Hi, I’m Josh Shirt!
I have been a full-time professional British voiceover artist for nearly 20 years.
My voice has been heard around the world including in work for the BBC, Microsoft, Samsung, and Lego.
I am often complimented on my ability to take direction well.
If you need an engaging and skilled voice for your project, I look forward to hearing from you.
Commercials Showreel
Corporate Narration Showreel
Recent Work
Deliveroo – Spotify Xmas Advertising Campaign
Last month, I was asked to record three Spotify commercials for Deliveroo. The copy was fun and easy going and so I used a bright and conversational “talking to a mate” tone as I directed Spotify listeners to three festive playlists, handpicked by...
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....
My Voice
Young and Upbeat
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 learnt to Southernise my vowel sounds to also speak with an RP (Received Pronunciation) English 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 reputable publishers and I perform live, in front of 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 can turnaround most scripts the same day. Please get in touch if I can be of help with your project.
Blog
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...
Code-Switching and Voice-Overs
Accents, Styles of Speech, and When to Use Them By Josh Shirt, versatile Voice Over Artist In my life so far, I’ve lived in the North and South of England and in the Northeast and West of the USA, and sometimes I make changes to the way my voice sounds to fit in...
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