Waveney Yasso

Waveney is a Brisbane based singer/songwriter & a proud South Sea & Yuwi Burra descendant.

After graduating from WAAPA (Perth) in 2014 she moved back home to Brisbane to pursue her career in the arts & has been creating, performing & travelling professionally since then.

Her achievements include performing with world renowned Pub Choir (2016-2022), Yothu Yindi and the Treaty Project (Brisfest 2018), Songs That Made Me (QPAC 2018) TEDxBrisbane 2017/18; touring her original musical with Queensland Music Festival; Have You Ever Heard A Wombat Sing? (2014/15); singing her original music to an internationally televised audience for the 2012 NRL Allstars game; Performing at Island Vibe Festival 2017/18; Performing/ writing in her duo Black Salt; Working as a mentor with Creative Tracks 2016-18. Waveney’s original music is a gentle blend of acoustic/soul.

Her songs are inspired by the untold stories of her ancestors, her surroundings and the lessons of now. Each piece is woven together forming a storybook of song that explores sisterhood, energy, and love. With the simple recipe of melody and a six string Waveney will transport you to a new place.

You’re invited on this journey through song.

Meet our 2023 performers here.