Since graduating WAAPA in 2015 Mel Kay has so far toured WA & has also been flown out to perform through Big Skye Entertainment. She has toured the Pilbarra, and Darwin twice successfully.

Mel has had multiple songs that she has written played nationally & internationally on commercial radio. Her recent track PHOENIX was nominated top 6/1400 in EDM music in WA at the WAM awards 2019. The song was also picked up by 98.5fm & played nationally on radio show Aussie Grown Across The Nation. A recent international collaboration with UK producer BACKFALL has also made it to the top 12/6000 entries for EDM music in the international songwriting competition: Unsigned Only. She is currently working on a new album ~AFTER THE WAR ~ about healing and overcoming Lyme disease. She is also currently in the running to play The Hollywood Bowl at "We Can Survive" Festival. Voting opens July 11th- So watch this space!

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Artiphunk create vibrant and hard-edged funk rock. James Mattey and the Clifford brothers never fail to provide a unique show with a radiant assortment of their own original material. They erupted their debut EP ‘Punch of Phunk’ in 2016 followed by their latest single release ‘Joyride’ in 2018, all available on Spotify, iTunes and many more digital streaming platforms. They have also recorded and filmed a live session with BBC Introducing Herefordshire and Worcestershire. 

James Mattey, Leeds College of Music composition graduate is the band's lead guitar/vocalist. James forges commanding riffs accompanied by powerful vocal lines to front the essence of Artiphunk.

Adam Clifford, engineer by trade and engineer of Artiphunk’s trademark intricate bass lines involving slap, always excites audiences at every show.

Dan Clifford, current Leeds College of Music Production student, slots in with his bro to form the fat funk back bone of Artiphunk. Adding backing vocals to the mix as well, Dan fuels the engine room of Artiphunk.

The guys have been together for 5 years based in the West Mids/Leeds and guarantee a performance that will get you gripped to their unique, hefty funk rock vibe. Influences from artists such as Incubus, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against The Machine and Muse shine through their music.

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