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The Hoosiers

The Hoosiers (formerly known as The Hoosier Complex) is an English pop band from the UK and Sweden. The band members are Irwin Sparkes (lead vocals, guitar), Martin Skarendahl (bass and guitar for acoustic performances) and Alphonso Sharland (drums). Their first single "Worried About Ray" reached #5 on the UK Singles Chart in July 2007. They released their debut album, The Trick to Life, in October 2007.

Your Comments

JessSparkes
I love irwin Sparkes. Great gig. Every gig that they do is awesome.

El Duderino
Brilliant. Fantastic. Sadly none of these is applicable. Maybe boyzone or the fast food rockers or crazy frog can take their slot next year.

Anna Clark
front row...they were AMAZING!

emzy
that was not rubbish their the best band ever

Tom Green
Irwin is 4' 2" tall.

cammy
these guys were immense

Jess
I wanted to go :(Didnt thobt s'pose i can watch all the bands over n over again xD

Ching!!!
ACE!!!!!! Weren't there but looks ACE!!!!

Robbie D
I cannot believe this kiddies band actually played at the best festival in the world! They are an absolute joke. They should stick to childrens festivals like t4 on the beach. BOOOOOOOOO RUBBISH!

Elliee
i was there :P

LYNNIE
A great performance. Liking your work xx

Hammy
Best act of the weekend, I didnt see anyone after them because they were so good, my life is now complete. THANK YOU THE HOOSIERS

Lauren H
i didnt go but it seemed amazing i went 2 1 of there concerts nd it was the best im going again im there biggest fan i love mr.i.sparkes x x

Emma
they were amazing!!!! :D

Gringo
Worst band ever! Cant believe there are videos of them and nothing of class like The Music!

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Sunday July 13

Radio 1/NME Stage

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