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The Hoosiers to headline cancer support charity's annual festival

It’s in the Bag Cancer Support has announce The Hoosiers as the headline act for its Test Fest Music Festival 2025!

Known for their quirky lyrics, vibrant melodies, and engaging stage presence, The Hoosiers have become a staple in the indie music scene. With hits like “Goodbye Mr. A” and their debut single “Worried About Ray” which reached number five in the UK Singles Chart, the band has garnered a loyal fan base and continues to be a driving force in the alternative music scene.

The Illusion of Safety’ 15 Year Anniversary Tour is taking place early 2025 but will headline the Test Fest music festival on June 21 at Taunton Rugby Club.

Test Fest is a music festival with a message. Most testicular cancer awareness campaigns focus on sport, colleges, universities and workplaces. However, stats reveal that young men are the largest group of attendees at music festivals, so the charity uses music to encourage awareness.

The festival has recently been recognised in the UK Festival Awards, Stand Out Magazine and BISFF Film Awards and the charity was a finalist in the Somerset Business Awards.

Charity founder and event organiser, Sue Brand, said: “Next year is It’s in the Bag’s 10th birthday as an independent charity and what a great way to celebrate with The Hoosiers being our headline. There are a few more exciting bands and artists to come, so don’t miss out on tickets. This year more than any we encourage you to buy early.”

The aim of the event is to encourage people to attend from all over the South West of England and do like at any other festival, watch bands, eat, drink, catch up with friends and have a good time. The team in the background talk about the importance of self-checking, sell merchandise with our messages on them and talk to attendees about what the charity does and how it helps.

Test Fest also has another purpose. Many survivors and their families attend and catch up with those who have had treatment, just diagnosed and still receiving treatment.

Tickets can be booked online at: https://buytickets.at/itsinthebagcancersupport/1296340.

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