Wed 6 Jan 2027
7:00pm
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10:00AM
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10:00AM
Nia Archives
This event is strictly 18+
Nia Archives is the poster girl for jungle's revival, and in January she brings it to the Forum.
She grew up in Leeds on gospel at church and jungle, R&B and pirate radio at home, geeking out over breakbeats in her bedroom from her pre-teen years. Since her self-funded 2020 debut single Sober Feels, she's pushed the mould, bringing an unexpected vulnerability to the bangers. Like the punk movement before it, her interest sits in jungle's spirit as much as its sound.
Her 2024 debut album Silence Is Loud was the first jungle album in 20 years nominated for a Mercury Prize, and she's since become the first jungle artist to earn three BRIT Award nominations. She campaigned for the MOBOs to introduce an electronic and dance category, then won it the first year it ran, and she runs her own label, Up Your Archives, to bring new dance talent through. She can play an underground rave one night and open for Beyoncé the next.
Her second album, Emotional Junglist, goes further again. "People know my rave girl era; this album is for the post-rave experience. I want to feminise junglism and celebrate the female gaze," she says. "I hope that other women and girls find parts of themselves in it." With it comes a levelled-up live show, Nia stepping out from behind the decks as a performer in her own right.
Touring Australia for the first time in around two years and fresh from Beyond The Valley, Nia Archives plays the Forum, Melbourne, on Wednesday 6 January 2027.
You must be 18 years or over to attend this event.
Valid Proof of Age photo ID is required by all patrons (Australian Driver’s License, Victorian Learners Permit, Passport, Proof of Age Card, Keypass). Photocopies and photos of ID will not be accepted.
Conditions of Entry:
To ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience, please be aware of Forum Melbourne's Conditions of Entry here.
*Please note, steel cap shoes are not permitted to be worn inside the venue.
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Booth Ticket Holders: Please go to the Box Office on arrival at the venue to collect your wristband and our staff will then direct you to your booth. Note that a General Admission ticket plus a Booth Upgrade ticket must be purchased and presented together for booth access.
Please note the booths are a seated area and standing is not permitted. If you wish to stand, please move on to the floor standing section or behind the booths in the rear standing area.
Location: Forum Melbourne is located at 154 Flinders Street, Melbourne 3000.
Parking: Discounted parking rates are available at some nearby Wilson Car Parks. More info here.
Accessibility: Forum Melbourne is committed to making performances accessible to the widest possible audience. For further information about accessibility call 1300 11 10 11 and select option 2 for our accessibility customer service line, or you can find more info here.
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Cloakroom: A cloakroom is available upstairs on the Mezzanine level. The cost for cloaking is $5, which includes up to 3 items.
Bag checks: Due to security requirements, you will be required to show the contents of your bag to venue staff. Prohibited items will not be allowed into the venue and may be confiscated or entry may be refused.
Cameras: Phone cameras and small point and shoot cameras are permitted. No larger cameras or cameras with detachable lenses are permitted. No flash photography.
This event is strictly 18+
Wed 6 Jan 2027
7:00pm
Forum Melbourne Pre-Sale
Wed 2 Sep 2026
10:00AM
General Public Tickets
Thu 3 Sep 2026
10:00AM