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Hi, I’m Josh Shirt!
I have been a professional British voiceover artist for over 15 years.
I record scripts in my native Northern English accent and Neutral RP English.
You can hear my voice around the world including in past work for the BBC, Microsoft, Samsung, and Lego (to name just a few).
If you need an engaging and real voice for your project, I look forward to hearing from you.
Recent Work
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,...
Durham University Instructional Video
Each year on graduation day, volunteers help marshall Durham University’s graduation ceremonies. For this instructional video, I provided the voiceover narration to prepare volunteers for how to take part. I used a friendly, conversational tone and the cadence...
Mind UK – Charity Outreach Voiceover
Now that the pandemic is coming to an end, I am proud to be involved with a poignant outreach campaign by Mind UK. I recorded this VO for them last...
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
What is ISDN?
ISDN (or Integrated Services Digital Network) is a communications technology from the late eighties, when phone lines and landline telephones were the main method of telecommunication. In the nineties came dial-up internet, and people would use a modem with their...
How a Professional Voice Over Can Help Your Small Business
As an entrepreneur and self-employed person, I’m well-versed with the steps of establishing a new small business: At first there’s the emphasis on a good company name and domain name, then comes the mission statement and company logo, and soon the business...
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I look forward to hearing from you