Busy Izzy and Friends

An untiring supporter of fellow songwriters and performers Roxanne co-founded Songsalive! not-for-profit songwriting organisation in 1997. The original Sydney chapter has expanded both nationally and internationally to the U.S. Sponsored locally by the Australasian Performing Right Association, (A.P.R.A.)
Co-founding Songsalive! ( now Songsalive! U.S.) with Gilli Moon, proved to be a significant event in Roxanne's personal life as well, providing the vehicle whereby she met her husband, Stephen Kiely, who joined the organisation soon after its formation.
Together, Roxanne and Stephen have written, recorded and produced award-winning songs for the Busy Izzy and Friends project, as well as designed and implemented an exciting live show featuring characters from the stories, featuring friendship, fun and healthy food..
More about their new album and videos:

• Welcome To Nix & Nax.
• Busy Izzy and Friends on YouTube

Singing Teacher To The "Stars of Today"
Roxanne has many students already successful and high profile stars in the Australian entertainment industry, including Aussie superstar, Delta Goodrem, Hayley Warner, Ivy Adara, Nick de la Hoyde and Marlisa Punzalan, winner of the 2014 series of X-Factor. "Roxanne's intense and creative lessons will allow you to find your voice and develop its potential."
ScoopFX Music School is situated in Sydney's North West and comprises Roxanne and her husband, Stephen.

Future Vision
Anyone who has met or worked with Roxanne in her capacity as a venue, workshop, showcase or event co-ordinator, quickly realises that they are dealing with a passionate supporter of the local music scene, and songwriters in particular.
Her constant contact with all aspects of the industry, including print media, television, artist development companies, copyright associations, pubs, clubs and other venues, help keep her abreast of the rhythm which underlies constant change within the music scene.
Not only as President and CEO of Songsalive! Australia, but also in her capacity as teacher, producer, company director and, of course, songwriter, Roxanne remains focused on, and extremely excited about the potential for Songsalive! Australia to create and foster great developments for Australian songwriters.

Stephen is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer and performer, website designer, multi-media and digital creative director and co-songwriter for the Busy Izzy and Friends series.

Shaun is a passionate songwriter with a penchant for strong rhythms and adventurous lyrics.

Shaun has been our monthly workshop director since 2018. His genial manner and genuine interest in new songwriters makes him the perfect choice for this position. He is the facilitator of our online Workshops helpd on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30.

Apart from hids own musical development, Shaun is a strong and loyal supporter of his daughter, Jade Walker, herself a lyrical and eclectic writer. Apart from their own songs, Shaun and Jade have collaborated on co-writes.

Russell is a singer-songwriter who has been performing in pubs and clubs around Sydney and at folk festivals around the country and overseas for more than 18 years. He writes songs that are funny and serious - occasionally both at the same time, ranging from ballads, to blues to up-tempo pop. He has won numerous awards with his self-penned and co-written songs including the Comedy category in the Australian Songswriters Association song comp.