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Spring showcase / April 17 to 19

SURGE26

Three nights of live music, loud art and good company, run by the students of Surge Collective.

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  • Join the collective
  • Spring showcase
  • Three nights
  • Live on campus
  • Union Hall
  • Bring a friend

DateFri to Sun, April 17 to 19

Doors6:00 PM each night

PlaceUnion Hall, Main Quad

The lineup

Three nights.
One stage.

Friday, Apr 17

  1. 6:00PMDoors openWristbands, coat check, first lightsDoors
  2. 6:45PMOpen mic: first callEight members, five minutes eachLive
  3. 8:00PMThe Lowlight KidsGarage pop from the east dormsHeadline
  4. 9:30PMDJ MarrowLate set until the building closesDance

What we do

Loud on purpose.

  • Hands filming a live set on a phone under pink stage lights

    Throw loud nights

    Live showcases run by members, from soundcheck to the last encore.

  • A team brainstorming with sticky notes on a table

    Make things together

    Posters, zines and mural jams. Every flyer is made in the open studio.

  • Students laughing together around laptops at a table

    Find your people

    Weekly hangs for writers, players, designers and the plain curious.

The wall

Pin it up.

  • Confetti falling over a crowd in blue light
    Last encore
  • Friends sitting arm in arm facing mountains
    Road trip
  • Friends hugging on a hill at sunset
    After hours
  • A graduation cap seen from behind
    Seniors
  • Friends studying together with books
    Study jam
  • A crowd gathered outdoors under string lights in the evening
    Quad night

Get involved

Your name
on the bill.

  • Volunteer

    Set up, door crew, stage hands. You get the best view in the house.

  • Perform

    Bands, poets, DJs, dancers. Sign up for an open slot or pitch a set.

  • Design

    Posters, merch, visuals and the website. Bring a portfolio or just ideas.

Join the collective

I want to

Demo form for this concept. It does not send anything.

Questions

Good to know.

Do I need to be a student to come?

Showcase nights are open to the campus community. Members get early entry and a say in the lineup.

Can I perform if I have never been on stage?

Yes. The open mic is built for first sets. Pick the Perform role and we will find you a slot.

How do I become a member?

Fill in the form above. A club officer replies with the next meeting time and what to bring.

Is the venue accessible?

Union Hall has step-free entry and seating. Tell us what you need in your message and we will plan around it.

Does it cost anything to join?

Joining is free. Some workshops ask members to bring their own supplies.