BECS Membership is Free!
To qualify, you need to have been credited in a Film or TV series which has been broadcast. If you meet this criteria, complete a registration form. For more information, please read our guidance notes which can also be found below
Distribution
Our distributions currently take place in June and November with mini payment runs throughout the year. You will be emailed a statement a few days before with the details of your payment
Income Sources
We collect Performers’ Rights payments from overseas through our agreements with other societies around the world. For more information about the countries we can collect from click here
The relevant BECS forms can be downloaded and returned by email to info@becs.org.uk or posted to us using our freepost address – FREEPOST BECS LTD. Please ensure you include a copy of your photo ID so we can process your application without delay.
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Performer Registration Form and Membership Agreement
This is the form to use when applying for membership of British Equity Collecting Society (BECS). Please read the guidance notes to ensure you are eligible to join.
BECS Performer Registration Form 2026
Performer Heir Registration Form and Membership Agreement
This form is for Beneficiaries to complete to ensure BECS can continue sending payments. Please note we also require a copy of the will and the Grant of Probate. If you are unable to provide one or both of these documents please contact us on info@becs.org.uk.
BECS Performer Heir Registration Form 2026
Are You an Agent?
If you are registering a client of yours please ensure they have completed and signed the form you are returning to us. We require their direct contact details and signature on the form.
Are you under 18?
Applicants will need to meet our membership criteria. The forms will need to be signed by your parent or guardian. When you have reached 18 you will need to contact us so we can update our records and contact you directly
Do you want payments sent to an overseas bank account?
For performers with overseas bank accounts, please complete and return this form (in addition to the completed registration form) to info@becs.org.uk so we can send your payments via wire transfers.
Last week, Tayyiba was in Geneva at the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights as part of her role as the President of GAVA
Tayyiba said "it was a privilege to represent AV performers and contribute to vital discussions on their rights and protections"
