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Step into Videogames 2025: Angels in Bristol
Earlier this summer, our master characters coach, Elaine A. Clark, joined us once more to run our annual Step into Video Games...
Jun 26
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Step into Videogames 2025: Angels in Bristol
Earlier this summer, our master characters coach, Elaine A. Clark, joined us once more to run our annual Step into Video Games...
Jun 26


Voice Cloning and Generative AI
BRAVA CEO Melissa Thom speaks out on voice cloning and the urgent need for protections in the age of generative AI, in response to a troubling case reported in Charting Gen AI.
Jun 25


High Notes Season 2 Launch
Credit: BRAVA BRAVA podcast, High Notes, is back for a new series with six new episodes featuring top professionals from the worlds of...
Jun 23


Leveling Up: Inside BRAVA’s Step into Video Games Masterclass
Carla O'Shaughnessy recording at BRAVA Studios. Credit: BRAVA One of the standout events in the BRAVA calendar is the annual Step into...
Jun 13


Finding your Voice: Public Speaking & Presentation Workshops with BRAVA Business
Let’s be honest — public speaking can be tough. Whether you're pitching an idea, leading a meeting, or stepping up at an event, it’s normal to feel those nerves kick in.
Jun 12


Notes on SXSW London 2025
A look back at three unforgettable days at SXSW London—deep talks, bold voices, creative sparks, and late-night laughs with the BRAVA crew.
Jun 11


Helen Langford joins BRAVA as a Commercial coach
We are thrilled to welcome Helen Langford to the BRAVA team today as a Commercial coach.
May 13


BRAVA features on BBC Radio for World Voice Day
BRAVA CEO, Melissa Thom, spoke to John Acres about her voice career
Apr 16


BRAVA CEO, Melissa Thom, Judges 2025 BAFTA Games Awards
BRAVA CEO Melissa Thom joins the judging panel for the 2025 BAFTA Games Awards, recognising top talent in video game performance.
Apr 9


Internationally acclaimed voice coach, Dr Rockford Sansom, joins BRAVA Business to help grow their global operations
Dr. Rockford Sansom joins BRAVA as a master voice coach, bringing his expertise in high-performance speech communication...
Mar 31


BRAVA to deliver VO coaching for MFA Acting Programme at Louisiana State University, USA
BRAVA’s CEO and principal coach, Melissa Thom, brings commercial voiceover training to Louisiana State University’s MFA Acting students
Mar 24


Tabitha Owens joins BRAVA as Office & Talent Manager
Tabitha Owens has joined BRAVA as Office and Talent Manager, as it continues its growth into 2025.
Mar 17


Insights from Melissa Thom on BBC Radio Bristol with Joe Lemer
Voice acting is more than reading scripts; it’s about connecting, crafting, and representing diverse voices.
Jan 22


Communicating like a leader - the power of breath
We’re thrilled to be hosting an event for the RSA on 3rd October here in Bristol - the second in the series of Fellow-led events designed...
Sep 26, 2024


Bristol voice acting coach joins BAFTA and pledges to help improve diversity in gaming
Melissa Thom, voice actor and founder of BRAVA (Bristol Academy of Voice Acting), has become a voting member of BAFTA.
Sep 24, 2024


Voice Acting: From Radio to Video Games - An interview with Melissa Thom on BBC Upload
From radio to GTA V: Voice actor Melissa reveals gaming industry secrets and how she's training the next generation of voice talent.
Sep 20, 2024


Coast character: Melissa Thom on Hope Cove
Melissa Thom sat down with Coast Magazine to talk about her favourite UK coastal spot - and how this has become an important part of both...
Sep 20, 2024


BRAVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Thom, joins the cast of The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road as an official voice actor.
Melissa joins the cast of The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road as an official voice actor.
Sep 20, 2024


The Business and Art of Training Voice Actors - Panel discussion
Join us for a VASTA panel discussion on "The Business and Art of Training Voice Actors" Are you curious about the evolving role of...
Aug 16, 2024


BRAVA founder honoured as an RSA Fellow
We’re delighted to share that Melissa Thom, founder of BRAVA, has been honoured as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA).
Aug 13, 2024
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