GoLocalise

About GoLocalise

The team behind the voices

London-based, global by design. GoLocalise is an audiovisual localisation agency and recording studio, connecting you with professional voice talent, linguists and vetted studios around the world — voice over, dubbing, ADR, translation, subtitling and transcription, managed from start to finish.

Our story

GoLocalise began with a love of languages. Founder David Garcia-Gonzalez grew up in Gijón, in northern Spain, and moved to the UK in the mid-1990s — drawn by a fascination with languages, communication and a good adventure.

He studied linguistics, languages and computing at Essex University, then translation at London Metropolitan University, before a Masters in Audiovisual Translation — dubbing, subtitling and localisation — finally clicked. It was the first thing he'd chosen to study purely because he loved it, and it pointed straight at what he wanted to do.

In 2008 he decided to go it alone and founded GoLocalise as a one-stop shop for translation and localisation. From day one the goal was simple: stand out by delivering reliable, consistent quality every single time. More than 15 years on, that's still exactly what drives us — now with over 1,000 professional voice actors, 100+ languages and our own Central-London studios, trusted by global brands.

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See how GoLocalise works

A quick look at how we take your content from script to final delivery in 100+ languages — voice over, subtitling and translation, all under one roof.

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Our journey

  1. Mid-1990s

    A love of languages

    David Garcia-Gonzalez moves from Gijón, Spain to the UK, drawn by a passion for languages and communication, and trains in linguistics and audiovisual translation.

  2. 2005

    Learning the trade

    David works in localisation with Technicolor, building the network of trusted linguists and voice-over talent that GoLocalise would later be founded on.

  3. 2008

    GoLocalise founded in London

    David sets up GoLocalise Ltd “doing it my way” — bringing together the best linguists and voices he'd met, determined to stand out by delivering reliable, consistent quality.

  4. 2010

    Growing steadily

    The business is profitable and growing, with a solid network of voice-over and translation talent and a reputation for keeping clients happy.

  5. 2015–2016

    Award-winning — and an author

    Recognition rolls in: Outstanding Business at the Global Business Excellence Awards, Best Product/Service Range at the Best Business Awards, and Most Inspiring Member of the Entrepreneurs Circle. David also publishes the first edition of his book, Chancing Your Arm.

  6. Today

    A leading UK localisation agency

    1,000+ professional voice actors, 100+ languages, two Central-London studios and a 5★ Google rating — trusted by global brands.

What we believe

Every audience deserves content that feels like it was made for them. Our job is to make that happen — beautifully, accurately and without the stress.

Human direction

Native-speaking directors guide every session for the right tone, pronunciation and impact — the things automated pipelines miss.

One team, end to end

Casting, translation, recording, editing and delivery under one roof, run by a dedicated project manager. One point of contact, one standard.

Native quality

Every voice is a vetted, working professional and every script is adapted by native linguists — so it lands as natural, not translated.

Broadcast standard, every time

Pristine audio from our own studios, checked against a rigorous quality process before anything reaches you.

Our core values

Six principles guide every project we take on — and every relationship we build.

Actions

Actions speak louder than words. We don't offer things we can't deliver.

Relationships

We take the time to understand your goals and find solutions to the bigger picture.

Flexibility

In our approach to projects and deadlines — we work with both big and small businesses.

Innovation

We continuously re-invent ourselves in the solutions we offer our clients.

Personal touch

We're a friendly bunch, always helping out clients and going the extra mile.

Communication

Constant improvement through regular, honest feedback.

2008

Trusted since

1,000+

Professional voice actors

100+

Languages

2

Central-London studios

5★

Google rating

The people behind the work

GoLocalise is a close-knit team of project managers, native-speaking directors and sound engineers, backed by a global network of over 1,000 professional voice actors and native linguists.

You won't be passed around. Each project has a dedicated project manager who owns it from brief to final file — coordinating casting, studio time, translation and revisions so you don't have to. It's the difference between a booking platform and a production partner.

Founded by David Garcia-Gonzalez

GoLocalise was founded by David Garcia-Gonzalez, a bilingual entrepreneur who is, in his own words, “in love with languages and communication.” Born in Gijón, Spain and based in London, he built the agency in 2008 around a belief that great localisation is a human craft — delivered with reliable, consistent quality.

David knows the work from the inside: he spent over 20 years as a translator and Spanish-language voice over artist, lending his voice to brands including Paco Rabanne, Puma, Adidas and The Discovery Channel — and even the TV commercial for the Amazon Echo. He's also an award-winning entrepreneur and #1 Amazon best-selling author (Chancing Your Arm: How I Made it Big in Britain).

Trust your intuition and success will follow.

David Garcia-Gonzalez, Founder

Read David's story in full in his #1 Amazon best-selling book, Chancing Your Arm: How I Made it Big in Britain.

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More about David

Beyond GoLocalise, David is a #1 Amazon best-selling author and an international business coach. His autobiography is a candid, witty and unflinchingly honest account of building a company in a foreign country against the odds — the setbacks, the scars and the hard-won lessons behind the journey.

He now mentors other entrepreneurs and company owners too, helping them grow with confidence and build a business — and a life — they genuinely love. He has been featured on the BBC and speaks on languages, communication and entrepreneurship, guided by the same belief that built GoLocalise: trust your intuition, do the work, and chance your arm.

Read David's full story at godavidgg.com →

David García-González, featured as an Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 finalist.

Awards & accreditations

We're an award-winning, ISO-certified localisation agency — recognised both for the quality of the work and for the way we run the business.

  • Company of the Year

    Gold Stevie® — International Business Awards

  • Outstanding Business

    Global Business Excellence Awards

  • Outstanding Entrepreneur

    Global Business Excellence Awards

  • Best Product / Service

    Best Business Awards

  • Trusted Supplier

    Entrepreneurs Circle

  • Entrepreneur of the Year

    Finalist — Entrepreneurs Circle

ISO 9001

Quality Management — independently certified by The British Assessment Bureau.

ISO 14001

Environmental Management — independently certified.

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Trusted to deliver by the world top brands

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  • Nestlé Purina
  • Nintendo DS
  • Orange
  • Paco Rabanne XS
  • Peugeot
  • PlayStation
  • Puma
  • Remington
  • Rimmel
  • Nestlé Purina
  • Nintendo DS
  • Orange
  • Paco Rabanne XS
  • Peugeot
  • PlayStation
  • Puma
  • Remington
  • Rimmel
  • Nestlé Purina
  • Nintendo DS
  • Orange
  • Paco Rabanne XS
  • Peugeot
  • PlayStation
  • Puma
  • Remington
  • Rimmel
  • Nestlé Purina
  • Nintendo DS
  • Orange
  • Paco Rabanne XS
  • Peugeot
  • PlayStation
  • Puma
  • Remington
  • Rimmel

Real studios, real people

We record in our own acoustically treated studios in Central London, using high-end Neumann microphones and on-hand sound engineers. Attend your session in person, or direct it live from anywhere in the world.

It's this combination — professional facilities, native direction and an experienced in-house team — that lets us deliver broadcast-quality audio and localisation, consistently, at pace.

Let's make something that sounds right

Tell us about your project and we'll help you find the perfect voice, in any language — with a free, no-obligation quote.

Professional voice over services for your audio and video productions

Voice over

  • State-of-the-art studios
  • Neumann microphones
  • On-hand sound engineers
  • 1,000+ voice actors
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Translation

  • 600+ languages and accents covered
  • Tailored to your needs
  • Stringent quality control
  • Dedicated project managers
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Subtitling

  • Experienced subtitlers
  • Industry-standard software
  • Burn-in and graphic editing
  • Open and closed captions
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Transcription

  • Improve accessibility
  • Reach a wider audience
  • Boost SEO and video views
  • Maximise video engagement
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