The Massachusetts Port Authority has officially opened a statewide search to find the next official voice of Boston Logan International Airport. Through a new initiative titled the "Voice of Logan" competition, the agency is inviting residents from across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to audition for the unique opportunity to greet travelers arriving in and departing from New England’s busiest transit hub.
The individual selected through the open audition process will have their recorded voice featured in public address announcements throughout the airport terminals. With approximately 43 million passengers passing through Boston Logan each year, the winning participant will become one of the most widely heard voices in the entire region, delivering essential updates, navigation reminders, and warm greetings to a vast global audience.
According to Massport Chief Executive Officer Rich Davey, the competition was conceived as a way to celebrate regional identity during a milestone period for the transit agency. Davey emphasized that providing a welcoming, home-like atmosphere for incoming visitors and returning locals alike is a central objective of the project. He noted that incorporating the Commonwealth's diverse, distinct, and deeply proud vocal character into the airport's soundscape serves as an ideal way to represent Massachusetts to the traveling public.
The initiative represents a distinct shift toward community-centered public service branding, replacing purely automated or generic corporate audio with authentic local representation. By turning to the public, transportation officials aim to capture the recognizable warmth, cadence, and local character that define the residents of Massachusetts.
To take part in the contest, eligible Massachusetts residents must submit their official audition recordings online. The dedicated submission portal, hosted on the Voice of Logan website, is scheduled to accept digital audition files until Sunday, October 4. The digital submission process allows participants from all parts of the Commonwealth to showcase their vocal abilities without needing to travel into Boston immediately.
For those seeking in-person participation and professional guidance, Massport has organized an official launch event inside the airport. The live kickoff session will take place at Boston Logan on Thursday, September 17, providing an opportunity for prospective contestants to learn more about the project and receive direct encouragement.
During the September 17 launch, dedicated Voice of Logan ambassadors will be stationed inside Terminal A between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. These ambassadors will be available to coach participants, offer technical pointers, and assist hopefuls in recording and submitting their entries directly on site. This hands-on assistance is intended to make the competition accessible to individuals of all experience levels, from everyday commuters to aspiring voice actors.
Submissions will be evaluated through a structured set of judging criteria designed to identify a voice that embodies the spirit of the area. Reviewers will score entrants based on their vocal delivery, tone, and what organizers describe as an authentic "Boston vibe." The goal is to identify a clear, articulate speaker whose cadence resonates with local pride while maintaining professional broadcast clarity.
In addition to vocal performances, applicants are required to provide a brief written response outlining their personal story and explaining why they believe they should be chosen to represent the airport. This written component offers judges insight into the applicant's passion for the Commonwealth and their personal connection to the city of Boston and the surrounding communities.
Once the initial review process concludes, a panel will narrow the entire field of submissions down to the top five finalists. Massport will then turn the final decision over to the public, allowing residents, frequent flyers, and community members to cast their votes for their preferred candidate.
The public voting period is slated to open on October 24 and will remain active through October 28. During this five-day window, voters will be able to listen to the final five candidates online and select the voice they feel best captures the character of Boston Logan International Airport.
Following the conclusion of the public tally, Massport plans to officially reveal the winner of the competition on November 5. The selected champion will promptly participate in studio recording sessions to produce the official audio packages required for airport-wide broadcast.
Passengers will not have to wait long to hear the results of the contest over the airport's sound systems. Massport announced that the winning Voice of Logan will begin broadcasting across terminal facilities starting in mid-November, just in time for the busy holiday travel season.
By giving everyday Massachusetts residents a direct role in shaping the atmosphere of the state's primary international gateway, the Voice of Logan competition highlights the ongoing connection between the transportation hub and the community it serves. With the submission deadline set for October 4, aspiring ambassadors across the state have a limited window to submit their voices and potentially become a defining sound of Boston travel.
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