Van started out as a guitarist in cover bands. He worked on his craft and eventually broke out on his own with a solo career in 2005. Playing the Sydney covers live circuit as well as releasing a string of indie singer songwriter albums from there. He released his first Children’s album mid 2019. Hush, his tenth collection of tunes, is a children’s album with a difference. Staying true to his sound of blues and funky pocket groove, he sings songs that give kids helpful hints to life’s daily challenges. With Dom Cabrera on drums, Byron Mark on keys/percussion and Van sharing the bass responsibilities with Brian Cachia, he keeps the vibe energetic and happy. Even songs like “The Frog and The Scorpion’ and “Bully Song” which tackle more grown up subject matters, there is a light hearted playfulness that will appeal to your child. Catchy tunes like “Are We There Yet”, “Swim, Swim, Swim” and “Yummy Yummy Popcorn” are sure to make your  child dance! This batch of funky kiddy tunes, targeted to toddlers to pre teens, are a delight. Parents will enjoy this album just as much as their children!

 

During Lockdown in 2020, he released “Rock Baby”. A bright and cheerful collection of songs that celebrate life and learning. Kid friendly and danceable, this album explores the fun and play between parents and their children. With Dom Cabrera back on the drum seat, Byron Mark on the keys and percussion and this time Dauno Martinez on bass, the album definitely rocks! The catchy “Brush Your Teeth” will have you humming to bed, “Let’s Make The Bed” will make you want to every morning! “Let’s Water The Garden” stands out as a favourite and has a vivid video to match (thanks to talented Benny Time). 

 

Not satisfied with a solid second childrens album, Van followed Rock Baby with “Daddy Day” late 2020. An album targeted for children from separated parents and different homes, complicated though this topic may be, this album is more of a celebration of the positive rather than the opposite. With the same line up from the previous album, Van dives more deeply into the psyche of the child, addresses the parent in song, and is more at home with the situation confidently presenting scenarios that bridge and strengthen the bonds between father and child. Complimented with a spattering of positive unrelated themes, this album does not ignore the children who come from homes where their parents are still together (like "Happy Birthday", "Happy Anniversary" and "Alphabet Song").

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On 30th July 2021, Van released "Bingo", a collection of classic childrens tunes. An acoustic album of cover songs, with his good friend Casper Tromp playing keys and piano, leaving bass and percussion for Van to overdub in his home studio. What we have is Van's take on popular nursery rhymes and kid songs in a raw unplugged like setting, relying heavily on Van's acoustic guitar.

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On 2nd February, 2022, Van released his 14th album "I Imagine I Can". Bringing back his mates Byron Mark on keys and Dom Cabrera on drums, this album is born during Sydneys' second lockdown. Grateful for the peace and quiet, the time to stop, pause, mediate and reflect... it gave birth to a collection of new songs that your children will dance to, and parents will join in and dance as well!

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As an added bonus, Van released his 15th album "Keep on Trying". Again with Byron Mark on keys and percussion and Dom Cabrera on drums, Van on bass and guitars (like the previous album) Van continues his brand of funky kids music that the whole family can groove to. 

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Last year, on 18th August 2023, Van Released his 16th album "Aussie Animals".  Again with his good friend Byron Mark on keys and percussion, this is an album of 17 Australian animal songs that are quirky and catchy, just like the beautiful creatures they represent.

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On the 2nd February 2024 Van dropped his 17th album. This is a collection of story songs that are well known to the world, but are of course done in true Van Sereno fashion, funky, melodic and catchy. This time a sole endeavour, with himself covering vocals, bass, drums, percussion, with a surprise appearance by his two daughters!

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A childrens artist with a real message to give, of love, joy and happiness, Van Sereno is a live performer that will not only captivate you… but make you think as you groove to his music.