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At Instant Accent, we’re more than an accent platform! As well as driving for greater authenticity and representation of accents, we are passionate about connecting people and creating opportunities!

See our prize draws, open events, partnerships and more below:

ACTORS! We want to hear your best Northern England accent, from Manchester to Newcastle, Liverpool to Leeds, and everywhere in between.

Win written feedback from top casting director Seth Mason (BBC, ITV, Paramount+) + bonus prizes.

FREE to enter! Submit your tape to team@instantaccent.com

Requirements:

  • Tapes must feature a Northern England accent

  • Maximum length: 2 minutes

  • Include your name, the accent you’ve chosen and write “Accent Games – Northern” in the email subject line

THE PRIZE:

  • Top 3 tapes receive personal written feedback from Casting Director Seth Mason

  • Winners also take home two bonus prizes, choosing from:

    • A Southside Studio self-tape session

    • Mindset Coaching for Creatives

    • Instant Accent Recordings

Deadline: Friday 31 October 2025, 5:00 p.m. (UK time)

THE ACCENT GAMES: NORTHERN!

Actors shared their work and represented themselves in their natural accents for the opportunity to receive feedback from top Casting Director Caitlin Joseph. See the Top 4 below, and the top 10 HERE.

SELF-TAPE SHARE: Represent Yourself!

Actors put their best American accents to the test for the chance to get feedback from top casting associate Lainey Lipson. Check out the Top 3 below!

THE ACCENT GAMES: American Accents

Actors submitted self-tapes in an accent of their choice for the chance to get feedback from top casting director Paushali Banik. Check out the Top 3 below!

THE ACCENT GAMES: Actors Choice

Actors showcased their best UK or US accents from any Shonda Rhimes show for the chance to get feedback from top casting director Ana Duarte. Check out the Top 4 below!

THE ACCENT GAMES: UK VS USA

Community Power Hour

Oscar Salem

Fresh from leading the series Vigil alongside Suranne Jones and our very own Shannon Hayes. We discussed all things acting industry, accents, keeping sharp, auditions and making sure your wellbeing is in check with a good hobby!

Elan James

We discussed what it means to be a multi-hyphenate, what it’s like working on long-running West End shows, how to keep the side hustles going and how to grow your social media presence as a creative in a meaningful way.

Olivia Swann

We discussed the world of accents, drama school, character creation as a season regular, and the joys and challenges of working on an international scale. Listen to the playback for some gems from Olivia about maintaining your power, being yourself and having a PLAY!

Peter Mooney

We discussed the tools needed to be financially healthy going into self-assessment season and beyond. Pete debunked a lot of assumptions freelancers may have about completing their self-assessment and made it accessible and straightforward.

The playback for our Community Power Hours will be online soon. To be added to the mailing list when is available, contact us.