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Hello fellow Sparklers, with their unique blend of wonderful songs, engaging live performances, and consistent and prolific creativity, Sparkle and Star aim to take children on a musical adventure that will educate them and help them better understand the world they live in.
The charismatic and energetic duo specialise in creating energetic and dynamic performances for children. Incorporating a wide range of live musical instruments, makaton, British Sign Language and easy to learn dance routines, Sparkle and Star deliver a memorable show full of music, fun, imagination and learning.
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20 years in the music industry
Sparkle and Star (Jody Brown & Mike Donaghy) have been making music together for nearly 20 years. Since meeting at music college in the early 2000’s, they have performed together in many groups and have embarked on their own musical journeys, touring the United States, Canada and Europe, sharing stages with many artists.
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Jody studied music after leaving school and went on to achieve a degree in music (Bmus) from Queens University Belfast. Jody is an accomplished singer and trumpet player and has played in many different groups and features on a wide range of musical recordings. Jody is married and has a son and a daughter.
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Mike studied Music and Performing Arts after leaving school and went on to achieve a Licentiate Diploma in Music Education from Trinity College London as well as studying Music Performance and a Music Therapy. Mike is a multi instrumentalist, playing instruments such as Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Bodhran, Whistle, Piano and percussion, all of which are featured in the Sparkle and Star stage shows. Mike is married and has two daughters.
Since having families of their own they have ventured in to the world of children’s music, writing and performing for children and their parents near and far!
“The world is in great need of more music education. When children learn music, it allows part of their artistic mind to express itself, which is very important in helping to balance a child intellectually, spiritually and emotionally”
Paul Reed Smith (President, PRS Guitars)
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Sparkle and Star 2024
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