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Through the years
Some memories come with a soundtrack. Take a look back at the performers, street scenes and shared moments that have made Blues at Bridgetown a meeting place for music lovers. This collection brings together a handful of highlights from 2022 to 2025, from the stages to the people who give the festival its character.
Festival highlights
The 2025 festival brought together blues, roots and a wide range of Australian sounds, with a lineup including Coterie, Little Birdy, Jeff Lang and Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges. Beyond the performances, the photo archive captures street entertainment, blues clubs, gospel, volunteers and the Welcome to Country. These selected moments celebrate the whole festival: music in the streets, people coming together and the community behind the scenes.
Festival highlights
John Butler, South Summit, Dave Hole and many more featured in the 2024 lineup, alongside established favourites and emerging voices. The photographs tell another part of the story: the Street Party, local venues, volunteers and Wadumbah dancers, as well as the artists on stage. This small selection brings that mix together, offering a glimpse of the music and the people who made the weekend their own.
Blues Bytes
Meet the people behind the songs. Explore our 2026 Blues Bytes interviews alongside favourites from the festival archive, with stories and conversations by Bob Gordon.
2026 · Blues Bytes
Anna talks slide guitar, cigar box instruments and the musical journey bringing her to WA for the first time.
2026 · Blues Bytes
Ben reflects on honest songwriting, life on the road and the connection between artist and audience.
2026 · Blues Bytes
Cam shares the trio’s Memphis adventure, dirty blues sound and plans for their debut album.
2026 · Blues Bytes
Don’t Tell Daisy share touring highlights, close harmonies and the sense of community behind their music.
2026 · Blues Bytes
El Diablo share their love of Texas boogie, their festival memories and the band’s growing momentum.
2026 · Blues Bytes
Mitch talks swampy blues, international touring and his first visit to Blues at Bridgetown.
2026 · Blues Bytes
Owen shares festival memories, musical highlights and the rock’n’roll energy behind his next album.
2026 · Blues Bytes
Rhys explores storytelling, Australian roots and the many instruments behind his fully live solo show.
2026 · Blues Bytes
Stellar Moon reflects on a warm Bridgetown welcome, soulful roots and the songs taking shape for her next album.
2026 · Blues Bytes
Tall Shaun talks memorable collaborations, recording in a shed and bringing heartfelt songs to Bridgetown.
2026 · Blues Bytes
Tracey reflects on her new album Resilience, finding her voice and the festival that helped shape her sound.
2025 · Blues Bytes
Andrew looks back on Bridgetown as his introduction to the festival circuit, the friendships it created and his return to the stage.
2025 · Blues Bytes
From hearing Tony Joe White at Blue Owl’s Nest as a boy to finding his own sound, Jack shares a connection that spans generations.
2024 · Blues Bytes
Louis recalls playing saxophone among the crowd at Scott’s Tavern and explains how he brings traditional blues and high-energy rock together.
Make new memories
The archive is only part of the story. Discover the 2026 artists and plan your next Blues at Bridgetown weekend.
The Blues at Bridgetown is supported by the WA Government through Tourism WA and Royalties for Regions.
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.
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.
Blues Bytes
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