Bryce Wastney – Singer songwriter

The songwriters play an important role in our cultural landscape. They are the architects of new music. Great songs played well on an acoustic guitar or with a band cut through the noise and warm hearts.

Bryce Wastney is a prominent artist in the New Zealand music scene. Inspired by the song-craft of Cat Stevens, Neil Finn , Glen Hansard and Travis, Bryce’s music naturally traverses the pop-rock, country and folk genres – always soulful whatever the genre, it’s the ideal soundtrack for the traveller and free spirit in us all.

His songs are highly regarded for their storytelling abilities and cinematic atmospheres where some of his tracks have featured in famous movies.

Bryce has been recording with world class producer Dan Healy (Uk) who works closely with global star Ronan Keating, Lewis Capaldi and more from this calibre.

Bryce’s ability to perform his song lives using a loop-pedal to flesh out the musical ideas is both authentic and unique in the  New Zealand music scene. Bryce cleverly explains the story behind the song and you get to hear the ‘full picture’ when he performs live.

Born in Nelson New Zealand, Bryce Wastney is a well-travelled singer/songwriter who has mastered his craft performing hundreds of gigs in Taranaki, then branching out New Zealand wide, followed by a relentless tour schedule in Australia, where he was based in Melbourne for over 2 years.

His songs capture your imagination and with a relaxed and confident stage presence you’ll find yourself getting drawn in to the music while time stands still.

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"As a songwriter, Bryce is the real deal. He writes timeless classic songs that should be all over the radio. World class talent and a joy to work with."

Dan Healy
Rating: 5

"It’s great to have lunchtime concerts back at Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA) now that Covid restrictions are easing, and local singer/songwriter Bryce Wastney was the perfect choice for the first one on Thursday 5 May. Bryce is known for the sincerity of his performances, and he didn’t disappoint.…read more →

Chrissie Ward
Rating: 5

"It was a pleasure to attend the Founders Cafe gig it was awesome! I always think how natural he is at talking between songs and bringing some humour too - that's such a great gift amongst the music."

Martin Harvey
Live music lover
Rating: 5

"Thank you very much for providing the entertainment at the Nelson Club Melbourne Cup event this year. Your professionalism and excellent range of music was enjoyed by all and no doubt we will be in touch next time we need some in-house entertainment."

Bruce Yelverton
The Nelson Club
Rating: 5

"Bryce Wastney's Cat Stevens gig was a trip down memory lane for me, right back to the Old School Yard."

Gene Klootwyk
Live music lover
Rating: 5

"I grew up listening to Cat Stevens and recently attended  Bryce’s performance. He used his magic to take us on an enchanted journey through time. Bryce’s music and folk style storytelling were excellent. It was an unforgettable evening that brought back many fond memories and revealed things I didn’t know…read more →

Manfred Mackie
Live music lover
Rating: 5

"Bryce delivers a dynamic and charming presentation of the life and music of Cat Stevens. He is a natural story teller and engaging entertainer."

Nic Roland
The Playhouse Cafe
Rating: 5

"Bryce has the audience in the palm of his hand. You can hear a pin drop as he tells the stories, and then next minute the room erupts into a heartwarming singalong. Bryce honours Cat Stevens in a way that helps you see your own path more clearly."

John Dawson
Live music lover
Rating: 5
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