NIA ARCHIVES

19:00 Doors
20:00 NIA ARCHIVES

Accreditation inquiries : Christelle Nyarwaya

Nia Archives, the icon of the new jungle generation, is making her big return to the stage. Following the release of her second album, *Emotional Junglist*, last July, the British artist has announced the dates for her *Emotional World Tour*, which includes a stop in Belgium. Two years after her sold-out show at La Madeleine, she’ll set Brussels ablaze once again on Friday, December 4, 2026—this time at Les Halles de Schaerbeek.

Nia Archives was born in Bradford and grew up in Leeds. Within just a few years, she became one of the leading figures of the British jungle revival. Her musical upbringing was shaped by church gospel music, an early passion for production software and local pirate radio stations. These instilled in her a love for jungle, R&B and sound system culture. Since her debut single ‘Sober Feels’ in 2020 – funded by her student loan – things have taken off at breakneck speed. Nia Archives reinvented the jungle sound by weaving a rare sensitivity and vulnerability into it. Following a series of critically acclaimed EPs, she made her international breakthrough with her debut album ‘Silence Is Loud’. The accolades came thick and fast: a nomination for the Mercury Prize, a ‘Man of the Year’ mention in British GQ and several BRIT Award nominations. This makes her the first female jungle artist ever to achieve such a level of recognition. 

Once again, the press has responded enthusiastically, confirming her status as a leading figure in the contemporary music scene. Join us on 4 December at the Hallen in Schaarbeek to experience the tracks from ‘Emotional Junglist’ live, alongside the hits that made her famous.