People & Support

She’s a founding member of the Southern Ladies Animation Group, whose collaborative short film “It’s Like That’  revealed the plight of detained refugee children in Australia and screened at 60 festivals worldwide. It is still used by Amnesty International as an educational tool. Sophie was Assistant Animator on Adam Eliot’s Oscar winning animated short “Harvie Krumpet,” and with filmmaker Bob Connolly co-produced, directed and was principal editor of the box office hit Mrs Carey’s Concert (2011). Her work on the film won her multiple awards for best film, direction and sound, including two AACTAs. In 2015/2018 Sophie facilitated a ground breaking collaboration between NASA, 80 community groups and the Global Orchestra in ‘The Concert for the Planet’ during Earth Hour, anchored by the SSO in the Sydney Opera House. Working with renowned recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey, Sophie then directed the innovative and much lauded “Recorder Queen” (2021), which paints the picture of what it feels like to choose a creative life. As a singer/ songwriter she’s toured and released three albums internationally, sharing the stage with some of Australia’s finest folk, jazz and world musicians.

Drawing upon the skills and experience listed above; coupled with Sophie’s extensive research and interviews with some of the world’s leading evolutionary psychologists and behaviourists, as part of her development of two other projects (with Jane) centring upon humankind’s disconnected relationship with the natural world- Sophie started to give shape to FOR ALL EARTHKIND in late 2021, beginning work on the anthem with Tony King and formulating a way to engage schools and the community with Karen and Jane. Sophie’s academic background in Anthropology, Drama & Theatre studies and Interactive media also underpins the vision of this project.

Originally from the UK, she cut her teeth as a runner on Rik Mayall Presents at Granada TV before heading to Los Angeles to intern with Cruise/Wagner Productions—where her passion for storytelling truly ignited. Now based in Melbourne, Jane has produced acclaimed projects including Cracker Bag (Palme d’Or, Cannes), Last Ride, Beaconsfield (AACTA & Logie-nominated), Save Your Legs!, and The Mule.

Renowned for her calm leadership, collaborative style, and ability to deliver ambitious productions at scale, Jane is also deeply committed to projects with impact. She has been part of For All Earthkind since its earliest concept stage, helping shape its vision and guiding it through two highly successful global impact events. Through her company, Jane Says, she boasts producing a Guiness book of record’s breaking largest live stream show in Indonesia. She continues to champion meaningful, world-class content that blends creativity with purpose.

Over four decades as a teacher, leader, and visionary, she has shaped generations of young musicians: from her early work in public schools, to 25 transformative years as Director of Music at MLC School, and later as Artistic Director at Santa Sabina College.

Her landmark Opera House concerts, uniting entire school communities in ambitious works, became a signature of her belief that every child deserves the exhilaration of great music-making. The award-winning documentary Mrs Carey’s Concert captured this spirit for the world to see. Many of her students now hold senior positions in orchestras and institutions across the globe, testament to her enduring influence.

Extending her vast networks of schools, educators, and alumni, Karen’s ethos — that music builds belonging, resilience, and joy — resonates deeply with the vision of For All Earthkind– placing young people at the centre of cultural life.

UK-born and trained at London’s Stella Mann College of Performing Arts, she began her career with the BBC before moving into acclaimed productions across stage and screen. Her theatre credits include La Nouvelle Eve (Paris), Annie, Fame, We Will Rock You, Little Shop of Horrors, and Stephen Sondheim’s Putting it Together. 

Her path as a performer and choreographer carried her across Europe, the US, and Australia, while also shaping the next generation of young artists through leading stage schools in both the UK and Australia.

Alongside her creative career, Karen has built an impressive portfolio in events and promotions. She toured Britain with global brands including Sony, Apple, Canon, and Dior, before becoming a highly respected Event Manager in Melbourne. Known for her creativity and precision, she has delivered major conferences such as IPBC Australasia – IAM Live at the Sofitel, while also helping schools, clubs, and community venues to fundraise. She lends her expertise generously to not-for-profits including the Lighthouse Foundation, RCD Foundation, The Male Hug, and Stephie’s Choice.

At For All Earthkind, Karen’s international networks and event acumen help unite communities and voices across the world in song for for the good of the planet.

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See List of Schools & Choir members who have performed For all Earthkind repertoire & events:

Haberfield Public School, PLC Croydon, Abbottsleigh, PLC Pymble, Queenwood, Kings School, Trinity  Grammar, Meriden, Riverview, Conservatorium High School, Loreto,  Monte San Angelo Mercy College, Armidale Secondary College, Davidson College,  Wenona, NSW Public School Singers, Ashfield Boys High School, Baulkham Hills High School, Birrong Girls High School, Blacktown Girls High School, Blakehurst High School, Cammeraygal High School, Campbelltown Performing Arts High School, Carlingford High School, Coffs Harbour High School, Concord High School, Corrimal High School, Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design, Elizabeth Macarthur High School, Fairfield High School, Fairvale High School, Fort Street High School, Hornsby Girls High School, Hunter School of the Performing Arts, Hunter Singers, Belmont High School, Callaghan College Waratah campus, Cessnock High School, Charlestown South Public School, Glendale Technology High School,  Hunter School of the Performing Arts, Kotara High School, Lambton High School, West Wallsend High School, Whitebridge High School, Hurlstone Agricultural High School, Katoomba High School, Killara High School, Ku-ring-gai High School, Lambton High School, Leeton High School, Macquarie Fields High School, Menai High School, Merewether High School, Mosman High School, Murray High School, Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School, Normanhurst Boys High School, Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer campus, Northlakes High School, NSW Public Schools Singers, Orange High School, Orara High School, Picnic Point High School, Riverina Central Choir, Coolamon Central School, Wagga Wagga High School, Kooringal High School, Junee High School, Temora High School, St George Girls High School, St Ives High School, St Marys Senior High School, Strathfield Girls High School, Tempe High School, Turramurra High School, Willoughby Girls High School, Yass High School, Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Harambee A’Cappella, River City Voices, Geelong Climate Choir, With On Voice Choir, Joubert Singers, Jubilate Singers, NSW Health, RE-choired, Platinum Vocal Studio, Brimbank Multi Cultural Community Choir, Sydney Knitting Nanas, Divine Divas Show Choir.