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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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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
How To Get Started With Voiceover
More than a great voice Have you often been told you have a fabulous voice? Or you have a knack for characters, accents and dialects and...
Feb 9, 2022
Having the Guts to Change Your Career
Change is a comin’ The global pandemic has led to many people looking for new challenges and changing their career. In fact, according to...
Jan 25, 2022
Audition vs Audacity - Pros and Cons
Here at BRAVA, we’ve had lots of you asking for 1-1 training and more information on the best editing software to use for VO. Whilst many...
Jan 3, 2022
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