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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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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
Social media strategist, Fern Dunn, joins BRAVA from Aardman
BRAVA is thrilled to announce the appointment of Fern Dunn as Social Media and Content Manager. Fern is a communications specialist with...
Nov 8, 2023
Sound Advice: How to build a business by teaching your craft
BRAVA Founder, Melissa Thom, sat down with multi-national software enterprise, SAGE, recently on their podcast, Sound Advice:...
Sep 11, 2023
Launching our Autumn / Winter 2023 Season
We’re thrilled to launch our new season of core training, free talks, Masterclasses and more from Autumn / Winter 2023. One thing's for...
Sep 5, 2023
BRAVA Founder, Melissa Thom, invited to judge the 10th Voice Arts® Awards for 3rd year running
BRAVA Founder, Melissa Thom, will once again take on the role of judging the 10th Voice Arts® Awards this year. The Awards is an...
Sep 1, 2023
Celebrating two years of BRAVA
We can’t quite believe that BRAVA is two years old this month - and what a journey it’s been! So we thought we’d reflect on the last 24...
Jul 31, 2023
The impact of the SAG AFTRA strike action on UK actors & VO
The big conversation right now in the industry concerns the current SAG AFTRA industrial action in the U.S. The implications of this...
Jul 18, 2023
BRAVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Thom appointed as Women in Games Ambassador
We are delighted to announce that BRAVA CEO & Founder, Melissa Thom, has been appointed as a Women in Games (WIG) Ambassador. The team is...
Jul 17, 2023
Why radio broadcasters make great VOs
BRAVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Thom, wrote a piece for Radio Today recently about making the move from radio broadcaster to VO. Melissa cut...
Jul 12, 2023
Industry Voices: Casting Voices, Creating Characters with LA-based Game Director, Randall Ryan
Randall and Melissa discuss voice casting, actor training, character creation, and the future of voice acting.
Jul 4, 2023
Diving into Connection: A Transformative Storytelling Retreat Experience
An interview with BRAVA Talent, Carla O Shaughnessy What made you decide to book the VO Storytelling retreat with BRAVA? I was intrigued...
Jul 4, 2023
Industry Voices: Voicing for Audiobooks with Dan Jones from Hachette UK
BRAVA founder, Melissa Thom, recently chatted to old friend and colleague, Dan Jones, Head of Audio Services for Carmelite Studios at...
Jun 8, 2023
BRAVA appoints professional voice actor, Sally Bailey, to its coaching team
BRAVA announces the appointment of professional voice actor and performer, Sally Bailey, to its coaching team today.
May 31, 2023
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