UK Audiovisual Performers: A survey of earnings and contracts

SSRN Electronic Journal 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Arthur Ehlinger, Amy Thomas, Martin Kretschmer, Michele Battisti, Helena Saenz de Juano-i-Ribes
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.6271538
Cited by: 1

Abstract

<span>This report presents findings from a survey of 2,469 audiovisual performers, conducted by CREATe (Centre for Regulation of the Creative Economy, University of Glasgow) and commissioned by the British Equity Collecting Society (BECS). The study explores the earnings, contracts, and working conditions of performers, revealing a range of challenges in the industry.</span>

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cultural Industries and Urban Development Copyright and Intellectual Property Artistic and Creative Research

Publication details

Journal / source
SSRN Electronic Journal
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Publication date
1 January 2026
Document type
Preprint