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6 reasons why narrators should extend their audiobook skills in 2026
The audiobook industry continues to grow in 2026, but so do demands placed on professional narrators. As audiobooks become a primary format for publishers and listeners alike, a good voice is no longer enough to sustain consistent work. Narrators are now expected to bring broader skills, deeper storytelling ability, and a clearer understanding of how audiobooks are produced and positioned in the market. With the audiobook market projected to reach $11 billion in 2026, rising
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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, 2025
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, 2025
BRAVA features on BBC Radio for World Voice Day
BRAVA CEO, Melissa Thom, spoke to John Acres about her voice career
Apr 16, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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 to boost your wellbeing at work. BRAVA founder, CEO and principal coach, Melissa Thom, will be facilitating a workshop on the power of breath as a tool for communicating like a leader. In this informal and relaxed session, Melissa will guide participants through a mix of theory and practical exercises designed to boost confidence ahead of
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
10 takeaways for voice actors from Abi Longstaffe at Spotlight
On our latest episode of the HIGH NOTES podcast , we talk to Abi Longstaffe, Head of New Business at Spotlight about her extensive career...
Aug 12, 2024
US dialect coach, Doug Honorof, to teach exclusively in the UK for BRAVA
We are thrilled that Doug Honorof - a full-time, US-based dialect coach and language consultant for scripted television, film, animation...
Apr 18, 2024
BRAVA features in Bristol 24/7 Magazine
We loved talking to Bristol 24/7 about what it's really like behind the scenes here at BRAVA.
Apr 11, 2024
BRAVA Joins Spotlight Graduate Programme
We’re thrilled to announce today that BRAVA has joined the Spotlight Graduate Programme.
Apr 7, 2024
Acclaimed broadcaster and BRAVA Talent launches new Politics Podcast
BRAVA Talent and Award-winning broadcaster Marverine Cole has launched a new politics podcast, ‘The Trouble With Politics’ (TTWP),...
Apr 4, 2024
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