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
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,...
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...
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 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