The Hoosiers confirmed to perform at Gosport festival this year

THE Hoosiers will be playing at a festival in Gosport this summer.
By David George
Published 18th Feb 2020, 11:30 BST
Updated 18th Feb 2020, 15:18 BST
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The pop rock band will be the headline act for the Gosport Waterfront Community Festival, being held from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2 in Walpole Park.

Known for UK top 40 hits Goodbye Mr A and Worried About Ray, the band will be returning to Gosport for a second time, having previously gigged in the town seven years ago.

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The Hoosiers performing at Swan Fest last year. Picture: Sarah Standing (220619-9449)The Hoosiers performing at Swan Fest last year. Picture: Sarah Standing (220619-9449)
The Hoosiers performing at Swan Fest last year. Picture: Sarah Standing (220619-9449)
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Festival organiser Dave Smith said he is delighted to have secured the band, who also headlined at Swan Fest in Swanmore last year.

He said: ‘The Hoosiers actually played at the Waterfront Festival back in 2013 and were hugely popular with the crowd.

‘People still remember them and love their music so we’re really looking forward to having them back.’

The full line-up of acts has been confirmed for the festival, including Queen tribute band Monarchy headlining on Friday, and Foo Fighters tribute band Grohlercoaster performing on Saturday.

The Hoosiers performing in Gosport back in 2013. Picture: Steve ReidThe Hoosiers performing in Gosport back in 2013. Picture: Steve Reid
The Hoosiers performing in Gosport back in 2013. Picture: Steve Reid

The Hoosiers will be the headline act on Sunday.

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The Gosport Waterfront Community Festival is now a registered charity, with volunteers already making preparations for the weekend.

A number of festivals have taken in place in the town over the past few years, including Music Madness, Driftwood and GosFest.

Mr Smith added: ‘Everyone involved in the festival is ecstatic with how it’s shaping up.

‘We’ve got a second stage for unsigned local acts. There are some really good young acts in the surrounding area.

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‘Local residents are already showing so much support, which is great because this couldn’t happen without them.

‘Tickets are already on sale and they’re doing very well too – it’s looking like it will be a fantastic weekend.'

Early bird tickets for the full weekend cost £20 per person.

Under-12s can enter for free, with the event aimed at being a family-friendly festival.

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VIP tickets are also available, costing £30 for Friday, £50 for Saturday and Sunday and £120 for the full weekend.

For more information about the festival and to purchase tickets, people can go to gosportwaterfrontfestival.com

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