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Expert Vocal Mimicry: How Wallace got a new voice
If you sat down to view the latest Wallace & Gromit offering this Xmas, you would have heard the debut of voice artist, Ben Whitehead, as Wallace. A role established previously and most distinctively by Peter Sallis. In her article for The Conversation BVA member, Jenny Chantelle Tullett gives the background to this feat of…
Read MoreCall for Papers: Voice Clinics Forum 2025 – New 20 January Deadline!
Multidisciplinary Management of Benign Vocal Fold Pathologies The British Voice Association is delighted to invite you to this year’s Voice Clinic Forum (VCF) which takes place, Friday, 28 February at St Thomas’ Hospital, London VCF 2025 will focus on the multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and managing benign vocal fold lesions, including surgical techniques, pre- and…
Read MoreVoice in the News: Life Changing (BBC: Sian Edwards)
In her series Life Changing (BBC r4) Sian Edwards speaks with Tania Bage, post laryngectomy, about the permanent loss of her voice and how she is learning to communicate all over again. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0025c09
Read MoreTalk Voice 2: Vocal Combat Technique
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Opinion: Gate-keeping or bridge-building?
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The Voice of Shirley Bassey (BVA Patron)
The great Shirley Bassey (BVA Patron) is the subject of Professor Dominic McHugh‘s recorded Gresham lecture. Here, Professor McHugh takes us through Bassey’s early years, getting started as a singer, and the creative reinvention needed to stay at the top of her profession for seven decades. Most informatively (from a vocal care and performance perspective),…
Read MoreThe MusoStudy Handbook
Whether you’re giving a one-off lecture or designing a full-blown study course, the MusoStudy Handbook by BVA member (educator, singer and trumpeter), Dr Sue Richardson, is where you need to turn for inspiration, The handbook provides a rich source of practical ideas for teaching and learning with a pedagogical rationale and solid educational theory behind…
Read MoreVoice Care for Public Speakers: Nurturing Your Most Valuable Asset
Public speaking is an essential skill that many professionals need to excel in their careers. However, this demanding task can take a toll on our vocal health if not handled with care. Let’s delve into voice care tips for public speakers to ensure they maintain a strong and reliable voice during presentations and speeches. Proper…
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