TALENT: Hugh Parker

The versatile Hugh Parker is always pushing boundaries. 

The in-demand performer avoids being typecast by playing by his own rules.

So when the makers of  Powerball’s latest cinema and digital campaign went looking for someone who stands above the everyday, it’s little wonder why they settled on Hugh.

Hugh plays the Lord of the Manor in the series of spots, sitting beside his faithful companion – a peacock.

Hugh’s also recently wrapped narration for a ten part miniseries for Wild bear. Navigating the World will soon air on Channel 10.

And coming soon to Netflix is a new feature called Love is in The Air. In it you’ll see Hugh playing William Mitchell, a business tycoon.

Seeking a versatile performer for your next script? Get lucky.  Check out Hugh’s demo.

TALENT: Leon Murray

PRODUCTION: Cutting Edge

Long-time BrisVO voice Leon Murray is the first to admit he knows his way around a mic far better than a 5-iron.
 
Perhaps that’s why the crew at Gold Coast’s premier golf entertainment complex, Top Golf, have been booking Leon as their voice professional since 2019.
 
Following the success of their Brand and Christmas campaigns, this “Events” spot was recorded by the maestros at Cutting Edge for Greg Kearns and Village Roadshow Theme Parks.
 
Top shot, Leon!
 

Listen to Leon’s Demo Reels HERE

TALENT: Michael Goldman

From the Award Winning Meerkat Manor, to documentaries like Australia’s Arid Heart on Nat Geo, The Great Dividing range on Discovery, or The Guns That Changed the Game on Binge, Brisbane’s own Mike Goldman has long been the go-to-man for documentary voiceovers in Queensland.

And don’t forget, Mike’s also been the narrator on Australia’s longest running Reality TV series – Big Brother.

So if you’re looking for someone to help tell your story, Mike is the man – the Goldman. He’s here in Queensland ready to work his VO wizardry.

And did we mention he does a very authentic American and UK accent.

Make sure you check out his new showreel below.

Or… hear more from Mike here

Mike Goldman, as seen on TV!

TALENT: Chris Crickmay

It’s been a huge start to the year for the hard working larrikin, Chris ‘Crickers’ Crickmay.

The paint had barely had time to dry on his recently refurbed home studio before the word got out that his voice booth was cranking out a fresh new vibe.

Some of Australia’s big names have been calling: eBay, Domaine, Red Rooster. Even the legendary local pie shop, Goldstein’s Bakery has been keen to get Crickers spruiking their wares.

From sophisticated, to ol’ mate next door, from authoritative to loose canon. Crickers has a unique gift of the gab; adjusting his vocal performance like a chameleon to subtly blend in with the occasion.

Check out his video montage above, or check out his demos.

Or better still, if you need the voice for all occasions, contact the man himself.

TALENT: Hugh Parker

The prodigiously talented Hugh Parker is always in demand.

Lately, he’s been keeping very busy doing what he does best: acting, coaching, creating and voicing all manner of interesting announcements.

The Queensland Ballet realised Hugh’s talent. They weren’t quite sold on his sauter, however their chairs did turn when they heard his voice; inviting him to narrate their recent interpretation of the classic tale, Peter and the Wolf.

Hugh’s also been the voice of the Mentoring section for Nexefy Training Solutions, before being asked to be involved in developing and recording a podcast series pilot for Unless Pictures.

What’s more, Hugh’s been busy filming “Syb and the Myth” by Georgia Temple. Shot in Brisbane, Hugh’s role sees him play a revered novelist desperate to write his legacy book.

Further still, he’s been playing a National Party politician in the 1980’s set “In Our Blood” with Hoodlum Films.

And if that’s not enough, Hugh’s been successfully coaching students for drama school auditions and script writing for corporate marketing material.

Hugh’s a busy boy?

You bet.

Seeking a versatile performer for your next script? Check out Hugh’s demo.

TALENT: Liz Buchanan

There’s no doom and gloom when Liz Buchanan gets behind a mic and paints a brighter future with her signature warmth. This spot for the Qld Government’s Energy & Jobs Plan was recorded at The Voice Pant for Engine Group.
 

Liz makes power grids and infrastructure sound comforting, which is why she voices a lot of content for big government and corporate projects around Australia.

Hear more from Liz. Check out her demo here

TALENT: Thomas Larkin

A seasoned and versatile artist, Thomas Larkin’s screen credits include Baz Lurhmann’s biopic ELVIS (2022) and animated feature film Combat Wombat (2022), where he performed opposite Deborah Mailman as the voice of Chief Furbank.
 
You can also catch Thom on the SBS On Demand series Homecoming Queens (2018), television series Darby & Joan (2022) and Nickelodeon’s Rock Island Mysteries (2022).
 
It’s been a busy period for Thom, balancing stage and film projects locally and overseas having recently returned home from shooting a film in Florence – slated for release in 2023.
 
With a broad vocal range, Thom is regularly cast for characters in animation, video games, and commercial voiceovers. You will also hear him narrating audiobooks and documentaries – most recently, a kids well-being app for a project called PodSquad.
 

Hear more from Thomas Larkin now. Check out his demos and keep him in mind for your next script.

 

Combat Wombat

TALENT: Paul Davies

Earlier this year Paul channeled his inner Cockney and voiced a series of promos for the Hit Network’s ‘Ed to London with Carrie and Tommy’ competition – Hit’s first overseas competition since the pandemic.

Paul has quite a way with words. And accents.

This little spot was produced by Jeremiah Busniak at B105 Brisbane for B105, 2DayFM, The Fox, SAFM, Mix 94.5 and SEAFM.

Reacquaint yourself with Paul’s linguistical reportoire here.

Ed to London

TALENT: Mikee Joaquin

Talented BrisVO artist Mikee Joaquin has been in high demand of late. The quirky and energetic artist has been rushing between studio and stage sessions all over the shop. To say his life’s a blur would be selling it short, tbh his world can be better described as completely Dipsy. Eh-oh! 

Mikee’s been hamming it up as one of the celebrated cast selected for the CGI reboot of the internationally acclaimed Teletubbies series. Playing the role of Dipsy – the green one, his genuine enthusiasm, wild exuberance and playful personality is perfectly cast. 

You can catch the new series, “Teletubbies Let’s Go” here.  There’s a new episode every week. 

Further to his performance in the Teletubbies, Mikee’s been working on a feature film and TV series which is currently under production, and he’s also voicing a character for an up coming new video game that will be released soon. 

Need more proof of Mikee’s natural talent? 

He was a featured actor and dancer in Opera Queensland’s latest production of La Triviatta. And more recently he’s tried his hand at some stand-up comedy. 

Bravo Mikee.

Mikee does stand-up

TALENT: Robert Coleby

Robert Coleby is a proven performer. His list of credits is as long as your arm. And your leg. A long-time Brisbane local, Rob was born and trained in the UK, moving downunder in 1970s. Since that time he’s enjoyed a regular presence on the stage, TV and silver screen, and has well over over 100 film and television credits to his name.

Most recently the in-demand actor has been been working on ‘Last Days of the Space Age’ for Disney. This production is a wild mix of conflict and drama set around the historic events of 1979 in Perth when the Miss Universe Contest was held as Skylab was about to crash to earth somewhere around the city. A major factor is a power supply dispute with the Unions threatening black-outs. The power company built by his character Murray Doull is run by his wayward son Wayne.

And currently, Rob’s been cast as a series regular in ‘The Queen of Oz’ , written by and starring Catherine Tate for the BBC. Catherine plays the Queen, while Rob plays Bernard, the Queens private secretary.

Keep an eye out for it. By all accounts it’s hilarious!

In the meantime, check out Rob’s demo and remind yourself why he should be on your hit list for that next script you’re writing. 

TALENT: Michael Goldman

So Mike’s agent gets a call from a lovely Spanish lady called Irene at FIBA, the international governing body of Basketball, because they’re looking for a live American voice for their USA broadcast of the Basketball World Cup.

Turns out, from the 100s of demos on offer, they wanted Mike Goldman! So, excitedly he packed his headphones and headed to Olympic Park for another big show at the Sydney Super Dome, AKA Qudos Bank Arena.

A lot of you might know that Mike grew up around basketball, his dad Grant Goldman was the court-side announcer for the Sydney Kings and for many years Mike was a live presenter for the team as well. Occasionally he would dress in bizarre outfits to entertain the crowd because why not? One time he hosted the game as a Christmas tree or maybe it was Elvis?

Mike knows a lot of people who worked at the World Cup, like court-side announcer legend Eric Stephens. So imagine the shock on their faces when they walked past the court-side commentary position and heard him speaking LIVE in an American accent with Basketball legend and 7 time MVP Andrew Gaze and Despina Barton.

Despina and Andrew were all about the knowledge and know how of the game, while Mike was there for the initial hype and some GOOGLE voiceover spots.

In the final game between China and Team USA, Mike was getting very excited on air about the Team USA win and couldn’t stop saying on air how great it was to be an American.

The 3 points Mike would like to leave you with:

  1. He is not American
  2. He was born and lives in sunny old Brisbane (not Sydney… but he’s happy to travel)
  3. He’s ready to tackle your next voice gig in whatever style you need!

Go team Goldman.

Hear more from Mike here

TALENT: Sharyn Doolan

Whether it’s retail therapy for Radio & TV, teaching via  E-learning projects, telling a story in Explainer videos or Audio books, Sharyn is behind the microphone every day weaving her magic.
 
She’s also working on some very exciting projects – which includes working closely with Councils across Australia… 
And giving credit and recognition to everyone working in the Creative Industry.
 
Yes, that includes Advertising Agencies, Creative Directors, Producers, Engineers, Animators, Videographers etc… and of course Voice Over talent!
Think ’Shazam’ for Creatives! 
 

Hear more from Sharyn HERE.