This will be a special one-off night where Sámi artists Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen and Niilas bring innovative sounds and music making to The Corner. Together, they will offer audiences a rare and resonant glimpse into the evolving future of Sámi music. It’s a unique chance to experience sounds and performances that are rarely staged in the UK.
About the artists
Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen is a Sámi musician, joik singer and land defender. As a former county leader of Natur og Ungdom and key voice in the Nussir copper mine protests, she weaves together music and activism, advocating for Sámi rights and environmental justice.
Instagram: @ellamariehi
Niilas is a Sámi composer and electronic music artist. He works at the intersection of club music, sound art, and performance, creating experimental beats and immersive visuals which draw on his Sámi cultural heritage.
Instagram: @niilas__
About the NANU-Sámi Arts International
The NANU-Sámi Arts International unites two leading forces in Sámi culture:
Dáiddadállu, a Sámi artist network based in Guovdageaidnu / Kautokeino
Riddu Riđđu Festivála, the internationally acclaimed Indigenous music and culture festival held annually in Olmmáivággi/Manndalen.
Together, they amplify Sámi artists on the global stage, offering audiences unforgettable encounters with the evolving future of Indigenous creativity.
Follow on Instagram: @daiddadallu and @ridduriddu
