Equity Students

We're so pleased to announce the recipients of this year's Student & Young Member Bursaries!! Find out more information about the recipients and the bursary scheme at the link in our bio, and here: equity.org.uk/news/2024/our-…

Arts funding

"I've been looking at completing training...but held off because of the financial barrier, this bursary allows me the freedom to pursue this". Congrats to Georgina & all our Student and Young Member Bursary recipients Mikaela, Crystal, Mikaela & Moa. ➡️equity.org.uk/news/2024/our-…

🚨BREAKING NEWS!🚨 Shocking new research commissioned by @EquityUK shows that overall arts funding for the UK from national bodies has been cut 16% in real terms since 2017 📉 🧵1/7

Packed student workshop at @EquityUK fringe. Inspiring to hear from young members and student deputies on building student and union power #EquityConference2024

An emergency motion at #EquityConference2024 has passed unanimously in solidarity with chorus members at the Welsh National Opera, who face salary cuts and redundancies. The union will provide whatever support is required to amplify their campaign ✊ #SaveOurWNO #AchubOCC

“Let’s build a better brighter world where arts and entertainment are accessible to all and every single person has the opportunity to reach their potential.” @zarahsultana kicks off day 2 of #EquityConference2024 with calls for arts for all.

Last week’s #EquityFest2024 in Derry included seminars on AI, casting, and variety work, a new agreement with @BruiserNI, members joining the campaign to #ResistTheCuts in NI, and more! You can watch some of the day’s activity on the @derryjournal 👇 derryjournal.com/business/watch…

We’re at the London Regional meeting today! Looking forward to hearing from all the speakers about recent union successes, and learning more about the motions @EquityLondonSth & @EquityNorthLdn are putting forward.

📍Equity members in the Midlands! Your regional meeting is this Friday - come along to meet fellow members and officials and rally together in defence of jobs following the devastating council cuts in Birmingham and Nottingham. 📅 Friday 22 March ⏰1.30pm for a 2pm start - Birmingham Repertory Theatre (stage door) BSL interpretation will be available. Contact your official to join via Zoom at midlands@equity.org.uk

Really pleased to reveal our new Instagram account! We’re looking forward to sharing what our Student Deputies are getting up to in campuses across the country here and over on our Instagram account. Feel free to drop us a follow! instagram.com/equitysdc

Today the UK government will be facing the United Nations for violating disabled people’s rights and Equity will be there. Watch the live stream at 2pm UK time: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s/k…. #CRPD24

. @Equity, @BECTU and the Musicians’ Union (@WeAreTheMU) have accused the government of failing to "consider the voices of people working in the arts" by excluding trade unions from a panel working with the government on cultural education #Echobox=1709828042" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/news/equity-an…

Are you ready to help build a strong network that can support bargaining better terms and conditions for members? Join our brand new Network for Film & TV! Ahead of negotiations this year it is crucial your voice is heard. Find out more 👉 equity.org.uk/get-involved/n…

Update: Spotlight‼️ 'The cost of casting should not be borne by artists seeking work' We have today issued a letter to Spotlight regarding potential legal action. For full details of this development go to our website equity.org.uk/news/2024/spot…

APNews: Chorus members at @E_N_O vote 100% in favour of strike action in a ballot conducted by @EquityUK

📢 BREAKING NEWS! Musicians' Union and @EquityUK members at English National Opera will be going on strike on 1 February It's in response to proposals to make the orchestra, music staff and chorus redundant, and only re-employ them for six months a year #WeAreENO #UnionStrong

100% yes vote on a 94.1% turnout. Give people something worth voting for...! Love being in this union.

💥The turnout among ENO chorus members was 94.11% 💥100% voted ‘yes’ to take action short of a strike 💥100% voted ’yes’ to full strike action Read the full story: tinyurl.com/444w4dbk

📢RESULTS ARE IN: 100% of ballots returned by our members in the @E_N_O chorus vote YES to strike action. We cannot accept a 40% cut to their pay. First day of strike action is 1st February. #FairWageOnStage