Equity
@equityuk.bsky.social
We are the UK performing arts and entertainment trade union, made up of 50,000 performers and creative practitioners. Together we push for better pay, terms and conditions in the workplace.
www.equity.org.uk
www.equity.org.uk
This is a free, informal get-together, open to Equity members and non-members alike. Just reserve a spot so we know you’re coming.
January 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM
This is a free, informal get-together, open to Equity members and non-members alike. Just reserve a spot so we know you’re coming.
Directors and Designers, this is your invite!
Join us at the Old Vic Backstage this Monday to toast the new year, meet other directors and designers and tell us what you want from your trade union.
📣 Monday 12 Jan / 6.30pm / SE1 8UR
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Join us at the Old Vic Backstage this Monday to toast the new year, meet other directors and designers and tell us what you want from your trade union.
📣 Monday 12 Jan / 6.30pm / SE1 8UR
tinyurl.com/4rd8m3j9
January 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Directors and Designers, this is your invite!
Join us at the Old Vic Backstage this Monday to toast the new year, meet other directors and designers and tell us what you want from your trade union.
📣 Monday 12 Jan / 6.30pm / SE1 8UR
tinyurl.com/4rd8m3j9
Join us at the Old Vic Backstage this Monday to toast the new year, meet other directors and designers and tell us what you want from your trade union.
📣 Monday 12 Jan / 6.30pm / SE1 8UR
tinyurl.com/4rd8m3j9
We have concerns that you may have been denied your basic employment rights and you could therefore be owed a significant amount of money.
January 5, 2026 at 12:38 PM
We have concerns that you may have been denied your basic employment rights and you could therefore be owed a significant amount of money.
IMPORTANT NOTICE 📣
If you are an Equity member who was recently engaged as a performer or stage management on Squid Game: The Experience by Luna Cinema/Luna Entertainment, please contact Equity with a copy of your contract at pmpp@equity.org.uk
If you are an Equity member who was recently engaged as a performer or stage management on Squid Game: The Experience by Luna Cinema/Luna Entertainment, please contact Equity with a copy of your contract at pmpp@equity.org.uk
January 5, 2026 at 12:38 PM
IMPORTANT NOTICE 📣
If you are an Equity member who was recently engaged as a performer or stage management on Squid Game: The Experience by Luna Cinema/Luna Entertainment, please contact Equity with a copy of your contract at pmpp@equity.org.uk
If you are an Equity member who was recently engaged as a performer or stage management on Squid Game: The Experience by Luna Cinema/Luna Entertainment, please contact Equity with a copy of your contract at pmpp@equity.org.uk
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As we start a brand new year, we look hopefully to the future. Hopeful for positive change, growth and improvement within the Arts, and for the continued support and community that @equityuk.bsky.social creates as a union.
#StrongerTogether
#StrongerTogether
January 3, 2026 at 3:47 PM
As we start a brand new year, we look hopefully to the future. Hopeful for positive change, growth and improvement within the Arts, and for the continued support and community that @equityuk.bsky.social creates as a union.
#StrongerTogether
#StrongerTogether
It’s a landslide! The results are in, and Equity members have made their position clear with a 99.6% YES vote. They are prepared and ready to take action to secure AI protections.
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/pe...
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/pe...
Film & TV performers say they would be prepared to take industrial action over AI in LANDSLIDE 99% vote | Equity
Results of Equity's indicative ballot on AI protections for performers announced.
www.equity.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
It’s a landslide! The results are in, and Equity members have made their position clear with a 99.6% YES vote. They are prepared and ready to take action to secure AI protections.
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/pe...
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/pe...
The workforce has yet again been shut out of the Creative Industries Council.
Lack of worker representation on the government advisory body is a damaging snub & hamstrings the government’s own growth plans.
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/workforce-again-shut-out-of-the-creative-industries-council
Lack of worker representation on the government advisory body is a damaging snub & hamstrings the government’s own growth plans.
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/workforce-again-shut-out-of-the-creative-industries-council
Workforce again shut out of the Creative Industries Council | Equity
Reacting to the DCMS and DBT announcement of the new members of the Creative Industries Council, Equity has slammed the lack of worker representation on the government advisory body, calling it a “dam...
www.equity.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The workforce has yet again been shut out of the Creative Industries Council.
Lack of worker representation on the government advisory body is a damaging snub & hamstrings the government’s own growth plans.
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/workforce-again-shut-out-of-the-creative-industries-council
Lack of worker representation on the government advisory body is a damaging snub & hamstrings the government’s own growth plans.
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/workforce-again-shut-out-of-the-creative-industries-council
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Maybe I’m from another age but allowing this is a step too far .
Vote YES - and save what little integrity we have left !
Vote YES - and save what little integrity we have left !
Our indicative industrial action ballot on the issue of AI protections for performers OPENS TODAY 🗳️
Film and TV performers: Vote YES to protect your AI rights.
www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/indicative-ballot-for-ai-protections
Film and TV performers: Vote YES to protect your AI rights.
www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/indicative-ballot-for-ai-protections
Indicative ballot for AI protections | Equity
Film and TV performers to vote on support for industrial action over artificial intelligence.
www.equity.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Maybe I’m from another age but allowing this is a step too far .
Vote YES - and save what little integrity we have left !
Vote YES - and save what little integrity we have left !
The government must listen to the creative industries over AI. The results of their consultation shows 95% favour AI & copyright protections - government must heed the clear consensus on the need for protections.
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/government-out-of-step-with-majority-on-ai-says-equity
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/government-out-of-step-with-majority-on-ai-says-equity
Government out of step with majority on AI, says Equity | Equity
Equity has hailed the publication of the government’s consultation on copyright and artificial intelligence as “vindication for the creative industries” and urged the government to heed the “clear con...
www.equity.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The government must listen to the creative industries over AI. The results of their consultation shows 95% favour AI & copyright protections - government must heed the clear consensus on the need for protections.
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/government-out-of-step-with-majority-on-ai-says-equity
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/government-out-of-step-with-majority-on-ai-says-equity
Our indicative industrial action ballot on the issue of AI protections for performers OPENS TODAY 🗳️
Film and TV performers: Vote YES to protect your AI rights.
www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/indicative-ballot-for-ai-protections
Film and TV performers: Vote YES to protect your AI rights.
www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/indicative-ballot-for-ai-protections
Indicative ballot for AI protections | Equity
Film and TV performers to vote on support for industrial action over artificial intelligence.
www.equity.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Our indicative industrial action ballot on the issue of AI protections for performers OPENS TODAY 🗳️
Film and TV performers: Vote YES to protect your AI rights.
www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/indicative-ballot-for-ai-protections
Film and TV performers: Vote YES to protect your AI rights.
www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/indicative-ballot-for-ai-protections
Equity has described today’s Budget as a “damp squib” for the arts, warning that the Government has failed to deliver the meaningful support creative workers urgently need.
Read the full statement: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
Read the full statement: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
November 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Equity has described today’s Budget as a “damp squib” for the arts, warning that the Government has failed to deliver the meaningful support creative workers urgently need.
Read the full statement: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
Read the full statement: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
📣Manchester Pride latest: Positive meeting with Manchester City Council📣
Following pressure from our members, Manchester City Council met with us to discuss the fallout from the liquidation of Manchester Pride, which left performers unpaid.
Read more: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/po...
Following pressure from our members, Manchester City Council met with us to discuss the fallout from the liquidation of Manchester Pride, which left performers unpaid.
Read more: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/po...
Positive Pride meeting with Manchester City Council | Equity
Thursday saw a positive meeting take place between Manchester City Council and Equity focused on discussion about ways forward to support Pride performers who were left unpaid when Manchester Pride we...
www.equity.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
📣Manchester Pride latest: Positive meeting with Manchester City Council📣
Following pressure from our members, Manchester City Council met with us to discuss the fallout from the liquidation of Manchester Pride, which left performers unpaid.
Read more: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/po...
Following pressure from our members, Manchester City Council met with us to discuss the fallout from the liquidation of Manchester Pride, which left performers unpaid.
Read more: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/po...
Sign the open letter to Bristol City Council: bit.ly/bristolcultu...
An Open Letter to Bristol City Council: Protect Independent Culture
The Story So Far
Bristol trades on its cultural reputation, yet after years of chronic underinvestment, the ecology that sustains the city’s creative life is beginning to break down.
At present, the ...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Sign the open letter to Bristol City Council: bit.ly/bristolcultu...
Complete the Bristol City Council Budget Consultation: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Budget-202...
Budget 2026 to 2027 consultation
Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.
www.smartsurvey.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Complete the Bristol City Council Budget Consultation: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Budget-202...
Stop Bristol City Council making devastating arts funding cuts ✂️
1.Complete the Council's Budget Consultation (by noon, 26 Nov) - Answer "Strongly Disagree" to Q17
2.Join the demo against the cuts, 26 November, College Green, from 11.30am
3.Sign the open letter
Links in comments
1.Complete the Council's Budget Consultation (by noon, 26 Nov) - Answer "Strongly Disagree" to Q17
2.Join the demo against the cuts, 26 November, College Green, from 11.30am
3.Sign the open letter
Links in comments
November 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Stop Bristol City Council making devastating arts funding cuts ✂️
1.Complete the Council's Budget Consultation (by noon, 26 Nov) - Answer "Strongly Disagree" to Q17
2.Join the demo against the cuts, 26 November, College Green, from 11.30am
3.Sign the open letter
Links in comments
1.Complete the Council's Budget Consultation (by noon, 26 Nov) - Answer "Strongly Disagree" to Q17
2.Join the demo against the cuts, 26 November, College Green, from 11.30am
3.Sign the open letter
Links in comments
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✊Videogames performers recently got together to demand union contracts in gaming ✊
Performers are demanding:
🎮Fair pay
🎮Informed consent
🎮Safe workplaces
🎮Transparent contracts
🎮Equity agreements
Full story: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
Performers are demanding:
🎮Fair pay
🎮Informed consent
🎮Safe workplaces
🎮Transparent contracts
🎮Equity agreements
Full story: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
Equity’s Game On! Campaign reaches next level at Videogames Action Day | Equity
www.equity.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
✊Videogames performers recently got together to demand union contracts in gaming ✊
Performers are demanding:
🎮Fair pay
🎮Informed consent
🎮Safe workplaces
🎮Transparent contracts
🎮Equity agreements
Full story: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
Performers are demanding:
🎮Fair pay
🎮Informed consent
🎮Safe workplaces
🎮Transparent contracts
🎮Equity agreements
Full story: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
Equity’s Game On! Campaign reaches next level at Videogames Action Day | Equity
www.equity.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
✊Videogames performers recently got together to demand union contracts in gaming ✊
Performers are demanding:
🎮Fair pay
🎮Informed consent
🎮Safe workplaces
🎮Transparent contracts
🎮Equity agreements
Full story: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
Performers are demanding:
🎮Fair pay
🎮Informed consent
🎮Safe workplaces
🎮Transparent contracts
🎮Equity agreements
Full story: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
Never mind the jump scares! The real fright is being left in debt after doing the work. Equity’s Ian Manborde talks to BBC radio three counties about our members who are thousands £££ out of pocket following Halloween Haunt Fest going bust last month.
November 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Never mind the jump scares! The real fright is being left in debt after doing the work. Equity’s Ian Manborde talks to BBC radio three counties about our members who are thousands £££ out of pocket following Halloween Haunt Fest going bust last month.
Equity members will join fellow trade unionists walking with the women of Walsall this Sunday in a march against hate.
Join them at 3pm, Sunday 16 November WS1 1LG
Join them at 3pm, Sunday 16 November WS1 1LG
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Equity members will join fellow trade unionists walking with the women of Walsall this Sunday in a march against hate.
Join them at 3pm, Sunday 16 November WS1 1LG
Join them at 3pm, Sunday 16 November WS1 1LG
If you’re at the Young Talent Expo London today, come say hi to Harry and Holly to talk all things Equity! Find them on table 3, floor 2.
November 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
If you’re at the Young Talent Expo London today, come say hi to Harry and Holly to talk all things Equity! Find them on table 3, floor 2.
November 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Equity and the ITC will now be consulting with our respective members with view to negotiating opera-sector specific terms within the fair work agreement. 3/3
November 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Equity and the ITC will now be consulting with our respective members with view to negotiating opera-sector specific terms within the fair work agreement. 3/3
We heard from companies about the challenges they face when contracting and discussed how membership of management associations such as like the ITC can benefit companies through support, advocacy and advice. 2/3
November 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We heard from companies about the challenges they face when contracting and discussed how membership of management associations such as like the ITC can benefit companies through support, advocacy and advice. 2/3
What does fair work look like in opera? 🎶
This week, Equity and the ITC (Independent Theatre Council) brought together opera companies from across the independent sector to discuss the benefits of using union-negotiated agreements. 1/3
This week, Equity and the ITC (Independent Theatre Council) brought together opera companies from across the independent sector to discuss the benefits of using union-negotiated agreements. 1/3
November 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
What does fair work look like in opera? 🎶
This week, Equity and the ITC (Independent Theatre Council) brought together opera companies from across the independent sector to discuss the benefits of using union-negotiated agreements. 1/3
This week, Equity and the ITC (Independent Theatre Council) brought together opera companies from across the independent sector to discuss the benefits of using union-negotiated agreements. 1/3
Union contracts in gaming now! Yesterday Equity took over the National Videogames Museum in Sheffield to call for decent pay and conditions for videogames performers - from working hours to fair pay to safety and protections from exploitation by AI.
Photo credit: Milo Chandler
Photo credit: Milo Chandler
November 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Union contracts in gaming now! Yesterday Equity took over the National Videogames Museum in Sheffield to call for decent pay and conditions for videogames performers - from working hours to fair pay to safety and protections from exploitation by AI.
Photo credit: Milo Chandler
Photo credit: Milo Chandler