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Anna Scionti

Anna Scionti is a powerhouse of modern blues. Based in Melbourne, Scionti has carved out a fierce reputation for her distinctive blend of blues, roots, and rock. With her signature mix of cigar box, resonator, lap steel, and six-string guitars, she creates a sound that’s raw and unmistakably her own. Slide guitar, swampy grooves, and stories that cut straight to the bone. A regular on the Australian festival circuit, Scionti has played to packed audiences across the country, building a loyal following drawn to her honesty, intensity, and musical craft.

In 2023, Scionti received recognition from the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society as Blues Performer of the Year (Solo/Duo Category) and represented Melbourne at the 2024 International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN, USA, making it to the Semi-finals.

Having lost both her parents as a teenager, Scionti turned to music as an outlet. Her original songs tell stories of love, loss, and longing and are uninhibited, raw and unapologetic in their honesty. They are songs from the heart.

Album releases include: ‘Sparrow And The Fox’, ‘Junkbox Racket’, ‘Orphan Diary’ (nominated for ‘Best Blues Album’ at the 2019 Music Victoria Awards) and her 2017 self- titled EP.

‘Sparrow And The Fox’ released 2024 is a striped back acoustic album full of personal songs crafted after having moved back to her childhood hometown in East Gippsland. Scionti’s other releases include: 2020 Album ‘Junkbox Racket’, 2019 album ‘Orphan Diary’ and her 2017 self-titled EP. ‘Orphan Diary’ debuted at No.4 on the Australian Blues & Roots Airplay Charts, spent seven months in the top 20, and was a nominee for ‘Best Blues Album’ at the 2019 Music Victoria Awards.

Having shared the stage with some of Australia’s finest blues players, Scionti is a regular on the Blues Train and at festivals including Echuca Winter Blues Festival (VIC), Port Fairy Folk Festival (VIC), Gympie Music Muster (QLD), Mitchell Creek Rock N’ Blues Festival (QLD) Thredbo Blues Festival (NSW), Blues On Broadbeach (QLD), St Kilda Blues Festival (VIC)

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.