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Summer Distribution 2026
We have now completed our summer distribution which involved just under £6,000,000 being sent to over 16,000 members. Payments will start reaching accounts on 09/06/2026. If you have not received your statement, need to make any changes to your contact or payment...
The Government published its long-awaited report on Copyright and AI yesterday
BECS welcomes the Government’s formal acknowledgement that introducing a broad copyright exception which would have allowed AI developers to train models on copyrighted works without permission or payment, unless rightsholders opted out, is no longer its preferred...
Press Release on AI Rights Reservation
BECS is taking essential action to defend audiovisual performers in the age of AI. AI developers continue to use recorded performances without consent or payment. BECS is exercising an opt-out from the EU text and data mining exception—making it unequivocally clear...
We’re aware that some members are updating their bank accounts to make reporting easier under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. If you’re changing yours, please remember to let us know at info@becs.org.uk so we can ensure your next payment reaches you promptly
