*Art of Dysfunction* are a Perth-based blues-rock outfit forged in the south of Western Australia, delivering high-octane rock ‘n’ roll with deep roots in blues, funk, swing, reggae, and soul.

They’ve cut their teeth playing alongside Australian rock mainstays like *Electric Mary* and *The Radiators*, and took their sound overseas on a European tour in 2022 supporting blues icon *Michael Vdelli*. That connection stuck — the band later became Vdelli’s rhythm section in 2025 with two singles out.

Fresh off back-to-back appearances at *Ravenswood Blues & Roots Festival* in 2025 and 2026, they’ve also hit *Bridgetown Blues* with Michael Vdelli in 2025 and are set for *Echuca Blues Festival* with him in 2026.

*Lineup:*

– *Michael Menna* – Guitar, vocals. Known for blistering blues licks and current guitar player for “The Jets.”

– *Royce Mack* – Drums. Formerly of the Zack Linton Trio and Vdelli’s band.

– *Kelly McCarthy* – Bass. Formerly of the Zack Linton Trio and the Joondalup Symphony Orchestra.

Expect tight grooves, soaring guitar, and a live show that’ll send you to the moon and have you back in time for breakfast.

A festival where everyone belongs.

Government of Western Australia

The Blues at Bridgetown is supported by the WA Government through Tourism WA and Royalties for Regions.

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation the Blues at Bridgetown organisation acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Accessibility & inclusion

Blues at Bridgetown is committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive festival experience for all attendees, artists, volunteers, staff, and community members.

We celebrate diversity and strive to ensure that everyone can participate in and enjoy the festival regardless of age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, or personal circumstances.

We are dedicated to improving accessibility across our festival sites and events. We work to identify and reduce barriers to participation wherever possible and welcome feedback from patrons and community members to help us continually improve our accessibility and inclusion practices.

We expect all festival participants to treat one another with respect, dignity, and consideration. Discrimination, harassment, bullying, or any form of exclusionary behaviour will not be tolerated.

Blues at Bridgetown recognises the importance of creating spaces where people feel valued, represented, and able to engage fully in the festival experience. We encourage anyone with specific access requirements to contact us in advance so that we can work together to support their participation wherever reasonably possible.

As a community-focused event, we acknowledge that inclusion is an ongoing journey. We are committed to listening, learning, and collaborating with our audience, artists, volunteers, partners, and local community to ensure Blues at Bridgetown remains a festival where everyone belongs.