We are the performing arts and entertainment trade union

Pay Up! in the West End

VOTE YES: Equity and SOLT have reached a negotiated agreement on pay and conditions for the West End following a period of intense talks. Equity members will now vote on whether to accept the offer and we recommend you VOTE YES.

West End

Too hot to work?

With temperatures soaring, use our heat mitigation checklist to keep yourself safe at work on stage or on set. Wherever you're working, your engager has a legal duty to assess the risk of unreasonably hot temperatures - whether working indoors or outdoors.

Heatwave advice

Join our movement

Be part of our movement making the entertainment industry a better place to work for all. Together we can win the fight for better pay and conditions.

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We are the performing arts and entertainment trade union.

We're made up of 50,000 performers and creative practitioners. Together we push for better pay, terms and conditions in the workplace. We're there for our members when they face challenges too - with advice, support and representation.

About Us

You are the union

By joining together you can win the fight for better pay and conditions in the entertainment industry. Whatever you want to do, your journey to changing the industry starts here!

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Problem at work?

Contact us if you have a problem with your work, pay or contract. We can support you to take action. Every conversation you have with us is confidential.

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Working with a voice agency

Whether you're considering signing with an agency or already working with one, find out how the process works and what to watch out for

Voice agencies

Equity Magazine

An issue dedicated to Equity’s gigging ‘variety’ members – a term which describes performers who have their own act and work by performing at different gigs. Read about trade union history of organising variety performers, how to union is winning back money for members from engagers who cancel shows or pay late, Equity’s plan for improving the working lives of London’s nightlife performers, and more.

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