Account of @EquityUK's Audio Committee. Representing members across the audio industry in the UK. #BigAudioAudit #EquityGameOn #SolidarityWithSAGAFTRA
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Equity Audio is aware of Games Studios trying to engage performers without a standard AI clause in their contract, instead asking performers to rely on a ‘letter of intent’ that their work will not be replicated using generative AI.
Our statement:
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🎙️ AUDIO ARTISTS BEWARE
Scammers are targeting audio artists more than ever. We’ve received real stories from @EquityUK members who lost work and money to fake clients.
Learn the red flags 🚩 and how to protect yourself...
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🎮 EQUITY GAMES NETWORK ACTION DAY
Equity member working in games?
Want to share yr experiences of the industry with fellow workers?
Come to @EquityUK's Games Network Action Day, Thurs 6th Nov 10:30am - 4pm in Bloomsbury, London.
Register here:
tr.ee/oNz2hRQDg4
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Our colleague, activist & AI rights expert, Dr @Mathilde_Pavis has created a vital AI Deal Checklist on what artists and agents should look for when engaging. Even better, she has authorised us to share it for free. 🥹🙏🏻
Find it via our linktree here:
tr.ee/j8XL0IketP
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"My income has reduced by 70 per cent in the last two years. I know that AI is a big factor in that."
- @MarcusHutton
“The quiet moments have been a lot quieter. Scary quiet. So quiet that I’ve gone, ‘Oh my god I need to retrain'."
- #LaurenceBouvard
#StopAIStealingTheShow
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"It's terrifying."
🚨 AUDIO ARTISTS LIVING IN FEAR OF AI
This weekend's article in The Telegraph, featuring @EquityAudio's @MarcusHutton and @EquityUK Screen & New Media's #LaurenceBouvard.
Thank you to both for highlighting this issue so eloquently.
telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/actors-…
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🚨AUDIO JOBS SCAM ALERT🚨
We're aware of a recent increase in scammers advertising fake jobs trying to exploit and extort money/fees from our members.
Be on the alert for anything from our watchlist below and if you have any doubts at all, email
audio@equity.org.uk.
Please RT
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Proud to be present at @developconf Brighton!
Come and have a chat with us about how we can *all* benefit from
#UnionContractsInGamingNow
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🚨 VOTE NOW IN THE @EQUITYUK COMMITTEE ELECTIONS
As outgoing AudioCommittee member Louise Barrett says, for the first time *all* committees are contested so it's really important to make your voice heard.
Search your inbox for 'ukevote' to get your ballot link.
#YOUareTheUnion
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HOW WE WIN IN GAMES 🎮
A powerful, energising day with fellow gamechangers. From raising minimum rates to fighting for protections around AI and growing our collective strength, this was more than just a meeting, it was the beginning of a movement.
#EquityGameOn
#UnionStrong
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Listen to #GayannePotter and @EquityUK General Secretary @PaulWFleming talk about the case, and @ScotRail & @Readspeaker's unethical use of AI and Gayanne's voice, with @BBCRosAtkins on #TheMediaShow here (23mins in):
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002d1…
#StopAIStealingTheShow
SCOTRAIL ROW:
Equity official Liam Budd speaks to Sky News about the case of voiceover artist Gayanne Potter, who reports she has found herself becoming the voice of ScotRail’s controversial AI train announcement system - without her consent.
#StopAIStealingTheShow
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ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER UNETHICAL AI EXPLOITATION
EquityAudio calls on @ReadSpeaker - a company that claims to "empower accessibility & inclusion" - and @ScotRail to reconsider selling and using Gayanne's voice without her consent.
#StopAIStealingTheShow
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4q…
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.@SAGAFTRA GAMES STRIKE UPDATE!
Vital reading for all performers and agents working in games. 🎮
equity.org.uk/advice-and-sup…
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.@AUDIBLE_COM TO ROLL OUT END TO END AI VOICE NARRATION ON THEIR AUDIOBOOK CONTENT.
We call on #Audible to engage with us over this decision and its repercussions.
Read our statement below and PLEASE RT if you agree. 🙏🏻
#StopAIStealingTheShow
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A great show of solidarity with our colleagues at @sagaftra at the meeting last night.
Please find the Games Status Search here (and share it with your agent!). @sagaftra are available for any further queries:
sagaftra.org/contracts-indus…
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🚨 STAND FOR AN
@EQUITYUK COMMITTEE 🚨
The noms are now open to stand for Equity's 11 Industrial, Equality & National Committees including the @EquityAudio Committee!
Get involved & BE the change you want to see in your sector & your Union.
Here's how:
equity.org.uk/about-us/how-w…
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We know it's a big ask, but your time and contribution really will help Your Union to work towards fairer rates of pay across the sector. The survey will be live until Friday January 31st.
If you've any questions, ask them below or send us a DM.
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🚨 @EquityUK's BIG AUDIO AUDIT needs YOU 🚨
We need your help in finding out what members are currently being paid for various types of audio work, which will then inform our negotiations for fairer rates of pay.
The survey sections can be found here:
equity.org.uk/news/2024/equi…
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And we're now over on the other place.
We'll post on both for the moment with the aim of moving over there exclusively in the future.
Come find us. Link below. 🦋
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Wishing all our audio-working members an excellent (and equitable 😉) 2025.
As ever, your audio committee is here for advice and support throughout the year. Contact us at...
audio@equity.org.uk
With warm wishes and solidarity. ✊🏻
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🎧🎄 Wishing all our amazing members a very happy holiday season! 🎄🎧
Thank you for your dedication and support this year.
Let’s continue to stand together in 2025, championing fair working conditions, fostering creativity and celebrating our audio comrades everywhere. 👏🏼✊🏻
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🚨 @EquityUK's BIG AUDIO AUDIT IS COMING 🚨
Surveying ALL members on rates of pay in audio work, which will then inform our negotiations to get the best, fairest deal for members working in audio.
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🚨 ICYMI 🚨
@EquityUK Council Member and @EquityAudio Committee activist @DavidJohn1960 speaking on @BBCFrontRow about AI audiobook narration, audience preference and performer skill.
BBC Sounds:
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0025v… (from 26min 33secs in).
#StopAIStealingTheShow
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“When an actor's voice is taken for AI we need consent and we need remuneration.” @DavidJohn1960 talks about audience preference and performers’ skill in @BBCFrontRow AI audiobook discussion.
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A statement from the @EquityAudio Committee on disputed, 'runaway productions' coming over from France & Spain.
Solidarity with our sister unions there. Let's work together for fairer, global AI protections.
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AMAZING show of solidarity yesterday. Thanks so much to the many that attended.
It's really simple:
We demand a collectively bargained agreement to address performer pay rates that've stagnated FOR 15 YEARS and includes guidelines for safeguarding & AI protection.
#EquityGameOn
✊Together we’re stronger ✊
Thank you to everyone who joined our rally in solidarity with the @sagaftra video games strike. It’s time too for decent pay and conditions for UK games performers.
#EquityGameOn
👉 equity.org.uk/news/2024/equi…
Photos: Jack Witek
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🚨 EQUITY VIDEOGAME DEMO NEXT THURSDAY 3rd CENTRAL LONDON - WE NEED *YOU* 🚨
@EquityUK & @EquityAudio need you to join us in showing solidarity with the @sagaftra strike and demanding union contracts & terms in the UK too.
RSVP to games@equity.org.uk
#StrongerTogether
#GameOn
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If you have any questions about working in audio or any current audio work issues, our Autumn Advice Surgeries for members start tomorrow with other dates below. 🎙️
Sign up for these Zoom surgeries here.
equity-org-uk.zoom.us/meetin…
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lf you are a UK-based game performer and have been asking
1. how you can stand in solidarity with @sagaftra during the games strike
and
2. what to do going forward
...we've got this handy 3 question guide for you to use.
#Solidarity
#EquityGameOn
#LevelUpTheContract
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“Most of my colleagues are earning less per hour than they would've in the 90s. But more critically the industry has set no specific guidelines for our work.”
Vital, eye-opening article about the current state of play in the games industry.
#EquityGameOn
thetimes.com/article/b12e7c9…
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🚨 MEMBERS WORKING IN GAMES 🚨
1. Sign up to the Games Network.
2. Check your inbox.
3. Watch 🎮 this 🎮 space 🎮 next 🎮 week. 🎮
actionnetwork.org/forms/sign…
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✨🎙️Calling all artists who work in audio, have you signed up to our *audio mailing list yet? 👇🏼
actionnetwork.org/forms/sign…
#voiceover #audio #equityaudio
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For more information, advice and support on #BauerMedia's decision to walk away from negotiations and set their own rates, and also other issues affecting members working in audio, please sign up to our mailing list here...
actionnetwork.org/forms/sign…
Solidarity. ✊🏼
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🚨 Audio working members 🚨
Check your inbox for @equityuk's response to @bauermedia's hugely disappointing decision to leave negotiations and set their own rates.
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Audio Artists! 🎙️
The brand new, voice-artist-led @LHVpodcast just dropped, investigating and debating AI, and starting with its relevance within the @sagaftra strike.
Give it a listen below or wherever you get your podcasts.
thelasthumanvoice.buzzsprout…
@LHVpodcast We’ve launched today ! A deep delve into all things AI - artist and performers’ rights, ethical issues and the latest on legislation. Hosted by @Rizzovoice @Mathilde_Pavis and me. 1st ep: Picketing Hollywood with guest @TimFriedlander . thelasthumanvoice.buzzsprout…
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"There has never been a more important time to join Equity...to #StopAIStealingtheShow". Liam Budd, Equity's Industrial Official for Audio and New Media, in the latest edition of The Buzz magazine (Pg 24). #AI #vo #voiceovers #audioartists #voiceactor#unionstrong
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The Equity Audio P2P Guide. It answers a lot of FAQs about P2Ps. Here as a standalone guide, as well as being part of the Audio Info Hub at equity.org.uk/advice-and-sup…. Please feel free to share! #vo #voiceover #voiceoverartist #voiceacting #audio #IP #knowyourrights #ai 🧵1/5
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We're excited to share Equity’s new AI toolkit, now up on our website! Lots of info, including a template & model AI clauses. There will be webinars for members, too. #AI #equityuk #stopaistealingtheshow #performersrights #vo #voiceactors #audioartists #knowyourrights
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TODAY at #OVC23 join @Mathilde_Pavis & @marcushutton for their talk on AI & Performers' Rights. Essential information and advice for #voiceartists and #creatives across our industry. DON'T MISS IT! #vo #voiceover #audio #AI #knowyourrights #knowyourworth #EquityUK #unionstrong
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If you're at #OVC23 today, come say hi to @LiamBudd1, @EquityUK Official for Audio & New Media and @marcushutton, Committee Vice Chair. They'll both be joining today's Panel on the biggest issues affecting our industry. #vo #voiceover #audio #unmissable
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It's not too late to put your name forward. Join our Committee and help shape Equity's policy and campaigns for our industry! #vo #voiceovers #voiceartists #audio #audioartists #voiceactors #voiceacting #equityuk #elections #supportyourunion #unionstrong
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Ever considered standing for the Audio Committee? Now could be your moment!
Nominations open 1 March and close 5 May.
To ask any questions about standing as a candidate, please contact elections@equity.org.uk
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Thanks to @EquityUK member Ynaqui Tuason-Inocian for taking a moment out of his session with @audibleuk to record this for us. Big thanks, too, to everyone who has helped make the initiative a success. And it's still ongoing, so there's more to come! #voiceactor #audiobooks
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Celebrating all our members whose imagination, creativity, talent and sheer hard graft make Radio the vibrant, thriving medium that it is. Happy #WorldRadioDay
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Thank you to all our members and followers for engaging with us and supporting us this year. Wishing you all a Healthy and Happy New Year as we embark on 2022 together!
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Good to see #voiceactor still trending. Our voices tell your stories, breathe life into your characters, share your news, sell your wares, make the complicated easy to understand, wake you in the morning, soothe you to sleep and keep you company through the day. #EquityUK
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If you were unable to attend the webinar but would like to watch it, it's now available to view here:
youtube.com/watch?v=3MgGIqGP…
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