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AI Voice Contract Protection: How to Protect Your Voice, Brand & Income
AI is transforming the voiceover industry—but without the right protections, your voice, brand, and income could be at risk. This guide explains what every voice actor should know about AI voice contracts, including key clauses, expert resources, and practical advice for negotiating safely and confidently.
Oct 29
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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


Melissa Thom to judge at prestigious ARIAS 2024
BRAVA founder and CEO, Melissa Thom, has been confirmed as a judge for the Audio & Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS) this year. Having kick...
Feb 26, 2024


Voices of Influence
BRAVA CEO & Founder, Melissa Thom, sat down with Arts Professional recently to talk about some of the inspirational people who have...
Feb 20, 2024


Brand new BRAVA podcast launches for 2024
We are thrilled to launch our BRAVA podcast, HIGH NOTES, today - a new show with conversations on the art and business of voice. BRAVA...
Jan 9, 2024


Tamsin Greig joins cast of Shakespeare’s Women
Award-winning actor Tamsin Greig has joined the cast performing rehearsed readings of Shakespeare’s Women in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse,...
Dec 13, 2023


Q&A with Natalie Edwards at Excellent Talent
We recently spoke to Natalie Edwards, from Excellent Talent. It was such an illuminating chat about what agents are looking for when...
Nov 30, 2023


Carla O’Shaughnessy joins BRAVA as Senior PR Consultant
BRAVA is delighted to announce today that Carla O’Shaughnessy has joined the team as Senior PR Consultant, as the Academy continues to...
Nov 20, 2023


How AI is disrupting the world of voiceover
BRAVA CEO and founder, Melissa Thom was asked to share her views on how AI is disrupting the world of voiceover for Arts Professional...
Nov 16, 2023


BRAVA to support world premiere of new play at Shakespeare’s Globe
We're thrilled to announce that BRAVA today announces their support of the world premiere of 'Shakespeare’s Women'; a new play by the...
Nov 15, 2023
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