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Mystical Harp Music & Entertainment Services in Vancouver | Starchild & Entertainment
Starchild & Entertainment is a dynamic performance duo founded in 2012, blending mystical harp music, theatrical clowning, and vibrant cultural influences to create unforgettable experiences. Fanny Starchild, a classically trained multi-instrumentalist from Quebec, combines her operatic vocal range with theatrical clowning expertise honed through international study. Her partner Vegari Cendar, a Caribbean-born bassist and percussionist, infuses their sound with Latin, African, and reggae rhythms cultivated during his decades as Vancouver's sought-after session musician. Together as The Mystiques, they deliver genre-defending performances at festivals, corporate events, and private celebrations across North America.Their repertoire spans live-looped harp and bass compositions, interactive children's parties featuring face painting and puppetry, and ceremonial wedding performances. With stage credits including Bumbershoot Festival and Vancouver International Airport engagements, the duo brings over 40 years combined professional experience to every booking. Their unique fusion of danceable grooves, meditative melodies, and theatrical elements creates immersive environments that embody themes of global unity and joyful expression. The company maintains rigorous touring schedules while offering customized entertainment solutions for events of all sizes.
Services
Mystical Harp Music
Birthday Parties
Face Painting
Clown Mobile
Wedding Ceremonies
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ combined years of professional musical and theatrical expertise
- Our performances feature unique cultural fusion of Quebecois and Caribbean traditions
- We provide interactive entertainment with clowning, face painting, and live music
- Our artists have performed at major festivals including Bumbershoot and Oregon Country Fair
- We maintain active touring schedules while offering personalized event services
Services
Mystical Harp Music
Fanny Starchild and Vegari Cendar create transcendent musical experiences through harp and bass collaborations. Their live-looping performances combine classical harp techniques with Caribbean rhythms, featuring tribal vocals and meditative soundscapes. This service provides immersive sonic environments for festivals, ceremonies, and cultural events.
Birthday Parties
Interactive children's celebrations featuring professional clowning, face painting, puppet shows, and musical parades. Fanny Starchild's theatrical expertise creates magical atmospheres with balloon art, sing-alongs, and customized entertainment packages for private events.
Face Painting
Professional face and body painting services using non-toxic, water-based paints for children and adults. Offers intricate designs like fantasy creatures, floral patterns, and celestial motifs at festivals, fairs, and private events across North America.
Clown Mobile
Portable clown performance service bringing theatrical entertainment to various locations. Includes character performances, interactive games, and musical elements for community events, parades, and corporate functions.
Wedding Ceremonies
Customized wedding music featuring harp and bass arrangements for ceremony entrances, cocktail hours, and reception events. Combines classical repertoire with contemporary interpretations to create romantic atmospheres for nuptial celebrations.
People
Fanny Starchild
Lead Musician & Performer
Quebec-born harpist and clown with classical training and international performance experience. Combines operatic vocals with theatrical clowning, creating magical atmospheres through music and interactive entertainment for all ages.
Vegari Cendar
Bass Guitarist & Percussionist
Caribbean-raised musician with decades of Vancouver performance experience. Specializes in Latin, African, and reggae rhythms, contributing rich bass textures and world percussion elements to the duo's unique sound.
Questions
What types of events do you perform at?
We perform at weddings, festivals, corporate events, birthday parties, and cultural celebrations across Canada and the Pacific Northwest.
How would you describe your musical style?
Our style blends mystical harp melodies with Caribbean rhythms, featuring live looping, world percussion, and theatrical elements.
Do you offer children's entertainment services?
Yes, we provide interactive birthday parties with clowning, face painting, puppet shows, and musical parades for children.
Can you accommodate special event requests?
We customize performances for specific themes or requirements while maintaining our signature cultural fusion style.
How far in advance should we book your services?
We recommend booking 3-6 months ahead for major events, though we accommodate last-minute requests when possible.
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Reviews (4)
Jack Peters
Aug 06, 2019
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This is the home base for a local business, Starchild Entertainment. Nice web-site. I believe the best way to contact this local business is by phone or though their web-site. The business hours are clear on the Google Maps pin location, thanks for that. I have probably seen you at last year's White Rock Buskers Festival and if I did, the face painting clown in front of the art gallery was Excellent .....
Julie Lynn & Robert
Jan 24, 2019
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Fanny played her beautiful harp music for our wedding and it was absolutely magical. Our guests were mesmerized as they arrived at our ceremony, and to have her live accompaniment as I walked down the aisle was heavenly. She continued to play during pictures and created such beautiful, peaceful atmosphere. I would recommend Fanny wholeheartedly to play harp for any special event, especially a wedding. She is such an angel!
Janina Russell
Dec 14, 2018
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Fanny Starchild I have personally seen her perform at many types of events . .The love and laughter she has given from her heart to others is so beautiful to see .... years and years as a performer she has given so much of her talent to each and every audience . I have seen her work in very challenging events with difficult clients , which she handles herself with so much grace and kindness .... she amazing !..... she greets each audience with her love and humour playing her guitar , as a artist and a remarkable singer and flutist ! She is very talented .abd has recorded many records as well
Rania Zoarob
Sep 18, 2018
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Amazing entertainment included Magic, Face-painting, balloon twisting.
Children had a blast with STARCHILD! Her time was engaging and fun all the way.
Children had a blast with STARCHILD! Her time was engaging and fun all the way.
