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Hi! I’m Josh Shirt. I’ve worked as a full-time UK voice talent for over 15 years.
I record scripts in both my native Derbyshire / Cheshire accent and in neutral (RP) English. My voice can be heard around the world and has been used by the BBC, Microsoft, Samsung, and Lego (to name a few).
I look forward to hearing about your voiceover project.
Conversational & Natural British Voice
Corporate Narration Showreel
Recent Work
Agria Pet Insurance – Male IVR Voice
I’ve recently voiced a complete new IVR system for Agria Pet Insurance, UK. When you call them on 03330 30 10 00 you can hear my voice guiding you through all of their menu options as well as delivering the important information, such as small print. This job...
ASDA Radio – Male Imaging Voice
When you’re getting your shopping, you can hear me in ASDA at the moment after I recently recorded a new set of radio station imaging to rebrand ASDA Radio....
Star Radio Cambridge – Male Imaging Voice
Star Radio in Cambridge have chosen me as their male continuity announcer. The new station imaging is bright and upbeat, building excitement for a whole host of events they support in and around Cambridge. Here’s a promo voiceover that I recorded for them,...
My Voice
Youthful, Friendly, Real
Cool and Dynamic
Formal and Professional
Available for Both Northern Accents and RP (Universal British) Accents
My native accent is a kind of hybrid of the Derbyshire accent and Cheshire accent. When speaking in my native accent I sound like a bloke somewhere near Manchester.
Northern Accent Demo
In 2011, I moved to London and I began to southernise my vowel sounds to perform with a Received Pronunciation (RP) English accent. I now offer voiceovers in either accent.
RP Demo
Radio Adverts
Video Narrations
eLearning Courses
TV Commercials
Audiobooks
My voiceover experience
I have narrated videos for thousands of clients and brands from across the world. Whatever you’re looking for — whether it’s adverts, explainer videos, eLearning, medical voiceovers or anything else — I have the skills and expertise to deliver!
Stage / audiobook actor
I am a professional audiobook narrator and stage actor with the ability to create and perform many characters. I have audiobooks available through Audible and I perform live, before theatre audiences.
Sound skills
I am an experienced sound engineer and music producer. If you need audio editing, post-production, or bespoke music for your project, think of me as a one-stop shop! I have written and produced music used on hundreds of adverts, including for RyanAir and ASDA.
“I’ve known Josh for over 3 years and have always found him a pleasure to work with. He takes direction really well and I always get the read that I’m after. Whether it’s a natural, conversational style to an edgy club read or anything in between, Josh delivers the goods every time.”
“Josh is a consummate professional. After our first call I felt very comfortable and it was a great experience working together. The client directed and everyone was happy with the result. I would be happy to recommend Josh for his work.”
Fast Turnaround
From my top-quality home studio I record voiceovers every weekday, and I pride myself on being available to record quickly. I turnaround most scripts within 12 hours and I pickup WhatsApp messages the fastest. Please get in touch if I can be of help with your project.
Blog
5 Tips and Tricks for Audiobook Narrators and Producers
Hi! I am a professional British voice over actor and audiobook narrator who has recorded audiobooks and stories for numerous publishers and authors. Nonfiction, Welbeck Publishing, 2021 Fiction, Andrew David Barker, 2020 Fiction, Valancourt Books, 2019 In this article...
What Post-production Tools Do Professional Voice Overs Use?
In this blog post I take a closer look at the software and engineering skills professional voice overs use in post-production (or “post”). Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) for Voice Overs As a voice over I record and edit digital audio on a daily basis and the main...
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