Do I have to join BECS?

Posted on November 3, 2008

Do I have to join BECS if I am already a member of Equity?

Yes you do. British Equity Collecting Society (BECS) is a separate organisation and is the UK’s only collective management organisation for audiovisual performers. It represents the interests of its members in the negotiation and administration of performers’ remuneration throughout the European Union territories. BECS also administers artist payments on behalf of Equity and broadcasting companies. Artists have to sign up to BECS individually but this costs nothing and you can withdraw at any time – for more information please visit www.equitycollecting.org.uk

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