Equity Manchester
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Guest Speakers are important to us, they should reflect the industry and those who work within it. They should also represent all areas of the industry that @equityuk.bsky.social covers.
Most Speakers only come once but Equity's big cheese, Paul W Fleming, loves us so much he came twice in 2025!
Most Speakers only come once but Equity's big cheese, Paul W Fleming, loves us so much he came twice in 2025!
December 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Guest Speakers are important to us, they should reflect the industry and those who work within it. They should also represent all areas of the industry that @equityuk.bsky.social covers.
Most Speakers only come once but Equity's big cheese, Paul W Fleming, loves us so much he came twice in 2025!
Most Speakers only come once but Equity's big cheese, Paul W Fleming, loves us so much he came twice in 2025!
We meet roughly once every 6-8 weeks or so (depending on what is going on in the world!) and we vary the day we meet to allow as many people to join us as possible.
All our meetings are always hybrid with 2 cameras and mics 'in the room' so everyone can be seen and heard.
All our meetings are always hybrid with 2 cameras and mics 'in the room' so everyone can be seen and heard.
December 19, 2025 at 8:42 AM
We meet roughly once every 6-8 weeks or so (depending on what is going on in the world!) and we vary the day we meet to allow as many people to join us as possible.
All our meetings are always hybrid with 2 cameras and mics 'in the room' so everyone can be seen and heard.
All our meetings are always hybrid with 2 cameras and mics 'in the room' so everyone can be seen and heard.
In the build up to Christmas we're going to have a look back at 2025 to see what we achieved as the Greater Manchester Branch over the last year.
We're a 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 Branch of @equityuk.bsky.social & we're 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 of what we've done for our members. But we're nothing without our members. #StrongerTogether.
We're a 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 Branch of @equityuk.bsky.social & we're 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 of what we've done for our members. But we're nothing without our members. #StrongerTogether.
December 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
In the build up to Christmas we're going to have a look back at 2025 to see what we achieved as the Greater Manchester Branch over the last year.
We're a 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 Branch of @equityuk.bsky.social & we're 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 of what we've done for our members. But we're nothing without our members. #StrongerTogether.
We're a 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 Branch of @equityuk.bsky.social & we're 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 of what we've done for our members. But we're nothing without our members. #StrongerTogether.
We're urging all members who are eligible to vote YES in this ballot. If you've worked on a PACT contract since 2021 in film/tv then you're eligible.
AI is terrible for our industry, protect yourselves and others from exploitation.
www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-po...
AI is terrible for our industry, protect yourselves and others from exploitation.
www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-po...
December 8, 2025 at 7:58 AM
We're urging all members who are eligible to vote YES in this ballot. If you've worked on a PACT contract since 2021 in film/tv then you're eligible.
AI is terrible for our industry, protect yourselves and others from exploitation.
www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-po...
AI is terrible for our industry, protect yourselves and others from exploitation.
www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-po...
EquityManc 2025 Wrapped 🎧
December 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
EquityManc 2025 Wrapped 🎧
𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚑𝚕𝚢 𝙽𝚎𝚠𝚜𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎!
Happy December folks, your final email from us in 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟻 should have just hit your inboxes. 📬
Happy December folks, your final email from us in 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟻 should have just hit your inboxes. 📬
December 1, 2025 at 9:20 AM
𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚑𝚕𝚢 𝙽𝚎𝚠𝚜𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎!
Happy December folks, your final email from us in 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟻 should have just hit your inboxes. 📬
Happy December folks, your final email from us in 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟻 should have just hit your inboxes. 📬
What an ace way to finish of a year of fabulous meetings!
November 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
What an ace way to finish of a year of fabulous meetings!
We had a great time on Tuesday at our Branch Meeting!
Our theme was Audio so we had Eloise Whitmore & Tony Churnside from Naked Productions alongside Shannon Sailing (Equity's Audio & Videogames Official) spilling the beans on everything we needed to know!
Our theme was Audio so we had Eloise Whitmore & Tony Churnside from Naked Productions alongside Shannon Sailing (Equity's Audio & Videogames Official) spilling the beans on everything we needed to know!
November 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
We had a great time on Tuesday at our Branch Meeting!
Our theme was Audio so we had Eloise Whitmore & Tony Churnside from Naked Productions alongside Shannon Sailing (Equity's Audio & Videogames Official) spilling the beans on everything we needed to know!
Our theme was Audio so we had Eloise Whitmore & Tony Churnside from Naked Productions alongside Shannon Sailing (Equity's Audio & Videogames Official) spilling the beans on everything we needed to know!
As announced at our Branch Meeting, your Committee have now elected their officer roles. Remember that if you need any help then you can contact the whole Committee by email: [email protected]
November 27, 2025 at 8:48 AM
As announced at our Branch Meeting, your Committee have now elected their officer roles. Remember that if you need any help then you can contact the whole Committee by email: [email protected]
This is what we've got lined up for you tomorrow.
As usual we will have a short break roughly halfway through the meeting for the comfort of all members but especially for those who struggle to sit still and concentrate for long periods of time.
As usual we will have a short break roughly halfway through the meeting for the comfort of all members but especially for those who struggle to sit still and concentrate for long periods of time.
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 AM
This is what we've got lined up for you tomorrow.
As usual we will have a short break roughly halfway through the meeting for the comfort of all members but especially for those who struggle to sit still and concentrate for long periods of time.
As usual we will have a short break roughly halfway through the meeting for the comfort of all members but especially for those who struggle to sit still and concentrate for long periods of time.
Heading up north from Equity's head office in that there London is Shannon Sailing - the Official for Audio and Videogames.
Got a question to ask? A problem that needs solving? Want some advice? The lovely Shannon is all ears!
Got a question to ask? A problem that needs solving? Want some advice? The lovely Shannon is all ears!
November 23, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Heading up north from Equity's head office in that there London is Shannon Sailing - the Official for Audio and Videogames.
Got a question to ask? A problem that needs solving? Want some advice? The lovely Shannon is all ears!
Got a question to ask? A problem that needs solving? Want some advice? The lovely Shannon is all ears!
They make bold & inventive audio, from drama & comedy to immersive storytelling & sound installations. Recent highlights include the BBC Radio 4 satire Money Gone, the tech-romance Collapsing Orbits as well as mixing shows such as The Skewer. They also work with iHeart, Audible & The National Trust.
November 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
They make bold & inventive audio, from drama & comedy to immersive storytelling & sound installations. Recent highlights include the BBC Radio 4 satire Money Gone, the tech-romance Collapsing Orbits as well as mixing shows such as The Skewer. They also work with iHeart, Audible & The National Trust.
Joining us on Tuesday will be Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside from the Manchester based Naked Productions.
Want to find out more about working in Audio - come along!
Want to find out more about working in Audio - come along!
November 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Joining us on Tuesday will be Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside from the Manchester based Naked Productions.
Want to find out more about working in Audio - come along!
Want to find out more about working in Audio - come along!
💥 𝗔 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 💥
📅 Tuesday 25th November
👥 Bar open from 6:30
▶️ Meeting from 7
📍 HOME, M15 4FN
💻 or via Zoom
🎙️ Theme: 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙤 𝘿𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙖
🗣️ Tony & Eloise from Naked Productions
🗣️ Shannon Sailing - Equity's Audio & Videogames Official
📅 Tuesday 25th November
👥 Bar open from 6:30
▶️ Meeting from 7
📍 HOME, M15 4FN
💻 or via Zoom
🎙️ Theme: 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙤 𝘿𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙖
🗣️ Tony & Eloise from Naked Productions
🗣️ Shannon Sailing - Equity's Audio & Videogames Official
November 18, 2025 at 8:48 AM
💥 𝗔 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 💥
📅 Tuesday 25th November
👥 Bar open from 6:30
▶️ Meeting from 7
📍 HOME, M15 4FN
💻 or via Zoom
🎙️ Theme: 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙤 𝘿𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙖
🗣️ Tony & Eloise from Naked Productions
🗣️ Shannon Sailing - Equity's Audio & Videogames Official
📅 Tuesday 25th November
👥 Bar open from 6:30
▶️ Meeting from 7
📍 HOME, M15 4FN
💻 or via Zoom
🎙️ Theme: 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙤 𝘿𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙖
🗣️ Tony & Eloise from Naked Productions
🗣️ Shannon Sailing - Equity's Audio & Videogames Official
Tomorrow we're coming together for the annual 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚.
2025 is also the 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, placing an important focus on building collective power in our union so take further action in response to the climate crisis.
2025 is also the 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, placing an important focus on building collective power in our union so take further action in response to the climate crisis.
November 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Tomorrow we're coming together for the annual 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚.
2025 is also the 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, placing an important focus on building collective power in our union so take further action in response to the climate crisis.
2025 is also the 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, placing an important focus on building collective power in our union so take further action in response to the climate crisis.
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬?
Check out our Taplink page which has links to our social channels (including this one!), our email address, our website and even a link to join @equityuk.bsky.social (𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵).
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Check out our Taplink page which has links to our social channels (including this one!), our email address, our website and even a link to join @equityuk.bsky.social (𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵).
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November 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬?
Check out our Taplink page which has links to our social channels (including this one!), our email address, our website and even a link to join @equityuk.bsky.social (𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵).
➡️ taplink.cc/equitymanc ⬅️
Check out our Taplink page which has links to our social channels (including this one!), our email address, our website and even a link to join @equityuk.bsky.social (𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵).
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TWO WEEKS TODAY
Our next Branch Meeting is on the theme of Audio Drama.
Ever wondered how to break into the field? Seasoned worker with questions to ask? Just interested as to how it all works? Come along!
Our next Branch Meeting is on the theme of Audio Drama.
Ever wondered how to break into the field? Seasoned worker with questions to ask? Just interested as to how it all works? Come along!
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
TWO WEEKS TODAY
Our next Branch Meeting is on the theme of Audio Drama.
Ever wondered how to break into the field? Seasoned worker with questions to ask? Just interested as to how it all works? Come along!
Our next Branch Meeting is on the theme of Audio Drama.
Ever wondered how to break into the field? Seasoned worker with questions to ask? Just interested as to how it all works? Come along!
Your new Committee had their first meeting yesterday where Officer roles were voted on plus plans put in place for the next few meetings AND an exciting Audition Day in the new year. It's all go!
If you want to reach out for help with anything then please just DM us to get in touch.
If you want to reach out for help with anything then please just DM us to get in touch.
November 5, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Your new Committee had their first meeting yesterday where Officer roles were voted on plus plans put in place for the next few meetings AND an exciting Audition Day in the new year. It's all go!
If you want to reach out for help with anything then please just DM us to get in touch.
If you want to reach out for help with anything then please just DM us to get in touch.
Here's your new Committee for 2025-27!
Nine of Greater Manchester's finest right here, please give them your full support for their term!
Nine of Greater Manchester's finest right here, please give them your full support for their term!
November 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Here's your new Committee for 2025-27!
Nine of Greater Manchester's finest right here, please give them your full support for their term!
Nine of Greater Manchester's finest right here, please give them your full support for their term!
Remember, remember the 1st of November....
... or something like that.
It's 𝙱𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚑 𝙽𝚎𝚠𝚜𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝙳𝚊𝚢, folks! 📬
... or something like that.
It's 𝙱𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚑 𝙽𝚎𝚠𝚜𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝙳𝚊𝚢, folks! 📬
November 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Remember, remember the 1st of November....
... or something like that.
It's 𝙱𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚑 𝙽𝚎𝚠𝚜𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝙳𝚊𝚢, folks! 📬
... or something like that.
It's 𝙱𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚑 𝙽𝚎𝚠𝚜𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝙳𝚊𝚢, folks! 📬
𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖞 𝖍𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖓, 𝖊𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖞𝖔𝖓𝖊 🎃
Sign on that dotted line - go on, we 𝖉𝖆𝖗𝖊 you! 👻
Sign on that dotted line - go on, we 𝖉𝖆𝖗𝖊 you! 👻
October 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖞 𝖍𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖓, 𝖊𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖞𝖔𝖓𝖊 🎃
Sign on that dotted line - go on, we 𝖉𝖆𝖗𝖊 you! 👻
Sign on that dotted line - go on, we 𝖉𝖆𝖗𝖊 you! 👻
A massive 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬 to all our wonderful SM's!
It's on the 10th October every year because, well let's face it, our stage management teams are always 10/10!
#StrongerTogether
It's on the 10th October every year because, well let's face it, our stage management teams are always 10/10!
#StrongerTogether
October 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
A massive 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬 to all our wonderful SM's!
It's on the 10th October every year because, well let's face it, our stage management teams are always 10/10!
#StrongerTogether
It's on the 10th October every year because, well let's face it, our stage management teams are always 10/10!
#StrongerTogether
As tonight's meeting (and this year's AGM) comes upon us it marks the end of the line for the current Branch Committee.
Billy, Chris, Dan, Imogen, Leah, Lucas, Saf, Tilly & Vicky have worked hard for you to make our Branch go from strength to strength. Best of luck to the next Committee!
Billy, Chris, Dan, Imogen, Leah, Lucas, Saf, Tilly & Vicky have worked hard for you to make our Branch go from strength to strength. Best of luck to the next Committee!
October 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
As tonight's meeting (and this year's AGM) comes upon us it marks the end of the line for the current Branch Committee.
Billy, Chris, Dan, Imogen, Leah, Lucas, Saf, Tilly & Vicky have worked hard for you to make our Branch go from strength to strength. Best of luck to the next Committee!
Billy, Chris, Dan, Imogen, Leah, Lucas, Saf, Tilly & Vicky have worked hard for you to make our Branch go from strength to strength. Best of luck to the next Committee!
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁!
Join us at HOME or online via Zoom.
The Royal Exchange's Artistic Director, Selina Cartmell, & Equity's General Secretary, Paul W Fleming, are joining us in the room so come along to say hi!
Come for the social, stay for the meeting.
Come for the meeting, stay for the social.
Join us at HOME or online via Zoom.
The Royal Exchange's Artistic Director, Selina Cartmell, & Equity's General Secretary, Paul W Fleming, are joining us in the room so come along to say hi!
Come for the social, stay for the meeting.
Come for the meeting, stay for the social.
October 8, 2025 at 7:02 AM
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁!
Join us at HOME or online via Zoom.
The Royal Exchange's Artistic Director, Selina Cartmell, & Equity's General Secretary, Paul W Fleming, are joining us in the room so come along to say hi!
Come for the social, stay for the meeting.
Come for the meeting, stay for the social.
Join us at HOME or online via Zoom.
The Royal Exchange's Artistic Director, Selina Cartmell, & Equity's General Secretary, Paul W Fleming, are joining us in the room so come along to say hi!
Come for the social, stay for the meeting.
Come for the meeting, stay for the social.
Here's what we've got lined up for you tomorrow.
As always, we will have a short break roughly halfway through the meeting for the comfort of all members but especially for those who struggle to sit still & concentrate for long periods of time.
#StrongerTogether
As always, we will have a short break roughly halfway through the meeting for the comfort of all members but especially for those who struggle to sit still & concentrate for long periods of time.
#StrongerTogether
October 7, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Here's what we've got lined up for you tomorrow.
As always, we will have a short break roughly halfway through the meeting for the comfort of all members but especially for those who struggle to sit still & concentrate for long periods of time.
#StrongerTogether
As always, we will have a short break roughly halfway through the meeting for the comfort of all members but especially for those who struggle to sit still & concentrate for long periods of time.
#StrongerTogether