Everyone who works on Voice really cares about what they do. Voice was a great opportunity to develop my skills as a writer and to work with editors. It was a great way to show some of my work to potential employers.

Mystaya is currently studying English and Physical Sciences, and when they aren’t wrestling with how to stop climate change, they like to explore the interrelation between media and our lives. They are currently especially interested by how art inspires science, and the portrayal of minority groups in media.

It gave me the confidence to start writing professionally now, rather than putting it off until I’ve had more education. I feel I’ve gained the confidence that people really are interested in what I write, and that therefore it’s worth me writing.

Bhavesh Jadva is a Development Researcher at Open Mike Productions, a TV production company based in London. With shows like The Last Leg and Live At The Apollo on their roster, Bhavesh has worked with the company for the last two years, securing a commission in a new, upcoming Channel 4 comedy travelogue. Having worked on productions for ITV and Channel 4, Bhavesh has found his place in development with Open Mike creating pitch materials, scouting comedy talent and pitching to broadcasters and streamers.

Voice’s ethos is simply growth. They are filled with people who want to give you chances to do what you want to do and are clever enough to figure out what you should do, too. I feel like it helped me grow up a great deal and at the same time gave me a forceful push into learning things that I’ve taken forward into the creative industries.

Chris is a professional recitalist and ensemble musician specialising in flute, saxophone, and singing as a tenor.

He is also a full-time researcher and writer and  currently a PhD candidate at the University of Birmingham, where he is writing his thesis on the historical and current development of flute treatises.

I’ve learned much as a writer, and I’ve had positive feedback from people legitimately interested in what I’ve written. It has even presented me with opportunities to write for paid commissions which has been very exciting.

Joe is a Hertfordshire based RADA graduate working in Stage Management.She likes to knit, cook and travel and can always be found in or talking about a theatre! Jo is currently ASM for the European tour of We Will Rock You.

“Being given a chance to explore the arts, as well as my writing and my artistic style in such an open and welcoming environment has been pivotal in my growth both as a person and as a professional in the arts”

Maddie is a freelance journalist and audio producer, currently working for the BBC. She has had previous experience with NBC News, Sky News, and by-lines with the Thomson Reuters Foundation and Women’s Media Centre.

“I joined Voice to to gain experience of writing and sourcing my own stories, and have enjoyed the challenge of meeting deadlines and exploring different styles of writing.”