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Breathe better, perform better: why breathwork belongs in the boardroom
Melissa Thom recently joined John Darval on BBC Radio Bristol to talk about something that affects every professional every single day, and yet most of us have never been taught to do it properly.
May 19
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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
Metaverse, Mocap & Mocktails: 5 Key Takeaways from GDC 2023
Now that we’ve collected our thoughts (and our sanity) after this year’s Games Developers Conference (GDC), BRAVA founder Melissa Thom,...
Apr 17, 2023
Kate Staniforth joins BRAVA as Talent Manager
BRAVA is delighted to announce today that Kate Staniforth has joined the team as Talent Manager, as the Academy continues to realise its...
Mar 7, 2023
Interview on BBC Bristol Radio
BRAVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Thom, featured on BBC Radio Bristol recently, to talk all things voice acting. Melissa cut her teeth in...
Mar 1, 2023
BRAVA to join DIT Gaming Trade Mission to America
BRAVA joins The Department for International Trade (DIT) on its mission to the Games Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco.
Feb 13, 2023
The History of Voiceover: A Whistle Stop Tour
The history of voiceover is colourful, fascinating, and shaped by incredible technological advances. From the first radio broadcast in...
Jan 11, 2023
BRAVA features in the January 2023 edition of The Bristol Magazine
BRAVA Founder, Melissa Thom, chatted to The Bristol Magazine for this month’s ‘My Bristol’ Feature. Quick cuppa Melissa talked about...
Jan 11, 2023
3 advertising trends that will impact voiceover in 2023
As we move into the New Year, there’s no denying we’re facing some pretty hefty challenges. So how will creativity respond? And what can...
Dec 28, 2022
BRAVA announces partnership with Little Monster Media
Bristol Academy of Voice Acting (BRAVA) announces partnership with audio production company, Little Monster Media (LMM).
Dec 7, 2022
Bristol Academy of Voice Acting launches new Talent Database
Helping local, national, international and producers, casting directors and content creators find Talent for their projects.
Oct 8, 2022
Interview with BRAVA Talent, Tabitha Owens
We chat to Tabitha about her experience of our 'Step into Video Games' Masterclass.
Oct 3, 2022
Vocal Health: An Introduction
BRAVA vocal health expert, Gary Owston, introduces us to the main considerations when looking after your voice.
Aug 10, 2022
BRAVA talent nominated in British Podcast Awards 2022
Sinead Garvan has been nominated in the British Podcast Awards for her work on ‘Shot & Chaser’
Jun 21, 2022
From Radio to VO: Adding Voice Acting to Your Skillset
Previously a broadcast journalist & entertainment reporter for BBC R1, R4, 5Live, R6 Music & R2, Sinead Garvan talks candidly about her...
Jun 8, 2022
An Interview with VO Characters Expert, Elaine Clark
We chatted with Master VO coach and characters expert, Elaine Clark, to find out how she got into the industry, current trends in...
May 9, 2022
How can voice actors avoid losing out to AI?
Last night BBC Front Row discussed questions raised by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance, extend, and replace human...
May 4, 2022
The Shakespeare Sessions Continue...
We've been exploring The Bard in our ever-popular classes with Shakespeare expert, actor and Master coach Chris Donnelly from Bristol Old...
May 3, 2022
Interview with BRAVA graduate Adam Hopton
Tell us a bit about what prompted you to sign up to the online 6-week Characters Foundation Masterclass? I’d been working with BRAVA...
Apr 28, 2022
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