BEAU is a group of trade unions whose members work in broadcasting, entertainment, arts and related industries. We have shared interests and challenges and come together as a group to collaborate on issues of shared interest, ensuring that workers’ voices are heard in the industries they build.
Our members work both in front of and behind the camera, on stage and behind the scenes, in technical, artistic, performance and operational roles right across our broadcasting, entertainment, arts and performance spaces.
Bectu
Bectu represents creative workers in non-performance roles, representing nearly 40,000 staff, contract and freelance members in the media and entertainment industries. Its members work in live events, broadcasting, film and cinema, digital media, independent production, leisure, theatre and the arts. Bectu campaigns for fair pay, strong conditions and safe, inclusive workplaces for everyone working behind the scenes.
Equity
Equity is the UK’s largest trade union for the performing arts and entertainment industry, representing more than 50,000 actors, comedians, dancers, designers, directors, puppeteers, singers, stage managers, variety performers, voice artists and others. For over a century, Equity has championed better pay, safer workplaces, and stronger terms and conditions.
Musicians Union
The Musicians’ Union (MU) is the UK trade union for all musicians, representing more than 36,000 members across every part of the music industry. The MU stands up for employed and self-employed musicians working in all areas of the sector, including music education, maximising the employment and overall income of musicians as well as protecting and improving working conditions.
NUJ
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) is one of the world’s largest independent unions for journalists. Its members work across every area of the media — from newspapers, broadcasting and publishing to digital platforms, social media and PR. The union represents professionals in roles spanning reporting, writing, photography, editing, design, videography, communications and presenting and is committed to improving diversity in the media.
WGGB
The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) is the union for writers working in TV, film, theatre, audio, books, poetry, comedy, animation and videogames. It also represents emerging and aspiring writers, including students. Open to all writers in the UK, experienced or new, WGGB campaigns collectively for a fairer industry.