BECS is taking decisive action to protect performers’ rights. We’ve opted out of the EU text & data mining exception - making clear that our members’ recorded performances cannot be used to train AI without permission, fair pay, and transparency www.becs.org.uk/ai-rights-re... #AI #TDM

A free generative-AI webinar on the Truth behind the Tech for all creators & performers & those in the creative industries who want to understand what g-AI is

Last week, Tayyiba was in Geneva at the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights as part of her role as the President of GAVA Tayyiba said "it was a privilege to represent AV performers and contribute to vital discussions on their rights and protections"

It's Spotlight Conference Day! Our CEO, Tayyiba Nasser, will be part of a panel later today talking about issues facing performers and what the next few years in the industry could look like

Thank you so much to NORMA (the Dutch CMO for AV performers) for giving us a fantastic demonstration of your local system and processes. Learning how other collecting societies work is a great way to help us improve how we support our members.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Natasha Gerson, a devoted member of our Board. Natasha was an accomplished actress, dancer, and writer, whose artistic spirit shaped everything she did. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.

UPDATE to BECS Privacy Notice for BECS Members We have made some minor changes to update our privacy notice and make sure it remains legally compliant. The amended policy can be found here - becs.org.uk/updated-priv...

We have just completed our Summer Distribution of 2025 and we are very excited to have sent out more than £5.1 million to over 11,000 BECS members all over the world!

It's that time of year again! We are finalising all the details for our Summer Distribution of 2025 and we don't want any payments to be delayed reaching our members so if your details have changed please let us know asap: [email protected]

Our CEO, Tayyiba, has been very busy recently and has just signed another agreement - with @aipa_k This is great news for our members who will start receiving payments from Slovenia soon

The CMS Committee has made recommendations that will benefit AV performers: implementing the Beijing Treaty, introducing a levy on streamers to support British production & abandoning the proposed copyright exception for AI training. Now government must act committees.parliament.uk/committee/37...

Performers and creators have the right to decide whether or not their work is used by AI companies and to be paid fairly when it is. Consultation responses are in. The government must listen to our world leading creative industries and be at the forefront of fair AI regulation. #MakeItFair

Thank you Spotlight for the excellent article explaining why it is so important for performers to be a member of BECS - spotlight.com/news-and-adv...