Will 2026 be the year that you stop just thinking about exploring Voice Over and actually do it?

Many of the people we meet at our workshops have spent years thinking about Voice Over and Voice Acting but have never done anything about it, so we’re here to help you finally see if it’s something you really want to pursue.

On Saturday January 31 (2026) we have our first Voice Over for Beginners workshop. This is ideal for people just like you who are curious about the Voice Over industry and want to jump in front of a microphone and see if this something they might enjoy.

This is a crucial first step as you’ll learn some basic skills, how the industry works and most importantly what it’s like to actually create some voice over recordings while being guided by working voice over artists in a professional recording studio.

This workshop covers a bit of everything, from Commercials & corporate narration to character acting. It’s like a tasting plate of Voice Over scripts.

There are just 7 places available for the beginner’s workshop and we’re usually fully booked a few weeks in advance.

Also, coming this year in March (Saturday March 21) we’ll have our Voice Over for Video Games workshop.

Unlike the Voice Over for Beginners workshop we only hold this workshop once or twice a year with limited places available.

The contents of this workshop are just a little broader than the titles suggests. We’ll be exploring how to create character voices mostly in the context of Video Games and Animation.

During this 3hour workshop you’ll get to record two different character voices and learn about what’s needed if you want to pursue this in the future.

If you have any question about either of this amazing workshops in 2026 please reach out via the chat box on the website or the contact page.

As we start to slow down for the year to enjoy Christmas, here at Vocies of Tomorrow we’re also looking forward to and planning what Voice Over Coaching opportunitues we’ll have for you in 2026.

On that note, it all kicks off for the year on January 31 with out first Voice Over for Beginners workshop. This full day workshop (10am – 4:30pm) is perfect for anyone who is completely new to Voice Over or perhaps had some experience that has inspired them to want to learn more.

The Voice Over for Beginners workshop is a very practical experience. Throughout the day participants will work on a few scripts, ranging from Radio/TV commercials to corporate narration and even some fun character reads. As the day progresses you’ll learn some of the basic techniques to help you interpret scripts and use your voice deliver the right meaning, pace and tone.

You’ll also be in good hands at this workshop. Cecelia Ramsdale and Andy Wells are industry professionals who have been working voice actors for decades (and still going!).

The Voice Over for Beginners workshop is suitable for ages 15+ with room for a maximum of 7 participants.

We hope to see you there on January 31 2026!

As you start on your voice over journey you’ll need the ability to showcase your abilities to potential clients. The best way to do this is with a demo reel.
This is generally a compiliation of samples, usually all in the same genre (eg Commercials, Characters, accents, corporate) that demonstrate what you’re capable of and should include different styles of reads (soft sell, conversational, serious etc).

Here are 3 Voice Over Demo Reels we’ve produced recently.

Michael Kay

Eleanor Stankiewicz

Kim Mannaa

For Michael and Eleanor their demos have been created in full, recording completely new material where as with Kim, she used a combination of recent work she had done along with new material we produced for her demo.

How we create Voice Over Demo Reels

We start by having a conversation with you and listening to any samples of work or auditions may already have. If you don’t have any samples that’s ok, we’ll get a good idea of your voice type during out conversation that will us get the right scripts for you to record.

Yes, we source all of the scripts to use in recording your demo, making sure we have a range that will help you showcase different types of reads (Natural conversational, soft sell, energetic etc).

Once we have the scripts all sorted out you’ll come into the studio for a recording session (usually up to 2 hours) to record everything. We aim to do no more than 4 takes on each script. This ensures you are abile to replicate the performance on your demo reel in professional recording situations.

After recording there’s about a day of post production to create fully produced versions of all the recordings which are then cut down to a compilation of around 2minutes.

Great! When can I book a demo session?

Honestly you can make a Voice Over Demo at any point and yes, you could do it yourself, but here’s a couple of things to consider.
You need to have the skills – Reading scripts accurately and with meaning.
Can you follow direction? – If someone gives you verbal or written direction, can you execute it as they expect.
Are you ready to self record? – It’s now essential to have your own recording setup (home studio/booth) not just for auditions but to record work for clients. If you’re expecting that every voice over opportunity includes an invitation to attend a professional studio, that’s not likely to be the case, especially when starting out.
What will you do with your demo? – Have a plan. Where will your demo ‘live’ so potential clients can hear your voice? Will you consider signing up to casting websites?
If you’re very new to voice over, we don’t recommend knocking on the door of Voice Over agents, as they are usually looking for experienced talent with proven success.

If you’d like to know more about recording a Voice Over Demo, head over to the contact page and drop us a line!

There’s a side to Voice Acting that we don’t often spend much time talking about – The Business side.

While everyone’s journey will be quite different in this industry, it can be very useful to see how others tackle what can be a confusing and time-consuming part of being a Voice Actor.

Acclaimed voice actor Aimee Smith is set to share her proven strategies for success in an exclusive, in-person presentation hosted by Voices of Tomorrow. This is a rare opportunity to learn the essential business practices that can help inform your career.

The presentation, titled “‘3 Things I Do That Benefit My Full-Time Voiceover Business (And You Should Too!)'”, is an informative 1.5-hour session designed to give you actionable insights. Aimee will pull back the curtain on the real-world methods she uses daily to maintain and grow her career.

Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on three crucial topics:

• Creating Your Own “Snowball Effect” in New Mediums: Learn how to build momentum and strategically expand your work into new mediums, creating a cascade of opportunities.
• The Art of Cold Emailing: Demystify the process of reaching out to potential clients with effective techniques that get results.
• Keeping in Touch with Current Clients: Discover the importance of nurturing existing relationships to ensure a steady stream of repeat business, the cornerstone of a sustainable freelance career.

This event is not a practical workshop, but an informative seminar, complete with a Q&A session at the end where you can ask Aimee your most pressing questions.

This is only the second time Aimee has run this popular presentation, and to ensure an intimate and valuable experience, attendance is strictly limited to 20 people. This is your chance to gain a competitive edge in the industry directly from a working professional.

Event Details:

• Class Name: ‘3 Things I Do That Benefits My Full-Time Voiceover Business (And You Should Too!)’
• Date: Thursday, 9th of October
• Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM AEST
• Location: Boyd Community Hub – Assembly Hall, Melbourne (In-Person Event)
• Cost: $70 inc. GST

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your career.

To secure your place, book now at: https://www.voicesoftomorrow.com.au/course-dates/

This is one of the most common questions I hear from people who want to get into voice over or have just started.

If you are thinking of contacting agencies such as RMK, EM Voices, Scout Management (some of the largest VO agencies in Australia) there are a few things you need to consider.

Firstly – do you have the skills and experience? That’s a longer discussion point but it’s a good place to start if you want to talk about getting work.

Why do you think you need an agent? (Yes Andy & Cecelia have one, but everyone’s path is different)

If the answer is “to get work”, then you should know that having an agent doesn’t guarantee that, plus you’re less likely to be considered for representation if you haven’t been able to book your own work and prove you can make $$ already (a bit of a catch 22 right?). Many of the Voice Over artists we know worked independently for quite a few years before talking to any agencies.

How does Voice Over / Voice Acting fit in with anything else you currently do (like other employment). If you currently work a 9-5 type job with little or no flexibility then those are not the type of agents you should be talking to. For example at 2.42pm today my (Andy) agency called and asked when I could be available for an urgent job for a radio station in another state, to be recorded in my own studio with them directing over the phone. My answer was “how about right now?”. The Job was done by 3.10pm.

Sometimes that call is at 10am with a request to travel across the city to another studio within a few hours.

Ok so….ummm how do I get work?

There are other types of agencies you can look at that are more suitable if you only have the ability to record in your own space and in a time that suits you (in the evening for example because you work or study full time).

Some of these agencies pay lower rates. For example Hardy Audio, The Voice Market & Purple Wax. They use rosters of talent and rarely make talent audition for jobs.

Then, casting websites.
Starnow, Voices.com, Voice123, The Voice Realm (and more).
Here, expect to audition for jobs, knowing that you’ll be competing directly against others who want the same gig. Yes, you’ll need the ability to create a good recording of yourself. Start Googling “home studio” and you’ll get the idea.

This is my no means a comprehensive guide but hopefully a thought starter for some of you just getting started.

Wow! What an exciting month March has been!

This month we’ve run two “Voice Over for Beginners” workshops that were booked out weeks in advance, plus run a few 1hr Zoom coaching sessions for some individuals who wanted to discover Voice Over from the comfort of home.

Last weekend we camped out at The Game Expo in Melbourne, running a booth to let even more people know about what we do, which was a great opportunity for those who came up and asked us about the industry. We also make some great connections with some local game developers who are about to start looking for voice actors for their games.

Things won’t be slowing down over the next month!

On April 10 (evening), we’re holding a zoom webinar on “Working as an independent Voice Over Artist” with special quest Tamara Linke, then on April 12 we have two sessions of “Voices for Video Games” focusing on HOW to create character voices. Finally on May 3 we have our next Voice Over for Beginners workshop with just 2 PLACES available!

On that note – If you jump in and book one of those last two spots in the May 3 Voice Over for Beginners workshop you’ll also get a Voices of Tomorrow Cap, T-Shirt, Coffee Cup and Pen!

To secure you place in any of these workshops click HERE.

Are you new to voiceover and wondering how to break into the industry? Or maybe you’ve been at it for a while but feel stuck and unsure of your next steps? If you think signing with an agent is the only way forward, think again. There are plenty of ways to build a successful voiceover career independently, especially in the Australian market.

Hosted by Andy Wells, our special guest speaker is Voice Actor, Singer & Podcaster Tamara Linke. She’s built her successful career without the help of an agent and was recently nominated for Outstanding Body of Work- Best International Voice for the SOVAS awards 2024.

Webinar Details:

Date: Thursday, April 10
Time: 7-8 PM (AEST) – Overtime for questions if needed
Location: Zoom
Cost: $30 inc GST

What We’ll Cover:

• How some successful VOs got their start and landed their first jobs
• Ideas to grow your career and build momentum
• Lessons learned from experienced pros
• Tips for marketing yourself, cold calling/emailing, and networking
• Do you need a website? A demo? Should you sign up for Pay-to-Play casting sites?
• The realities of VO work – Agents / Setting expectations
• Live Q&A—get your burning questions answered in real time!

By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with at least one immediate action step to take into your VO Journey.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry professionals and get a roadmap for success.

Click Here to Register

March 22/23 will see The Game Expo being held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre and for the first time Voices of Tomorrow will also be there as an exhibitor.

If you’ve been thinking of getting into Voice Acting / Voice Over this is a great opportunity to come and have a chat with us about it.

On Saturday Andy & Cecelia will be there and we’ll have a few Voice Actors who have attended out workshops / coaching sessions over the years too so you can pick their brains about the industry and work they’ve done.

Along with fun chats we’ll have a video arcade machine on the stand PLUS we’re running a giveaway of a beginner’s recording setup valued at just over $250.

We hope to see you at The Game Expo. Until then, enjoy this clip from the soon to be released game The House of the Dead 2: Remake featuring Andy Wells as Agent G.

Here at Voices of Tomorrow we meet a lot of people who are interested in narrating audiobooks and want to know more about what’s involved and how to get into it.

Fortunately, Cecelia Ramsdale (one of our amazing Voice Over Coaches) has narrated many Audiobooks, in fact enough to earn her expert status and be invited onto ABC radio to talk about it with host Paul Verhoeven . Listen below.

We’re welcoming in 2025 by announcing the next few Voice Over Workshop dates!

With the February 1 Voice Over for Beginners workshop fully booked out, we’ve now locked in the following workshops over the next few months.

Voice Over for Beginners – March 01 (6.5 hr workshop)
Voice Over for Beginners – March 29 (6.5 hr workshop)
Voices for Video Games – April 12 (3 hr workshop)
Voice Over for Beginners – May 3 (6.5 hr workshop)

You’ll find more information about each workshop plus the booking link HERE.

If you can’t make it to a weekend group workshop, we’re still holding 1:1 Voice Over coaching sessions. You can read more about those HERE.

In other exciting news, Voices of Tomorrow will be setting up a booth in the exhibit hall at The Game Expo in Melbourne – March 22-23, 2025. We’ll be there to talk to people about the industry, hand out a few freebies and do some other things that are completely top secret at this stage.

If you have any questions about the upcoming workshops or coaching sessions please feel free to reach out any time using contact page.

Here’s to great 2025!