Congratulations to this year’s Student and Young Member Bursary Award winners! Samuela Noumtchuet Esther Ugiri Reefeh Sumaili Gianfranco Stellitano The Student and Young Member Bursaries are made possible through the generous contributions of Equity Life Members.

A year since AI tool Tilly Norwood ‘debuted’, it’s clearer than ever that performers need protections from AI exploitation.

Are you a Performing Arts student but not yet an Equity member? Find out more about joining Equity – Your Trade Union – from £3.60 a month at the link in our bio. Get support, learn about the entertainment industry and join a community changing the industry and education for the better.

End the siege of Cuba ✊ We're proud to support the POA's motion at TUC Congress, calling on the UK government to oppose the extra territorial application of US sanctions, reject any US military intervention against Cuba and provide humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people.

“We must imagine the future that our machines cannot” At TUC Congress, delegates unanimously backed our call for new personality rights to protect everyone from unwanted AI-generated digital replicas. Head to our website via the link in our bio for the full speech

The cancellation of two prominent LGBTQIA+ shows from BBC schedules is concerning. It impacts work opportunities for drag performers and restricts the audience exposure to LGBTQIA+ culture. BBC should serve all audiences and reflect the whole of the UK.

It’s time for effective political leadership which delivers a long-promised Arts-Policy. It’s time to save the arts in Northern Ireland! Photos: @neilharrisonphotography

Yesterday 100+ creatives took to Stormont to deliver a letter of no confidence in Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA due to his continued failure to provide the leadership, strategic direction and sustainable investment required to protect and develop Northern Ireland’s arts and cultural sector

There’s still time to sign our open letter calling for improvements to designers’ fees, IP, royalties and copyright ahead of our negotiations with SOLT and with UK Theatre which are coming up this month. And look out for details of our conference for creatives next month - lots going on!

Never give up! A year after Manchester Pride collapsed leaving creatives unpaid, Equity's campaigning has paid off. Manchester City Council is providing £15k from the 'social action pot', made up of contributions from businesses. It's about 20% of the £70k unpaid fees for 50+ performers.