Scena delivered the full set build for Nia Archives' Junglist World Tour, bringing to life a narrative-driven visual journey that transformed her live show into an immersive diary of a night out.
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The show's creative concept drew inspiration from Nia's album 'Silence Is Loud,' which she described as a diary of her life. SWEAR translated this into a loose narrative that follows a single night out, taking audiences on a high-energy visual journey through New-gen Jungle culture. The narrative unfolds across distinct scenes: Nia's bedroom, a lift interior, a subway tunnel, a roller-shuttered shop front, a convenience store interior, and finally the back of a cab with Rinse FM playing on the stereo.
Scena's engineering department custom-designed and fabricated the bespoke DJ booth, managing all structural elements and integrated lighting systems. This centerpiece was engineered to immerse Nia within the layered digital environment while supporting the technical demands of a touring show. Scena constructed all physical scenic elements that anchor this visual world, ensuring the set design integrates seamlessly with high-intensity video content playing across multiple screens simultaneously. The build blends brand new elements with re-edited archive rave footage, 3D components, and recurring dot-matrix graphics that pulse with the music's energy.
Working closely with SWEAR's creative and production team, Scena ensured the physical build supported the show's ambitious vision—creating an immediate, contemporary feel while referencing jungle's cultural archive. With live cameras feeding into the visual system, the result is a unique touring show where physical set, video design, lighting, and performance merge into one cohesive experience.
Live Show Creative Direction: Stephen Thomas Gallagher
Lighting Design & Operation: Ed Warren & Jack Bennett VJ: James Codes
Management: Pretium, Tom Cater
For SWEAR: Producer: Alexa Pearson
Studio Director: Steph Allen
Lead Designer: Sam Coulton
Video Design: Intranet Girl, Gemma Yin-Taylor, Dan Steward
Photography: Martin Perry
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