November 2022
Adobe Audition for Voiceover – live interactive beginners workshop with Toby Ricketts
Start: 9:00pm GMT -1 (London) / 2:00pm PST -1 (Los Angeles) / 5:00pm EST -1 (New York) / 8:00am AEDT (Sydney) / 10:00am NZDT (Auckland) This workshop is part of a series that will include sessions on the 6th, 13th and 20th of November as part of your ticket! Members: AUD $199.00 Non-Members: AUD $229.00 Join Audio Engineering whizz and Adobe Audition expert Toby Ricketts in this live online workshop designed to help voice artists get a grip on…
Find out more »Amy Walker from 21Accents – World’s best Accentologist!
10th November - 8:00am GMT (London) / 00:00am PST (Los Angeles) / 3:00am EST (New York) / 7:00pm AEDT (Sydney) / 9:00pm NZDT (Auckland)
Toby Ricketts sits down with arguably the best accent specialist in the world, Amy Walker from 21Accents, to find out what makes accents tick? Why do we have accents? The best way to learn accents? Plus a whole lot of fun along the way!
Interactive Webinar Accent Masterclass
16th November - 8:00am GMT (London) / 00:00am PST (Los Angeles) / 3:00am EST (New York) / 7:00pm AEDT (Sydney) / 9:00pm NZDT (Auckland)
8 participants will work on improving an accent with Toby Ricketts live in this session - email me toby_ricketts@gravyforthebrain.com with your name and accent to participate - first in first served!
Evening Script Readthrough with Toby Ricketts
23rd November - 8:00am GMT (London) / 00:00am PST (Los Angeles) / 3:00am EST (New York) / 7:00pm AEDT (Sydney) / 9:00pm NZDT (Auckland)
Find out more »Ask Toby Hour!
24th November - 8:00am GMT (London) / 00:00am PST (Los Angeles) / 3:00am EST (New York) / 7:00pm AEDT (Sydney) / 9:00pm NZDT (Auckland)
Find out more »December 2022
Morning Script Readthrough with Toby Ricketts
7th December - 3pm PST / 6pm EST / 11pm GMT 8th December - 10am AEDT / 12pm NZDT Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: GFTB Script Library
Find out more »How to Create Demo Reels in Adobe Audition Multitrack
15th December - 12am PST / 8am GMT / 7pm AEDT / 9pm NZDT In this webinar Toby Ricketts will show you how to use Adobe Audition multitrack to record your own demos, and produce basic radio or TV commercial soundtracks.
Find out more »Gravy For The Brain’s Virtual Christmas Social & Charity Raffle 2022
We can't wait to celebrate with you at GFTB Xmas party! Taking place on Saturday 17th December and starting at 8.00pm GMT / 3:00pm EST / 12:00pm PST / 7:00am AEDT +1 and because it's online, we can host everyone around the globe to celebrate the holidays together. Not forgetting we're returning to support the charity Centrepoint, who work hard to help young people escape homelessness and have the support they need to get work and thrive. We will be hosting…
Find out more »Evening Script Readthrough with Toby Ricketts
21st December - 12am PST / 8am GMT / 7pm AEDT / 9pm NZDT Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: GFTB Script Library
Find out more »Toby Ricketts Interviews GFTB’s Hugh Edwards
22nd December - 12am PST / 8am GMT / 7pm AEDT / 9pm NZDT Just in time for Christmas, Toby pulls up a chair to the log fire and pours a glass of whisky with Hugh Edwards, Co-creator of Gravy for the Brain, and CEO, for a chat about How he got to where he is, how Gravy for the Brain came about (including how it got it’s name) and all things Gaming, TTS AI voice, voice casting and a…
Find out more »January 2023
Morning Script Readthrough with Toby Ricketts
24th January - 3pm PST / 6pm EST / 11pm GMT 25th January - 10am AEDT / 12pm NZDT Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: GFTB Script Library
Find out more »February 2023
Morning Script Readthrough with Toby Ricketts
14th February 2023 - 11pm GMT 15th February 2023 - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »Interview with Tessa Livingson – Specialist Voiceover Speech Therapist
22nd February 2023 - 8am GMT / NZDT 9pm / AEDT 7pm / ACDT 6:30pm / AEST (QLD) 6pm / AWST 4pm Have you ever wanted to know the secrets of your voice box? How to use your voice better? or have access to exercises to get your voice into just the right palace for voiceover work? Join Toby Ricketts as he takes a deep dive on the physiology of the voice with fellow kiwi and speech specialist Tessa Livingston.
Find out more »Toby! Solve my acoustic issues!
28th February 2023 - 8am GMT / NZDT 9pm / AEDT 7pm / ACDT 6:30pm / AEST (QLD) 6pm / AWST 4pm This half webinar / half helpdesk session will teach you about acoustics and then help 4 individuals with their acoustics problems in their home studio. If you would like to be one of the 4 then please email a recording of you asking your question or demonstrating your problem in your home studio, to toby_ricketts@gravyforthebrain.com
Find out more »March 2023
Morning readthrough with Toby Ricketts
17th March 2023 - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am 16th March 2023 - 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT / 11pm GMT Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »How to charge for Voiceover
23rd March 2023 - NZDT 9pm / AEDT 7pm / ACDT 6:30pm / AEST (QLD) 6pm / AWST 4pm / 8am GMT This is one of the most followed, interesting, and contentious areas of the voiceover trade. Toby Looks at some of the traditional ways of charging in various countries and territories, and invites people to offer their own way of charging. Then Toby outlines a new way of charging he has come to use.
Find out more »Character Voicing Masterclass Session with Lani Minella
Thursday 30th March - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am / 12am BST Wednesday 29th March - PDT 4pm/ EDT 7pm / Lani Minella is a legend is videogames, having voiced in the seminal ‘The Last of Us’, along with World of Warcraft, countless TV shows At least 500 altogether! She owns AudioGodz videogame voice casting company, assisting companies to cast character voices for their games. Join Toby Ricketts and Lani…
Find out more »April 2023
A Deep-Dive on Audio Compression! How to Get Quick, Great Sounding Results
6th April 2023 - NZST 9pm / AEST 7pm / ACST 6:30pm / AWST 5pm / 10am BST Compression defines your sound more than any piece of hardware or software in the chain. In this 60 min Webinar with questions, Toby Ricketts takes a look at the various types of compression and has found a new plugin to help you cheat on getting a great sound!
Find out more »Script readthrough with Toby Ricketts
14th April 2023 - NZST 12pm / AEST 10am / ACST 9:30am / AWST 8am / 1am BST 13th April 2023 - 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT / Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »Masterclass on Commercial Voiceover
28th April 2023 - NZST 12pm / AEST 10am / ACST 9:30am / AWST 8am / 1am BST 27th April 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT / In this new-concept Masterclass, Toby Ricketts will supply a script to an existing ad - 8 participants will read their interpretation of the script, provide a performance, and then we will all listen to the finished real ad and discuss! Please email: toby_ricketts@gravyforthebrain.com to be one of the participants.
Find out more »June 2023
Script readthrough with Toby Ricketts
7th June - 12pm NZST / 10am AEST / 1 am BST 6th June - 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT / Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »How to Learn a New Accent
15th June 2023 - 9pm NZ / 7pm AEST / 10am BST Fresh from teaching at the One Voice Conference, Toby Ricketts gives you some tools and techniques to start to learn a new accent. In this session we’ll look at the differences between British RP and Standard American.
Find out more »Accent Practice Session
22nd June 2023 - 9pm NZ / 7pm AEST / 10am BST Come along and practice the techniques learned in the webinar from the previous week. We will be practicing British RP and Standard American accents, or bring a new one along!
Find out more »July 2023
Script Readthrough with Toby Ricketts
12th July - NZST 12pm / AEST 10am / ACST 9:30am / AWST 8am / 1am BST 11th July - 5pm PDT / 6pm CST / 7pm CDT / 8pm EDT Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »The Ask Toby Hour
19th July - NZST 9pm / AEST 7pm / ACST 6:30pm / AWST 5pm / 10am BST Your burning voiceover questions answered by award-winning voice artist Toby Ricketts. Open discussion about voice industry news / tips / tricks and questions from the webinar audience.
Find out more »Where to Get Voice Work
20th July - NZST 9pm / AEST 7pm / ACST 6:30pm / AWST 5pm / 10am BST Its the age-old question “I’d like more voice work please - where can I find it?” Toby is here with some traditional and contemporary ways to get voice work in today's online voiceover world!
Find out more »August 2023
Character script read through with special guest director Jeremy Birchall, Voice Director for Grinding Gear Games
2nd August 2023 - NZST 12pm / AEST 10am / ACST 9:30am / AWST 8am / 1am BST 1st August - 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT Toby and Jeremy will put voice artists through their paces as they interpret scripts and create characters in this interactive mentoring session!
Find out more »Commercial script read-through with special guest GFTB Canada!
9th August 2023 - NZST 12pm / AEST 10am / ACST 9:30am / AWST 8am / 1am BST 8th August 2023 - 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT Come and read for three global voiceover professionals and get some great feedback to apply to your craft! Bring your own material or choose from the Script book here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »How to Nail Your Live Directed Session
24th August 2023 - NZST 9pm / AEST 7pm / ACST 6:30pm / AWST 5pm / 10am BST Live directed sessions are increasingly becoming a required part of being an online voiceover artist. Join the king of live directed sessions for how and why they are a good thing, how to prepare, and if you are already doing live directed sessions - how to make them better and add value to your product.
Find out more »September 2023
Script Readthrough / Live Mentoring
14th September 2023 - NZST 12pm / AEST 10am / ACST 9:30am / AWST 8am / 1am BST 13th September - 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »Interview – Radio Imaging genius Chris Nicholl from WizzFX
21st September - NZST 9pm / AEST 7pm / ACST 6:30pm / AWST 5pm / 10am BST Toby Talks with radio imaging genius Chris Nichol from WizzFX about radio imaging - what it is, why stations use it, how do they create it and what is expected of voices who audition for it. Toby and chris will even do a small demo imaging session to demonstrate what is required of then ‘Radio Imaging read’. Please send any questions about radio…
Find out more »Use Chat GPT to enhance your VoiceOver business
28th September - NZDT 9pm / AEST 6pm / ACST 5.30pm/ AWST 4pm / 9am BST Join Toby Ricketts for a session on using Chat GPT in your online voiceover business to write text and copy for various purposes.
Find out more »Character script read-through session with guest director Andie Spargo!
29th September 2023 - NZDT 12pm / AEST 9am / ACST 8.30am / AWST 7am / 12am BST 28th September - 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT Get your characters out! Please bring your own scripts, or write one - we want to hear your best characters! We will have backup scripts on hand if not.
Find out more »October 2023
Character Readthrough with Special Guest Director – Lani Minella
12th October 2023 - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am / BST 12am 11th October 2023 - PDT 4pm / EDT 7pm Bring your characters to life with the help of the legendary and incomprehensibly talented Lani Minella! Apply to read for Lani by emailing toby_ricketts@gravyforthebrain.com - only 8 spots available!
Find out more »Live mentoring / script readthrough
17th October 2023 - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am / BST 12am 16th October 2023 - PDT 4pm / EDT 7pm Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »WEBINAR: Good to GREAT! Steps to improve your reads to add the X factor.
26th October 2023 - NZDT 9pm / AEDT 7pm / ACDT 6:30pm / AEST (QLD) 6pm / AWST 4pm / BST 9am Toby Ricketts presents an interactive session on how to give your clients more from your reads - how to add that extra X factor that puts you ahead of other talent in auditions.
Find out more »November 2023
Script Readthrough
8th November 2023 - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am 7th November 2023 - 11pm GMT / 3pm PST / 6pm EST Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »Interview with Rebekah Wilson, CEO of Source Elements
24th November 2023 - NZDT 9pm / AEDT 7pm / ACDT 6:30pm / AEST (QLD) 6pm / AWST 4pm / 8am GMT Rebekah Wilson CEO of Source Elements discusses the industry standard technology behind live directed sessions - Source Connect. Rebekah is originally from New Zealand, and with a new groundbreaking release of Source Connect imminent - there should be plenty to talk about! Send any questions you have about remote sessions to toby_ricketts@gravyforthebrain.com
Find out more »The GFTB November 2023 VO Social
Join us on Sunday 26th November for yet another voiceover social where you don't have to rush home from work! This month, our online VO social will take place on Sunday 26th November 2023 at 7:00am AEDT / 9:00am NZDT and we'll be going nice and late so that voiceovers from across the world can drop in and enjoy some fun and chats with all you amazing GFTB members. So register now while it's fresh in your mind and then join us…
Find out more »“Wow! You Sound Like A Real Person!” – How to make Voiceover NOT sound like ‘Voiceover’?
Tuesday 28th November 2023 - 3.30pm GMT / 07.30am PST / 10.30am EST / 09.30am CST Wednesday 29th November 2023 - 2am AEDT / 4am NZDT An unmissable, 3-hour, limited attendee workshop on how to get that authentic-sounding delivery that every director craves. Join renowned UK-based accent and communication expert coach Anthony Shuster, for an amazing deep-dive into the fine detail of how you can make your reads sound authentic - while still hitting those all important marks that producers…
Find out more »Script Readthrough
29th November 2023 - , NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am 28th November 2023 - 11pm GMT / 3pm PST / 6pm EST Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »December 2023
Live mentoring / script readthrough
6th December 2023 - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am 5th December 2023 - 11pm GMT / 3pm PST / 6pm EST Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »A-B-C’s of Video Games: How to Give a Variety of Believable, Bookable Reads
9th December 2023 - 3PM EST /12 PST / 8pm GMT 10th December 2023 - 7am AEDT / 9am NZDT One of the gaming world and animation’s hottest stars, with credits like Starfield, Diablo IV, The Loud House, Fortnite, Halo Infinite, and many more, Mara Junot teaches The A-B-C’s of Video Games in this three hour performance intensive where you will learn how to make your reads more believable and bookable at the highest end of the gaming business!
Find out more »Accent Masterclass
13th December 2023 - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am 12th December 2023 - 11pm GMT / 3pm PST / 6pm EST This is the chance to practice and get feedback from Toby on your accent work. It could be any accent, character or straight. 8 Participants will bring an accent and an intention, and we’ll give it a whirl! Email toby_ricketts@gravyforthebrain.com to be a participant - first in first served!
Find out more »The Art of Animation Auditions: Insights from a Casting Director
17th December 2023 - 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm GMT 18th December 2023 - 5am AEDT / 7am NZDT Join us for an immersive 3-hour workshop led by Animation Casting Director, Kristin Paiva! Dive into the intricacies of auditioning for animated roles, gaining insider tips and invaluable insights into what directors look for in voice actors. Discover the nuances of character interpretation, script analysis, and how to bring authenticity and depth to your performances. Whether you're a seasoned…
Find out more »Interview with Adam Fritz, CEO of Pozotron inc.
20th December 2023 - NZDT 9pm / AEDT 7pm / ACDT 6:30pm / AEST (QLD) 6pm / AWST 4pm / 8am GMT Pozotron is an AI powered proofing tool for audio book narrators and long form voice artists. Toby discusses the origins of the pozotron tool, how it can help narrators save time, and discusses how Adam sees the world of AI impacting long form audio.
Find out more »Live script readthrough
28th December 2023 - NZDT 9pm / AEDT 7pm / ACDT 6:30pm / AEST (QLD) 6pm / AWST 4pm / 8am GMT Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »The GFTB 2023 Christmas Charity Raffle & Social
We can't wait to celebrate with you at GFTB Xmas Charity party! Taking place on Sunday 31st December and starting at 7:00am AEDT / 9:00am NZDT and because it's online, we can host everyone around the globe to celebrate the holidays together. We will also be hosting the annual charity raffle, with all the proceeds going to Centrepoint. Grab your raffle tickets (AUD $18) to have a chance at winning one of our big voiceover prizes and support homeless teenagers…
Find out more »January 2024
VO From a Manager’s Perspective
14th January 2024 - 2pm EST/ 11am PST / 7pm GMT 15th January 2024 - 6am AEDT / 8am NZDT Sumeet Iyengar was a longtime VO agent working in commercials and videogames booking talent on some of the biggest campaigns and most popular games around. Since moving over to Cope Management, Sumeet has brought his expertise to an elite roster of VO talent while adding the world of promos, trailers and narration to his repertoire. In this workshop, Sumeet will…
Find out more »Interview with Paul Schmidt
16th January 2024 - NZDT 9pm / AEDT 7pm / ACDT 6:30pm / AEST (QLD) 6pm / AWST 4pm / GMT 8am Paul is an experienced successful voice talent and voice coach, Toby and Paul discuss the different ways into VO, and all the different ways that voice actors can find work in todays connected online world.
Find out more »Live Mentoring / Script Readthrough
24th January 2024 - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am / 23rd January 2024 - GMT 11pm / PST 3pm / EST 6pm Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »Video Games: Stop Playing it Safe
27th January 2024 - 10am PST / 12pm CST / 1pm EST / 6pm GMT 28th January 2024 - 7am NZDT Find your inner badass and release it in your video game auditions. You could be the quietest introvert -- but there's a power inside you that must come out for a bookable video game performance. No, this is not just loud, shouty characters. It's all about your grounded confidence. Jordan will help you bring out your inner hero, villain,…
Find out more »How to Audition Better
31st January 2024 - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am 30th January 2024 - GMT 11pm / PST 3pm / EST 6pm Toby Ricketts brings you the guide to auditioning better! Covering all the things you can do in terms of craft, tech and marketing to excel in auditioning for voice jobs. Remember - the job isn’t doing voice work - it’s auditioning for it!
Find out more »February 2024
The GFTB (Almost) January 2024 VO Social
The January social has to sadly be pushed back a week, so join us for an almost January social on Saturday 3rd February! This month, our online VO social will take place on Saturday 3rd February 2024 at 9:00am NZDT / 7:00AM AEDT and we'll be going nice and late so that voiceovers from across the world can drop in and enjoy some fun and chats with all you amazing GFTB members. So register now while it's fresh in your mind…
Find out more »Live Mentoring: Script Readthrough with Toby Ricketts
8th February, NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am 7th February - 11pm GMT / 3pm PST / 6pm EST Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »3 Hour Workshop: Mastering the Videogame Audition
10th February - 12pm-3pm PST / 3pm-6pm EST / 8pm-11pm GMT 11th February 7am-10am AEDT / 9am-12pm NZDT In this masterclass with one of the top performance directors for videogames, learn how to successfully make videogame audition sides come alive. Come away with practical tools to unlock the script and new insights into making your auditions stand out by making the words your own. Tom Keegan is a BAFTA nominated games, film and theatre director. His top projects include Jedi:…
Find out more »Home studio setup 101
15th February - NZDT 9pm / AEDT 7pm / ACDT 6:30pm / AEST (QLD) 6pm / AWST 4pm / 8am GMT Home studios - How to build one, how to improve one, how to get the best sounding voice recordings at home! From beginner to professional. All questions welcome - Need specific advice or recommendations? please email with pictures in advance to toby_ricketts@gravyforthebrain.com
Find out more »3 Hour Workshop: What Are You Trying to Get Me to Say: Understanding your Copy From a Copywriter’s Perspective
Saturday 17th February - 12pm-3pm EST / 9am - 12pm PST / 11am-2pm CST / 5pm-8pm GMT Sunday 18th February - 6am - 9am NZDT Natalie Stanfield has been a commercial copywriter, voiceover artist and audio producer for over 20 years. In short, she's been on just about every side of the mic that there is. As an RAB certified professional commercial copywriter, she has a unique inclination toward script deconstruction to get to the base of what the copywriter is…
Find out more »Accent Masterclass
21st February, NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am 20th February - 11pm GMT / 3pm PST / 6pm EST This is the chance to practice and get feedback from Toby on your accent work. It could be any accent, character or straight. 8 Participants will bring an accent and an intention, and we’ll give it a whirl! Email toby_ricketts@gravyforthebrain.com to be a participant - first in first served!
Find out more »Mastering Medical Narration: Time to Scrub In For this Healthcare Intensive
25th February 2024 - 7pm CET/6pm GMT / 1pm EST /10am PST 26th February - 7am NZDT Join Brigid Reale for an engaging "voice-on" workout tailored to uncover the intricacies of Medical Narration. From healthcare professionals to patients and the wider public, Medical Narration plays a pivotal role in conveying crucial messages. We'll explore the nuances of tone, pacing, and terminology crucial for engaging and informative voiceovers in the medical field. Don't miss this opportunity to hone your skills…
Find out more »Live Mentoring: Script Readthrough with Toby Ricketts
29th February, NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am 28th February - 11pm GMT / 3pm PST / 6pm EST Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »March 2024
Live mentoring / script readthrough with Toby Ricketts
13th March 2024 - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am 12th March 2024 - 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT / 11pm GMT Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »WEBINAR – How to quickly produce GREAT Voiceover recordings!
21st March 2024 - NZDT 9pm / AEDT 7pm / ACDT 6:30pm / AEST (QLD) 6pm / AWST 4pm 20th March 2024 - 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT / 11pm GMT Toby uses this hour to explain and demonstrate how to quickly and easily record your voice like a pro, and all the things you can do to keep your clients happy. All questions welcome - Need specific advice or recommendations? please email with pictures in advance to toby_ricketts@gravyforthebrain.com
Find out more »Live mentoring / script readthrough with Toby Ricketts
27th March 2024 - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am 26th March 2024 - 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT / 11pm GMT Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »April 2024
Live mentoring / script readthrough with Toby Ricketts
10th April 2024 - NZST 12pm / AEST 10am / ACST 9:30am / AWST 8am/ 1am BST 9th April 2024 - 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »Animation Intensive Workshop with Heather Dame
15th April 2024 - 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT 16th April 2024 - 12am BST / 9am AEST / 11am NZST Learn how to work with your animation agent beyond and behind the microphone. Animation Agent Heather Dame will give you an insider's look on how to build and maintain an animation career and have a true partnership with your agent. Then you'll get to take a step behind the mic and get hands on practice with real animation copy.…
Find out more »Live mentoring / script readthrough with Toby Ricketts
24th April 2024 - NZST 12pm / AEST 10am / ACST 9:30am / AWST 8am / 1am BST 23rd April 2024 - 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session, participation is optional. Have a look at our library of scripts and have a go at reading and Toby Ricketts will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or find our pile of scripts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »WEBINAR – How to Promote Yourself as an International Voice Talent
25th April 2024 - NZST 9pm / AEST 7pm / ACST 6:30pm / AWST 5pm / 10am BST Toby Ricketts tells his story of becoming an internationally recognised VO working in 15 markets around the world. This webinar will cover the basics of international voice work and how to get started on this path. Need specific advice or recommendations? please email with any questions to: toby_ricketts@gravyforthebrain.com
Find out more »The GFTB April 2024 VO Social
On Saturday 27th April, you can hop on with all your voiceover mates and enjoy a day and night of voiceover networking. As always, the rules of engagement are nice and simple. We're around for 6 hours or more, so you can hop on any time to enjoy some speed networking with voiceovers from all around the world. Share a chat, or even a drink depending on your timezone, and start making real connections with your VO colleagues. Sign up for free…
Find out more »May 2024
Live mentoring / script readthrough with special guest director, Tessa Livingston, Booking agent & Voice Coach
8th May - NZST 12pm / AEST 10am / ACST 9:30am / AWST 8am / BST 1am 7th May - 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT Join Toby Ricketts and Tessa Livingston for a group reading session (participation is optional). Have a look at our library of scripts (here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing) and have a go at reading and Toby & Tessa will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or copy and paste your own script into this…
Find out more »Constructing Your Own Sensational Demos from Scratch, Step by Step!
16th May - NZST 9pm / AEST 7pm / ACST 6:30pm / AWST 5pm / BST 10am Join Toby Ricketts for a webinar on how to put together your own demo reels and demo work for your website or profiles online. Toby will use Adobe Audition to demonstrate the process from scripting, to music selection, to recording, mixing and outputting final files.
Find out more »The GFTB May 2024 VO Social
We're mixing things up this month by having our social on a Friday, so we can bring all our GFTB and One Voice voiceovers together for one big event! Join us on Thursday May 16th and hop on with all your voiceover mates to enjoy a day and night of voiceover networking. As always, the rules of engagement are nice and simple. We're around for 6 hours or more, so you can hop on any time to enjoy some speed networking with…
Find out more »Live mentoring / script readthrough with special guest, Jeremy Birchall – casting & voice director for Grinding Gear Games
29th May - NZST 12pm / AEST 10am / ACST 9:30am / AWST 8am / BST 1am 28th May - 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT Join Toby Ricketts and Tessa Livingston for a group reading session (participation is optional). Have a look at our library of scripts (here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing) and have a go at reading and Toby & Tessa will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or copy and paste your own script into this…
Find out more »June 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Self-direction
13th June - NZST 9pm / AEST 7pm / ACST 6:30pm / AWST 5pm / 10am BST Toby Ricketts presents a session on how to direct yourself in auditions and in self-record jobs. There are a number of techniques you can use to improve your self directing technique and Toby will go over and illustrate these.
Find out more »Mentoring / Script Readthrough with Toby Ricketts
19th June, NZST 12pm / AEST 10am / ACST 9:30am / AWST 8am / 1am BST 18th June - 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT Join Toby Ricketts for a group reading session (participation is optional). Have a look at our library of scripts (here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing) and have a go at reading and Toby & Tessa will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or copy and paste your own script into this document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZbimDRJkWCf8Onyce3LMe1lrfh8Fa70LlzyKM9F3AhA/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »Special ACCENT focussed script readthrough with Toby Ricketts
25th June, NZST 12pm / AEST 10am / ACST 9:30am / AWST 8am / 1am BST 24th June - 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT For this script readthrough we’ll be asking you to try out an accent - either bring your own script or we can supply one on screen. Dust off those accents and give it a try!
Find out more »The GFTB June 2024 VO Social
Join us on Sunday 30h June and hop on with all your voiceover mates to enjoy a day and night of voiceover networking. As always, the rules of engagement are nice and simple. We're around for 6 hours or more, so you can hop on any time to enjoy some speed networking with voiceovers from all around the world. Share a chat, or even a drink depending on your timezone, and start making real connections with your VO colleagues. Grab…
Find out more »July 2024
Live Character script readthrough with special guest director, Jeremy Birchal, Casting & voice director for Grinding gear games.
10th July, NZST 12pm / AEST 10am / ACST 9:30am / AWST 8am / BST 1am 9th July - PDT 5pm / EDT 8pm Due to the popularity of May’s session Toby Ricketts and Jeremy Birchall get together for another group reading session focussing on character scripts! (participation is optional). Jeremy will supply scripts, or you can bring your own character script to work on with Jeremy.
Find out more »If you’re finding it a little bit quiet in VO – you’re not alone – here’s what to do about it!
11th July, NZST 12pm / AEST 10am / ACST 9:30am / AWST 8am / BST 1am 10th July - PDT 5pm / EDT 8pm The VO industry globally has slowed down and people are feeling the pinch. Join Toby, plus Bev Standing and Graeme Spicer fro GFTB Canada, for a webinar talking about why this is happening, and what to do about it!
Find out more »The GFTB July 2024 VO Social
Join us on Saturday 27th July and hop on with all your voiceover mates to enjoy a day and night of voiceover networking. As always, the rules of engagement are nice and simple. We're around for 6 hours or more, so you can hop on any time to enjoy some speed networking with voiceovers from all around the world. Share a chat, or even a drink depending on your timezone, and start making real connections with your VO colleagues. Grab…
Find out more »Finding YOU in Commercials with Kelly Moscninski of The Voicecaster Inc
July 28th - 4PM EDT / 1pm PDT / 9pm BST July 29th - 8am NZST “Conversational”… “Real”… “Authentic”… What do these terms really mean in Commercial Voiceover? In this workshop, you will learn what casting is really looking for when it comes to the coveted conversational read! We’ll focus on the art of being authentic and exploring how to bring more YOU into your commercial auditions. We will play with how to let your personality shine through, improvise when…
Find out more »August 2024
Live mentoring / script readthrough with Toby Ricketts
14th August 2024 - NZST 12pm / AEST 10am / ACST 9:30am / AWST 8am / 1am BST 13th August 2024 - 5pm EDT / 8pm EDT Join Toby Ricketts and Tessa Livingston for a group reading session (participation is optional). Have a look at our library of scripts (here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing) and have a go at reading and Toby & Tessa will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or copy and paste your own script…
Find out more »Getting the best out of your home studio – webinar and interactive session!
21st August 2024 - NZST 12pm / AEST 10am / ACST 9:30am / AWST 8am / 1am BST 20th August 2024 - 5pm EDT / 8pm EDT In this session / workshop, Toby will go over home studio basics and see if we can get some better sound quality from your home studio setup.
Find out more »The GFTB August 2024 VO Social
Join us on Saturday 31st August and hop on with all your voiceover mates to enjoy a day and night of voiceover networking. As always, the rules of engagement are nice and simple. We're around for 6 hours or more, so you can hop on any time to enjoy some speed networking with voiceovers from all around the world. Share a chat, or even a drink depending on your timezone, and start making real connections with your VO colleagues. Grab…
Find out more »September 2024
Live mentoring / script readthrough
12th September - 12pm NZST/ 10am AEST/ 9:30am AEST/ 8am AWST / 1am BST 11th September - 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT Join Toby Ricketts and Tessa Livingston for a group reading session (participation is optional). Have a look at our library of scripts (here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing) and have a go at reading and Toby & Tessa will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or copy and paste your own script into this document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZbimDRJkWCf8Onyce3LMe1lrfh8Fa70LlzyKM9F3AhA/edit?usp=sharing
Find out more »Commercial Readthrough
18th September 2024 - 12pm NZST/ 10am AEST/ 9:30am AEST/ 8am AWST / 1am BST 17th SEptember - 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT In this workshop, Toby explores what commercial auditions from American agents look like and gets participants to have a go at cold-read auditioning. Then we get to see the spot - how it was eventually cast. To be a participant, email toby_ricketts@gravyforthebrain.com
Find out more »The GFTB September 2024 VO Social
Join us on Sunday 29th September and hop on with all your voiceover mates to enjoy a day and night of voiceover networking. As always, the rules of engagement are nice and simple. We're around for 6 hours or more, so you can hop on any time to enjoy some speed networking with voiceovers from all around the world. Share a chat, or even a drink depending on your timezone, and start making real connections with your VO colleagues. Grab…
Find out more »October 2024
Live Character script readthrough with special guest director, Jeremy Birchal, Casting & Voice Director for Grinding Gear Games
2nd October 2024 - 12pm NZDT/ 9am AEST/ 8.30am ACST / 7am AWST / 12am BST 1st October - 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT Due to the popularity of these sessions Toby Ricketts and Jeremy Birchall get together for another group reading session focussing on character scripts! (participation is optional). Jeremy will supply scripts, or you can bring your own character script to work on with Jeremy.
Find out more »Commercial and corporate script readthrough with Toby Ricketts
16th October 2024 - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am / 12am BST 15th October 2024 - 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT Commercial and corporate script readthrough with Toby Ricketts. (participation is optional). Have a look at our library of scripts (here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing) and have a go at reading and Toby will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or copy and paste your own script into…
Find out more »The Spooktacular GFTB Halloween Social
Every year, our voiceovers from around the world join us for our online fancy dress party to celebrate the spookiest night of the year (or at least a few days before it). We're back for the GFTB Halloween Spooky Social on Sunday 27th October at 5am AEST / 8pm BST -1 / 3pm EDT -1 / 12pm PDT -1. Join us with your best home made fancy dress and we'll enjoy a day of drinks and chat as we chase…
Find out more »Toby Ricketts and Tessa Livingston present ‘The Levers of Voiceover!’
30th October 2024 - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am 29th October 2024 - 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT / 11pm GMT This workshop masterclass invites 8 participants to read a basic script and Toby and Tessa will challenge the readers to change only one thing about their read - to try to hone in on and demonstrate the individual voice levers available to the voice artist. To be one…
Find out more »November 2024
Script Readthrough with Toby Ricketts and Special Guest Tessa Livingston
13th November 2024 - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am 12th November 2024 - 3pm PST / 6pm EST / 11pm GMT Script Readthrough with Toby Ricketts and Special Guest Tessa Livingston
Find out more »Read for an Agent: Matt Ambrosia DPN New York
17th November 2024 - 12pm PST / 3pm EST / 8pm GMT 18th November 2024 - 7am AEDT / 9am NZDT DPN New York's Commercial Agent Matt Ambrosia drops 3-hours of knowledge on you, helping you dial-in your reads to be bookable in a rapidly-shifting commercial landscape. Limited to 12 attendees, maximize your mic time with on of the country's premier agencies!
Find out more »The Audition Feedback Hour with Toby Ricketts
28th November 2024 - NZDT 9pm / AEDT 7pm / ACDT 6:30pm / AEST (QLD) 6pm / AWST 4pm / GMT 8am It’s hard to get feedback these days on your voice audition audio - nothing from P2Ps and rarely from agents or clients. Send a recent audition mp3 along with the job and voice brief and script to toby_ricketts@gravyforthebrain.com and Toby will give you honest feedback on your performance and recording quality as well as offering constructive feedback…
Find out more »December 2024
Join The November GFTB VO Social!
We know education is important to your voiceover business, but the people you know can be just as important as the skills you've learnt. That's why we offer a completely free networking space to voiceovers from around the world every single month. Join us for some random speed networking and get to know your fellow voiceovers, learn some new trade secrets, but most importantly, have a good time! So save the date and sign up for free using this registration link and…
Find out more »Script Readthrough with Toby Ricketts and Special Guest Tessa Livingston
5th December 2024 - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am 4th December 2024 - 11pm GMT / 3pm PST / 5pm CST / 6pm EST Join Toby Ricketts and Tessa Livingston for a group reading session (participation is optional). Have a look at our library of scripts (here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEW48mQEEa6RK7sAtPH_ILgVoJD7o0g8givmGf9JP7I/edit?usp=sharing) and have a go at reading and Toby will give you feedback on your reads. Either bring your own script, or copy…
Find out more »Mastering Commercial Copy with Robyn Starr from ACM
8th December 2024 - 2pm EST / 11am PST / 12pm MST / 1pm CST / 7pm GMT 9th December 2024 - 6am AEDT / 8am NZDT The class will begin with the business of “show business “ Open forum to ask any and all questions about how to get and keep representation. Discuss where you are on your voiceover journey and what your next steps should be. Will continue with reading commercial scripts with individual directed feedback. ROBYN…
Find out more »Live Character Script Readthrough with Special Guest Director, Jeremy Birchal, Casting & Voice Director for Grinding Gear Games
11th December 2024 - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am 10th December 2024 - 3pm PST / 5pm CST / 6pm EST / 11pm GMT Due to the popularity of these sessions Toby Ricketts and Jeremy Birchall get together for another group reading session focussing on character scripts! (participation is optional - feel free to lurk!). Jeremy will supply character descriptions and scripts, or you can bring your own character…
Find out more »Do You Know the Difference Between Vocal Health and Vocal Management?
18th December 2024 - NZDT 12pm / AEDT 10am / ACDT 9:30am / AEST (QLD) 9am / AWST 7am 17th December 2024 - 11pm GMT / 3pm PST / 5pm CST / 6pm EST Join Toby Ricketts and Tessa Livingstone as we learn the difference between vocal health and vocal management to help you have a long and prosperous career without burning your voice, and find out how to take more control of your instrument to get the results…
Find out more »Join The Christmas GFTB VO Social!
After a busy Christmas filled with dinners, drinks and a few too many debates with that uncle who you never see, we reckon that you'll be just about ready to spend some quality time inside huddled next to a warm laptop! So before the New Year rolls in, why not join us for our regular voiceover social and spend some quality time with your voiceover mates from all over the world. Register now and sign up for free using the…
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