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Summer Distribution 2026

Jun 8, 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

Mar 19, 2026

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

Feb 20, 2026

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...

BECS

@becs_performers ·

1 Sep

We are seeking nominations from BECS members for directors to serve on the Board of Management of BECS. By becoming a board member you will be helping shape the future of BECS!

Full details - https://www.becs.org.uk/becs-seeks-nominations-for-elected-directors-from-the-membership-4/

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@becs_performers ·

21 Jul

For self-employed people in the screen and creative industries this is something that could impact you.

Please take a few moments to complete the survey -

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=PPdSrBr9mkqOekokjzE54ZQhX2ok3sJNnwVh-_0Vho9UNlFJTkdMU0xJVEIwM0ZISVFKWTlVMzdXRi4u

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BECS

@becs_performers ·

15 Jul

🚨BBC management has announced plans to slash around 2,000 jobs - around one in ten - as part of cost-cutting measures.

Sign this petition to show solidarity with workers and demonstrate how much a properly funded BBC means to you.

https://www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/back-workers-back-our-bbc

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BECS

@becs_performers ·

8 Jul

Protect creators' rights: require AI firms to disclose training data.

We are strongly encouraging all of our members to sign this petition -

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/765199

Creators need clear rules and regulations that ensure their work is used with consent & fair remuneration.