Jungle act and Bradford artist Nia Archives has announced via social media that she’s launching her own record label.
Known for her bold beats and outgoing persona, the Bradfordian has lots of hits under her belt including ‘Forbidden Feelingz’ and ‘Baianá’.
Archives has worked with many different artists including Walsall champ Jorja Smith, remixing her unreal dancefloor filler ‘Little Things’ just last summer.
The Self-procclaimed ‘New Gen Junglist’ has been catching the attention of the public and music critics alike, winning the BBC Music Introducing ‘Artist of the Year’ back in 2022.
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The proud Bradford artist even found herself bagging a Brit nomination for ‘Best Dance Act’ this year, how special.
Now she’s putting her music expertise to good use opening her very own record label with a very fitting and snappy name.
Titled ‘Up Ya’ or its full name ‘Up Ya Archives Records’, this label is wasting no time in firing out some absolute tunes with the first track dropping next week.
The single which is called ‘Get Loose’ is a collaboration between Archives, a.k.a the founder of the record label, and a Bristol based DJ with a very wild name, Cheetah.
If that wasn’t enough for you, Nia is also bringing her ‘Up Ya Archives’ stage to All Points East at Victoria Park in London for the first time ever this year.
She will be bringing lots of special guests with her to put on some impressive back to back sets from Coco Bryce and Dwarde, Sully and Tim Reaper.
There’s even a slot that features the previously mentioned collaborator Cheetah too, who will be partnering with Samurai Breaks alongside plenty more huge dance acts.
The songs that come out under this label will definitely be certified bangers no matter what and fans don’t have long to wait til ‘Get Loose’ drops next week.
Bramley’s independent festival is back after a sell-out first year.
Three local businesses, no corporate sponsor, one big day.
That's the motto of Mill Fest - an indie festival returning to Swinnow Grange Mills in Bramley after a sell-out debut that brought more than 600 people through the gates.
Mill Fest began as a shared idea between three Bramley businesses who fancied putting on a proper day out for the area, and we're so glad they did.
Last August it turned Swinnow Grange Mills into a full day of live music, street food, flash tattoos, market stalls and cold pints in the sun. We can't think of a better way to spend the day to be honest.
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This year Mill Fest is back and taking place on Sunday 2 August, and the plan is simple - keep what made it work and build on it.
There will be a full day of live music, the return of the flash tattoo day, more independent traders, street food and local beer. This time the team is keen to bring in more businesses and faces from around the area, and the full lineup and programme will be announced over the coming weeks.
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Owen Wilson from Against the Grain Bar said: “We started this because we wanted to put something on for Bramley, run by the people who actually work here. Last year went better than any of us expected. The place was full, the sun came out, and it felt like the whole area showed up. We can’t wait to do it again.”
Danae Miller from Grays Salon said: "The aim for this year is the same day people loved, just a bit bigger. We’d love to get more local businesses and artists involved, and to see even more familiar faces down at the mill. If we get the weather, it’ll be another one to remember.”
American rapper cancels rescheduled Leeds gig AGAIN due to ‘ongoing illness’
Clementine Hall
Action Bronson cancels Leeds gig for a second time, and it's safe to say fans aren't happy.
Ariyan Arslani, better known by his stage name Action Bronson, is an American rapper, chef and TV personality with a huge following.
The star was meant to perform at Project House last Tuesday 30 June but the show was cancelled the morning of, and subsequently the venue released an updated date of Tuesday 7 July.
It seems fans of Bronson may be experiencing some deja vu, as the gig has yet again been cancelled with short notice.
Except this time, no rescheduled date has been given.
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The statement by Project House reads: "We have been informed by Action Bronson's team that regrettably, due to an ongoing illness he will be unable to perform at Project House this evening.
"We're incredibly sorry to be cancelling at such short notice. We had hoped last week's postponements would allow for sufficient recovery time but sadly, that has not been the case. Action is as disappointed as we are and we'd like to wish him all the best. Refunds will be issued from the point of purchase."
And it's fair to say the comments are...interesting, with fans far from happy about a second cancellation.
One comment reads: "Well enough to play two shows in London and one in the Netherlands, but just can’t seem to shake a cold to get to Leeds."
Whilst another disappointed fan commented: "He’s not ill guys! Obviously not a knock on the lovely folks at project house, but that’s a bullshit reason he and his team have come up with for insurance purposes!"
Thomas Melia -
15th April 2025 
