The VO Social is the place for voice actors, agents, engineers, producers and every other variety of voice industry folk to find their people. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been doing this for many, many years, there’s a seat for you at the table (probably in a pub).
We’re not here to help you sell anything. We’re here so you’ve got somewhere to ask a question, share a win, commiserate about a client who’s gone quiet, or just have a proper natter with people who actually get what your job involves. Self-promotion isn’t allowed in our groups – not even from us – but recommending someone else you rate? Always fine.
The VO Social began life in Manchester in November 2015, when Nic Redman and Leah Marks decided to get a few voiceovers together for a couple of pints and a moan about freelance life. That was the whole plan.
It didn’t stay small for long. Under Nic and Leah, the local meet-up grew into a network of groups across the UK, plus an award-nominated podcast.
In 2023, with their own careers pulling them in new directions, Nic and Leah handed the reins to Rob and Helen Bee of B Double E, who’d been part of The VO Social since that very first meet-up – showing up early, staying late, and quietly doing whatever needed doing.
Since then, Rob and Helen have doubled the number of local groups across the UK and Europe, and launched the Great Big Voiceover Social – the annual industry knees-up The VO Social didn’t have before.
The VO Social is now part of B Double E, but the mission hasn’t changed. We Rob and Helen took it on because they wanted to give something back to the community that lets them do the work they love – and, if we’re honest, because they just really like going to the pub.
Whatever else B Double E gets up to, The VO Social groups stay free to attend and open to everyone in the voice industry. That’s not up for negotiation.
An ever-growing number of groups meeting up – in person and online – right across the UK and Europe. Find your nearest one on our socials page.
Chats, interviews and a fair bit of silliness, hosted by Rob and Helen. Catch up on our podcast page.
Our one paid event of the year: a full day (and night) of networking, business advice, entertainment and celebration for the whole industry. Details at GreatBigVOSocial.com.
Voice actors, agents, engineers, producers, directors, casting folk – if you work in voice, there’s a place for you here. Find your nearest group and come and say hello.
See you at the bar, VO chums!
