I am Joe Newton, an actor, voiceover artist, media composer and guitarist based in London. As an actor I have worked primarily in independent film and fringe theatre and was recently nominated for an Off-West-End performance. award. As a composer I have written music for video games, short films, theatre productions and music libraries. I love writing for orchestra, but I can adapt my style to suit any genre. I studied at the University of Bristol graduating with an MA in Composition for Film and TV and a First Class BA in Music.…

Joe Newton

I am Joe Newton, an actor, voiceover artist, media composer and guitarist based in London. As an actor I have worked primarily in independent film and fringe theatre and was recently nominated for an Off-West-End performance. award. As a composer I have written music for video games, short films, theatre productions and music libraries. I love writing for orchestra, but I can adapt my style to suit any genre. I studied at the University of Bristol graduating with an MA in Composition for Film and TV and a First Class BA in Music.…

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I am Joe Newton, an actor, voiceover artist, media composer and guitarist based in London.
As an actor I have worked primarily in independent film and fringe theatre and was recently nominated for an Off-West-End performance. award.
As a composer I have written music for video games, short films, theatre productions and music libraries. I love writing for orchestra, but I can adapt my style to suit any genre. I studied at the University of Bristol graduating with an MA in Composition for Film and TV and a First Class BA in Music.

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Skills

Experience Level

Music Theory
Expert
Composition
Expert
Logic Pro
Expert
Reaper
Expert
Sibelius
Expert
Unity
Expert
Audacity
Intermediate
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Intermediate
Guitar Pro
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Guitar Tutor at Drums and Percussion / Lively Sprout
January 1, 2026 - Present
Teaches a full day of one-to-one lessons for Drums and Percussion; group lessons at Keyworth Primary School for Lively Sprout; online lessons; teaches acoustic, classical and electric guitar; strong music theory knowledge; comfortable with ABRSM, Trinity and Rockschool syllabuses.
Self-employed Actor, Guitarist, Composer and Game Developer at Self-employed
January 1, 2013 - Present
Acting in indie feature films, voice work in video games and animations, and performances in fringe theatre; guitarist in acoustic duo Silen’ Jimm; composer for short films, theatre, video games and production music libraries; game developer of Quiz Quest with narrative design, story, script, artwork, music, audio and voice acting; front-end Unity development involvement.
Support Worker at Smerdon Day Centre (Eleanor Care)
August 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Supported adults with learning disabilities; ran drama group; planned and rehearsed live performances; supported activities and community outings; helped one service user develop daily living skills.
Support Worker at Dayspace Reigate (Millsted Care Ltd.)
September 1, 2017 - July 31, 2025
RAN creative sessions; led music, drama, art, cooking, relaxation and computer skills sessions; produced video/audio content using videography and editing; supported self-advocacy.

Education

MA in Composition for Film and TV (Merit) at University of Bristol
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
A2-Levels in Music, History & Theatre Studies (AAA); AS-Level in English Literature (A); GCSE: 7 A*s, 4 As at Therfield School
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Enhanced DBS
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
Full Clean Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services