Our Creative and Cultural Forum has written a new open letter to the incoming Mayor of North East Combined Authority, calling for a renewed focus on arts and culture funding across the region:

Let’s talk arts and culture in the North East!
The Northern TUC Creative and Culture Forum zoom on 25th April at 18:30 will explore what you would like the new mayor to focus their attention on.
To attend, please register here:
equity-org-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

📍We are currently acting on behalf of a growing number of members owed payment for work contracted by Nick Parkes of Blackpool Shows and Attractions.

If you, or any Equity member you are aware of, is undertaking professional work with this engager please contact us via email…

North East Yorkshire and Humberside regional meeting today!

Let the debate begin! First up is Equity North East & Yorkshire Regional Official, moving a motion on the threats posed by AI on the cultural sector #NTUC24

Speaking on Equity AI motion with supportive speech from Unite - North East, Yorkshire and Humber

Another Saturday, another regional TUC conference! Great to be at TUC Northern with Equity delegation speaking on first motion on AI #ntuc24

A quick run then off to Equity regional meeting in the North West...won't be jogging across the Pennines though!

#YHTUC24 has committed to effectively defending & increasing local authority funding for the arts & improving the working terms for our artists

Fantastic Equity motion against LA cuts moved by member David Ault. Unanimous support!

Equity motion on cuts to LA culture funding coming up! #yhtuc24 Equity

A good day ahead for Equity at #tucyh2024

Statement on the concerning decision of Channel 4 to cut Hollyoaks from 5 episodes a week to 3 and reduce episode length to 20 mins.

We're engaging with our members and production company Lime to ensure the impacts are minimised.

Another blow for continuing drama.…

At South Yorkshire branch hearing about upcoming film negotiations - Equity members hold so much power!

What a day it's been! Supporting in a disciplinary process; discussing a potential house agreement; representing in a court mediation; and hearing horror stories about digs in a cast visit #no2daysthesame

🚨Breaking News: ENO🚨

We are pleased to announce that Equity has reached an interim settlement with the English National Opera English National Opera for the chorus.

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Equity win! 🎉

Following months of negotiations, performers and stage management working at the Gala Theatre, Durham will be working under agreed union terms

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Panto visit in York on a Friday evening

Around 6 hours in the car; 300 odd miles, 3 cities, 2 cast and creative teams seen, and 1 stunning view

We are devastated to hear about the passing of Benjamin Zephaniah.

His unapologetic work towards Black liberation and for the working class will never be forgotten.

Rest in Power.