EquityBirminghamVariety

We are the Birmingham Equity Variety Branch. Our mission is to “Keep Variety Live” across the #WestMids

[Equity @EquityUK]

"Since March last year I have had no paid gigs whatsoever. It’s been devastating for our industry, for our incomes and our wellbeing, and frankly it’s unsustainable."

Singer & songwriter @Francis_Mallon of @EquityBV on why #TheShowCantGoOn 🎸

👉 https://t.co/aflexth1re

[Equity @EquityUK]

🧾 Tax return deadline: reminder and advice 🧾

With the deadline for tax returns approaching, see https://t.co/jVGCGOnYty for important information you need to know before midnight on 31 January 2021.

[Joanne Harper O'Sullivan 💙 @Joanneos]

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You can help raise money for the statue at Lowther Pavilion & Gardens by donating online #JustGiving https://t.co/xdtD1lPTu8

[EquityBirminghamVariety @EquityBV]

Wishing everyone in our @EquityBV Branch a Merry Christmas 🎄

#ENOUGHSAID
#Savethearts
#artiswork
#Equity
#WestMidlands

[EquityBirminghamVariety @EquityBV]

#savethearts

[Equity @EquityUK]

For creative workers, the past months have been a confusing mess.

Our members have faced barriers, setbacks & ongoing anxiety with inadequate support from the government.

The stricter tier system must be accompanied by clear guidance for creatives.

https://t.co/Z7EAr66ASq

[EquityBirminghamVariety @EquityBV]

Thanks for joining us tonight for our #AGM @EquityBV

Stay safe, chin up and see you all soon :-)

[The Stage @TheStage]

.@EquityUK general secretary Paul W Fleming has told MPs at a parliamentary Covid-19 inquiry that the government’s “grossly inadequate” approach to supporting theatre and its workforce is resulting in swathes of talent being forced out of the industry https://t.co/A2uHdnO729

[EquityBirminghamVariety @EquityBV]

**ATTENTION**

The A.G.M of @EquityBV will take place over Zoom on Tuesday 24th November 2020 at 1930 (prompt)

Please do make the effort as we really want to keep our lovely Branch active.

Come have a virtual Cuppa with us (or something stronger)!

ps: DM for Zoom info etc

[Equity @EquityUK]

If you are an Equity member and finding things difficult, remember you can call our mental health and well-being line at any time - day or night.

Call 0800 917 6470 for free and confidential mental health support 💜

[Paul W Fleming @paulwfleming]

My statement on behalf of @EquityUK on #SecondLockdown.

It’s a message of anger for the self employed, demands for our industry, & solidarity with all working people.

https://t.co/4E8yNs7KJL

[Equity @EquityUK]

"For members looking to return to work, tonight is a body blow. Live performance workplaces are the keystones of our whole industry, which is worth as much to the economy as banking."

@paulwfleming on the #2ndLockdown news.

Read the statement in full at https://t.co/5NAu4ilJnh

[Equity @EquityUK]

Our #COVID19 financial guide has been updated to reflect changes to the JSS and SEISS schemes following @RishiSunak's latest announcement last week.

Access the most recent version on our website 👇

https://t.co/h2RgqhDRpB

[EquityBirminghamVariety @EquityBV]

The whole of @EquityBV are very sad at the loss of one of Variety’s best @TheBobbyBall

#RockOnTommy #thecockerdidgood #Clowning #Entertainment

[EquityBirminghamVariety @EquityBV]

Lovely to catch up tonight for our Branch meeting @EquityBV

Tune in tomorrow @bbcwm between 4pm & 6pm to hear our very own Mr Ian Bayes who will be chatting about the plight of our variety acts during
#Covid19UK

[PJ - The Childrens & Family Entertainer @pjtheshowmanuk]

@MartinSLewis @EquityUK @EquityBV #MartinLewis

Like many Performing Artists who are self-employed are we eligible for further payments in the #SEISS ? If so, how much would I expect to receive? I did gratefully receive the last two payments.
Thank you
PJ

[EquityBirminghamVariety @EquityBV]

@srice_duncan It means Britain is closed?

[Jaki Graham @Jaki_Graham]

I'm very proud of my City & to be from Birmingham so it breaks my heart to know a family are now grieving for their son! My thoughts & prayers go out to the family & friends of Jacob Billington & to those also injured in the attack. I'm so sorry this has happened 💔 xxx

[EquityBirminghamVariety @EquityBV]

Extend Furlough & SEISS ?
#Savethearts @EquityUK @paulwfleming are you lobbying @BorisJohnson @10DowningStreet

[Equity @EquityUK]

If you're struggling with your mental well-being, always remember that you can:

☎️ Call Equity's mental health and well-being helpline on 0800 917 6470
🩺 Contact @ukbapam for support
📚 Visit https://t.co/10R9NXRsUo for information & resources

#MentalHealthMatters

[Paul W Fleming @paulwfleming]

If the full audience isn’t back, the full workforce won’t be back.

This news makes clear that all @EquityUK members need income support, or we’ll lose diverse talent from theatre & variety.

I hope @OliverDowden will meet with me soon & support our union’s four pillar plan.