office in Swansea or direct from No Obligation - Call Deano on 07909575163

Vice is situated next to the Potters Wheel on the Kingsway in Swansea.

This gig is doubling up as No Obligation drummer Crambos birthday party and an Xmas XXXtravaganza party with Spit Like This so be there!!

Also playing are Hollywood Tease, and Sex Mess.

 

No Obligation will be on stage at 7.30pm

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It has been a crazy couple of months for No Obligation - we organised and headlined one of the biggest Halloween live music events in our city (and donated £250 of door profits to the Wave 96.4fm Cash for Kids charity) and then went on to support the Automatic and the Futureheads for a BBC Children In Need Fundraiser.

Having a great time and rasing money for good causes - we love it!!

Gigs this December

Tuesday Dec 1st, 7PM - Lampeter University - our first venture into West Wales

Saturday Dec 5th, 7PM - Free Acoustic gig @ Rhyddings, Swansea - our last acoustic show this year and only one since August

Saturday Dec 19th,7.30PM, Tickets £5 - Xmas XXXtravaganza, Vice Rock Club, Kingsway, Swansea - our drummer Crambos birthday bash and xmas party all rolled into one. We will be supporting the awesome glam punk rockers SPit LiKE THiS - officially the trashiest band in the UK!! - NOT TO BE MISSED. Get tickets from the Grand Theatre Box office (Swansea), Vice Rock club or from Deano(No Obligation) - phone 07909575163

Thanks for all your support guys, hope to see you soon!!

No Obligation x

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Whats that coming over the hill is it a monster....No Obligation supporting The Automatic and the Futureheads at Oceana, Swansea.  Thursdat 19t Nov

Doors 7pm Entry £10

WE ARE ON STAGE AT 7.30PM SO GET THERE EARLY

BBC Children In Need fundraiser gig (they will be there filming)

The Automatic
DJ set from The Futureheads
No Obligation + Sierra Alpha supporting

7pm Thursday 19th Nov
Oceana, Swansea

Also just to let you know, our halloween gig was a massive success, it was the biggest gig in the city and we have donated over £200 to The Wave 96.4fm Cash for Kids Charity :)

Deano

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Whats that coming over the hill is it a monster....No Obligation and Sierra Alpha Confirmed as support bands for The Automatic




BBC Children In Need fundraiser gig (they will be there filming)

The Automatic
DJ set from The Futureheads
No Obligation + Sierra Alpha supporting

7pm Thursday 19th Nov
Oceana, Swansea

Advance tickets are £7.50 (plus booking fee)
Buy Online http://www.tick.it/oceana/swansea/tickets-events/19-11-2009

We have a limited number of tickets available with no booking fee to pay so if you want any let us know! Ring Deano on 07909575163 or e-mail band@noobligation.co.uk with your mobile number and how many you need.

Also just to let you know, our halloween gig was a massive success, it was the biggest gig in the city and we have donated over £200 to The Wave 96.4fm Cash for Kids Charity :)

Deano

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HALLOWEEN SATURDAY 8pm 31st OCTOBER 2009

Milkwood Jam, Plymouth Street, Swansea, SA1 3QQ

Doors 7.30pm Bands Start 8pm
Doors £4 |Tickets £3 (free shot of Jagermeister with each ticket)

We will be donating some of the money from the Monster Bash 2009 to the Wave 96.4fm Cash for Kids charity

Tickets available from Deano - call 07909575163 or pick some up from Milkwood Jam, Plymouth Sreet, Swansea visit www.milkwoodjam.com for opening times

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BANDS

The Monster Bash is proud to have two of Swansea's most successful bands lately topping the bill - No Obligation and Forever Vendetta with support from The Vintage Sound and Glass Leaves.

10.15pm: NO OBLIGATION - http://www.noobligation.co.uk

Female fronted rock band from Swansea. Finalists of Swansea and Llanelli Battle of the Bands and Club Idol 2009 Oceana Swansea Finalists. Fronted by Alex Taylor - Alexta from DT8 Project. The band recently headlined Pontardawe festival for the Second year in a row. Halloween will be their first full band gig in Swansea in nearly 2 months.

"Great look and great sound. They should be on a big stage like Glastonbury or at V Festival rocking out. The audience love them and so do I." - Siany, 96.4FM The Wave, www.thewave.co.uk

''Unique sound, high energy, bringing sexy back to rock and roll!'' - Steve Saunders, Oceana, Swansea

9.15pm: FOREVER VENDETTA - http://www.myspace.com/forevervendetta

Rock/Glam/Pop from Swansea. Forever Vendetta come to the Monster Bash fresh from Supporting the LA Guns in Swansea. Expect Rock n Roll!

Plus support from these two great new alt/rock/indie Swansea bands:

8.30pm: THE VINTAGE SOUND - http://www.myspace.com/thevintagesoundband
8.00pm: GLASS LEAVES - http://www.myspace.com/glassleaves

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FANCY DRESS PRIZES

Between bands prizes will be given out for best outfits. We have give aways from Smirnoff and Jagermeister to throw out as well as these awesome main prizes:

* INDOOR CLIMBING - FREE GROUP TASTER SESSION FOR INDOOR CLIMBING AT DYNAMIC ROCK - http://www.dynamicrock.co.uk

* PAINTBALL - FREE ENTRY AND EQUIPMENT HIRE TICKETS FOR GROUP OF 20 AT TEAMFORCE UK PAINTBALL CENTRE (WORTH £100) - http://www.teamforceuk.com

* FREE GIG TICKETS - TO ANY UPCOMING GIG OF YOUR CHOICE AT MILKWOOD JAM - http://www.milkwoodjam.com

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Get your costumes ready!! No Obligations Monster Bash is back this halloween!!

No Obligation will be the first Swansea band to headline the brand new stage being built at VICE Rock Club in Swansea for acts heading that way in the coming months such as WASP and the LA Guns.

eXposure is a monthly night showcasing only the best talent. The night promises to be a mix of rock, acoustic, blues, punk an metal - something for everyone.

We are honoured to be the first headliners, but it has been a last minute thing so we really need everyones support coming down there and making the show a success!!

Entry and tickets are £3 and you can get tickets from No Obligation by e-mailing band@noobligation.co.uk, phone or Text Deano on 07909575163 or by dropping into Vice, Kingsway Swansea any night from 9pm

VICE SUNDAY SEP 6TH

Doors: 8pm

Support from Winterburn, Your Mutha and Oratorios

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE

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Busy week coming up for us. Milkwood Jam, Moloko, Pontardawe Festival, and Llanelli battle of the bands

Thursday 20th August, 8pm, we are back at Milkwood Jam, Swansea playing in the third of five battle of the bands competitions we have entered recently. This one is to win a professional photoshoot.

Friday 21st August, 9pm, we head to Moloko for a special acoustic show, the only acoustic show of the month!!

Saturday 22nd August, 8pm We will be headlining the Bar Tent stage at this years Pontardawe festival with support from Rob westall and Maria Owen

Sunday 23rd August, 3pm The fourth of the five battle of the bands we've entered takes place at Turnstyles, Llanelli

For more info, times, prices, support act details etc visit our gig list page: http://www.ilike.com/artist/no+obligation/events

We want thank everyone for their support, you guys rock!!!

Deano

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