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Make it Fair Campaign

May 30, 2025

The law on copyright and performers’ rights exists to give creatives (in which term we include performers) control over the use of their work, so that they can earn a living from it. Performers entertain and inspire us every day. Their contribution is key to the...

We Have Signed a New Agreement

May 22, 2025

Our CEO, Tayyiba, has been very busy recently. Last week, BECS signed an agreement with the Slovenian Collecting Society, AIPA! This is great news for our members who will start receiving payments from Slovenia soon. We have also signed some other agreements in the...

We Have Moved Office…

Feb 13, 2025

We have moved office and are settling into our new home. Our new address is 2nd Floor, 22 Tudor Street, London, EC4Y 0AY. All other contact details remain the same.

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@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_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_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.