The Middle Floor x Wharf Chambers presents: Surge
Surge is an artist development programme for musicians & promoters. In 2025 we worked with 6 up-and-coming local bands and 3 early-career promoters to run their first headline show at Wharf Chambers.
2024-2025 SELECTED MUSICIANS/BANDS
DING FRISBY
Ding Frisby is an intergalactic, guitar-wielding drag thing writing songs for queer aliens everywhere. Described as "Bowie meets Victoria Wood," they’ve performed their glam-punk anthems and comedy songs across the nation, from opening for Ginny Lemon, to the grand final of Europe's biggest drag king contest, Man Up. Originally crash landed in Huddersfield, Ding’s passionate about local queer community and has hosted Out + Loud queer open mic since 2019.
“Spaceage thrill-ride” - Now Then Magazine
"F*cking sick" - Joelle Taylor
EEADE
TJ TUCKER &
LEGENDS WITH NO NAME
SLEUTH GANG
DING FRISBY
Originally from the Basque Country, Eeade is an independent queer artist now based in Leeds. At heart, she is a storyteller: her songs tell tales ranging from eerie to dramatic and are sure to leave a lasting impression. Her approach to music-making defies convention, resulting in a sound that sits somewhere between art-pop and progressive folk – yet is unmistakably her own. At present, Eeade is working towards her debut EP, with two singles, ‘Sally the Monster Slayer’ and ‘Ez Zaude’, released this year.
Hinata
Originally started as a bedroom recording project in 2021, Hinata blossomed into a 4-piece shoegaze band, writing and performing collaboratively. Fuelled by the creative limitations of a bedroom, Hinata released 3 EP's in 2021; So Far, Change and Sugarmorphis. The band began to perform live in 2022, and released their debut self-titled album in 2023 independently.Shoegaze from Leeds.
DING FRISBY
PSEUDO CUNT
ROLLERCOASTER RIDE INTO UNKNOWING. ROCK BAND FOR ROCK CHICKS. ESTROTON = IMMANENTISED. GLAMOUR GIRLS IN UNSPOOLING REELS OF PSYCHOGROOVY PARTY SHOWER GIFT BAG FILLED WITH INJECTABLES. MASTER BLASTER ROLLERCOASTER FASTER. ASHTAR SHERAN ASHTAR SHERAN SHERAN SHERAN ASHTAR ASHTAR LORD GORLOJ LORD GORLOJ GORLOJ GORLOJ GOR.
Sleuth Gang are a dynamic 7-piece band hailing from Yorkshire, blending gritty Northern punk with hip-hop influences. Tackling themes often overlooked in rap and punk, Sleuth Gang is unapologetically outspoken, resonating with audiences who crave authenticity. Known for their energetic live performances, they have been described by BBC Introducing as one of the most intense performances they've seen in a very long time.
DING FRISBY
Whispers of jazz, the heartbeat of hip-hop, and a Latin pulse—that's Legends With No Name. Hailing from Leeds, this collective channels "Satin Sounds," a blend so smooth and evocative it slips right under your skin.
TjTUCKER’s raw, magnetic vocals, Eddie Holland’s bass lines Curtisamwel’s hypnotic keys, Jexen Luna’s Latin guitar flair, and the layered rhythms of Ash Florien, make each performance an invitation to get lost in the sound.
2024-2025 SELECTED PROMOTERS
She/They
Alice Eden
They/Them
Shan Wright
She/Her
