the Nottingham tram needs a voice
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After all the speculation our Nottingham 'tram idol' has been chosen.
Last month we brought you the six finalists.
The competition was closely fought but Wendy Smith is to be the 'voice of the tram'.
Now that her voice has been chosen to make announcements in a public place - it needs to be analysed by specialists to ensure it meets all the necessary requirements!
Wendy's voice will now be scientifically tested by experts to make sure it works in all kinds of situations!
For example, will it be clear enough for foreign visitors, and will it be easy for people with hearing difficulties to understand ?
We'll make sure the final results when they're announced!
Hear Wendy's audition to be the voice of the Nottingham tram:
Name: Wendy Smith
"I'd like to be the voice of the tram because... I think it would be a great honour to be able to make your mark on a lovely city like Nottingham."
 Hear Wendy's announcement (28k) | |  |
Trams are due to start running from November next year, and as well as electronic display boards indicating the next stop, there will be announcements over speakers on the new vehicles to make it as easy as possible for everyone to use them.
What the judges were looking for was "a warm, clean and friendly voice", according to Chris Theobold, a professional voiceover artist.
"Lots of visitors come to the city and we want people to feel welcomed", says NET's Stephen Barker.
Below you can hear the other five finalists:
 | | Name: Adrian Pickton
"I'd like to be the voice of the tram because... as a visually impaired person I feel the announcements are a really important aspect of the service."
Hear Adrian's announcement (28k) |
 | | Name: Melvyn Lewis
"I'd like to be the voice of the tram because...my wife didn't believe I could do it."
Hear Melvyn's announcement (28k) |
 | | Name: Anthony Biggs
"I'd like to be the voice of the tram because... I'd be doing something for the city that I love."
Hear Anthony's announcement (28k) |
Name: Maria Gabbitaz
"I'd like to be the voice of the tram because... I have a clear and friendly voice."
Hear Maria's announcement (28k) | |  |
Name: Janet Mayo
"I'd like to be the voice of the tram because... it would be a great honour to do something for the city in which I have worked for the last 15 years."
Hear Janet's announcement (28k) | |  |
We'll keep you informed on how Wendy gets on with the voice tests.
However, you can catch up on the latest tram works in the city by visiting our travel section. |
