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Spotlight responded to a children’s TV inquiry, tackling declining original drama, funding for commissioners, and the vital role performers play in the UK’s cultural identity and global success.

Spotlight responded to the Committee’s BBC Charter Review, reinforcing calls for sustainable performer careers, fair pay, and BBC action to ensure equal opportunities across all backgrounds.

We acknowledge the government’s recognition of the creative industries as a key economic pillar, offering insights on the importance of creative risk, and expressing a desire to contribute to ongoing policy discussions.

The document discusses the safety, regulatory, and financial issues faced by child performers in the UK, highlighting the need for national standards, streamlined regulations, and financial protections similar to California’s Coogan accounts.

Spotlight responded to the government’s review of Arts Council England, criticising its lack of funding for individual performers and demanding more support for sustainable careers and rights.

Spotlight asked the Culture, Media and Sport Committee to investigate post-Brexit work for UK performers, sharing a research report of insights from performers, agents, and casting directors.

Spotlight has backed IPC since its 2024 performer injury report. We joined an industry-wide letter urging DCMS and DWP to support changing practices to prevent injuries from audition to stage.

Spotlight and allied creative industry organisations request an urgent meeting with government officials to discuss the profound impact of upcoming HFSS advertising restrictions on the performing arts sector and seek a delay in the legislation’s implementation.

This letter expresses concern to the Secretaries of State regarding newly formed working groups for AI and Copyright. It highlights the absence of performer-facing organisations in these groups, emphasising the critical need for their inclusion to protect performers’ financial and reputational interests as AI technology develops.