Our global study confirms in concrete terms what Equity members have known for years – those working in the entertainment and performing arts industries are more likely to experience poor mental health. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2022 theguardian.com/society/2022/m…

UPDATE: Yesterday we met with Tesco to discuss their recent TikTok competition & made clear that payment in kind (via Clubcard points) is never appropriate compensation for voiceover work. We'll always advocate for decent pay & combat the de-professionalisation of audio work.

Are you an audio artist? We want to hear from YOU about our new Audio Action Plan! Fill in the survey to shape how Equity and audio artists across the UK can deliver change for the industry. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Equity-Audio…

Really enjoyed speaking at WMF Events this morning about the collective power of Equity members and the huge benefits of establishing collective agreements across the audio industry. This is the most effective way to tackle low pay, poor contracts, and strengthen the industry.

Tomorow we'll be outside Department for Culture, Media and Sport at 11am, banging the drum for investment in the arts🥁 We'll be joined by Charlotte Jones Independent Theatre Council, Council's Zainab Hasan, BECTU's Philippa Childs, English National Opera Deps, Naomi Pohl of Musicians' Union & our GS Paul W Fleming RT if you'll be there too!

Are you an Audio Artist?🎙 This week we are sending out a new Audio specific newsletter which will include important updates about radio commercials. Don’t miss the chance to receive the latest news, campaigns and ways you can get involved. actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-up-…

With the New Year fast approaching, we would like to update Audio Artists about the status of our negotiations with Global Radio & Bauer Media for the Radio Commercials Rate Card. This open meeting is for Equity members & non-members. Register here: equity-org-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The government abandoning their reckless data mining exception policy is a huge victory for Equity members, who have worked tirelessly in lobbying their local MPs to Stop AI Stealing the Show.

"Our members should always have the ability to be paid fairly and have a system of consent.” Liam Budd our Equity Official for Audio and New Media in the Telegraph. #StopAIStealingtheShow #IP #performersrights #deepfakes telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/…

"We urge the government to stop prioritising technology companies and... work with Equity to strengthen our legal framework so that our members are better protected in an ever-evolving digital world." #StopAIStealingtheShow #AI Equity thestage.co.uk/news/reckless-…

Huge thanks to Mary Towers and Trades Union Congress for inviting me to speak at today's #TUCAIatWork Conference. Lots of important discussion about the impact of AI on the performing arts and other crucial industries, and the vital role of trade unions.

It's not too late to put your name forward. Join our Committee and help shape Equity's policy and campaigns for our industry! #vo #voiceovers #voiceartists #audio #audioartists #voiceactors #voiceacting #equityuk #elections #supportyourunion #unionstrong

“If it’s applied ethically and responsibly in collaboration with trade unions and the workforce, then AI has the potential to impact our members’ lives in a positive way” - Liam Budd We’re fighting with other trade unions to make AI work for workers - read more here 👇

Huge congratulations to EquityAudioCommittee for winning this Industry Inspiration Award! 🎉🏆 Thoroughly well-deserved recognition for everything they do to champion the industry and protect audio artists. gravyforthebrain.com/congratulation…

When voice artist & Equity member Greg Marston took on some work in 2005, he did not think his voice would be cloned by artificial intelligence almost two decades later. Speaking to SymeonBrown Greg’s case highlights the need for better regulation to #StopAIStealingtheShow

Congratulations to our new Audio Committee and big thanks to everyone who voted!

NEW: We have launched our Audio Info Hub! Equity is the trade union for professional audio artists. Join our movement to make the audio industry a better place to work. vimeo.com/847999087

“There's been such a focus on AI and how amazing and wonderful and fantastical it is... few have actually considered: why are we doing this?"   Listen to Equity's Liam Budd on BBC Radio 4 talk about performers' experience of AI misuse and Equity's fight for fairness and ethics: