We’re delighted to announce that Payback will be opening for claims on Wednesday 19 January 2022.
2021 was a record year for Payback, with £5.6 million in royalties paid out to 86,000 artists, estates and their representatives This year, individual payments were up to £450 for books and magazines and over £3000 when also claiming for TV.
Don’t miss out!
Add these dates to your diary:
Payback opens – 19 January
Part 1 deadline – 25 February
Part 2 deadline – 15 April
What is Payback?
Payback is a scheme which pays artists annual royalties when their artworks have been published in UK books, magazines or on TV.
For many working artists, Payback provides a reliable source of income, helping to pay for materials, studio rent and bills, especially at a time other income streams have been affected due to the pandemic. It’s a milestone that follows artists throughout their career, as many Payback claimants have been claiming for over 20 years.
Since its founding in 1999, DACS has paid out over £65 million in Payback royalties.
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Image: Artist Francis Bowyer in his studio