90.20
Class
Activities of performing arts
SDMX: S9020
Class Level
4 Depth
0 Children
0 Siblings
📋 Official Classification Notes
✓ Includes
This class includes activities in the performing arts and related activities. It includes: - live stage productions (theatrical presentations, concerts, operas, dances and others): • activities of performing groups, circuses or companies, orchestras or bands • activities of performing artists (e.g. actors (including stand-up comedians), dancers, musicians (including activities of independent musicians), conductors)
+ Also Includes
This class also includes: - activities of photo models - activities of independent musicians and actors appearing in video and audiovisual content of all kinds - operation of performing arts facilities for own ensemble - activities of influencers appearing in vlogs published by a third party
✗ Excludes
This class excludes: - publishing texts and photographs and other contents without video by influencers or bloggers, see 58.19 - production of video and audiovisual content, including vlogs, see 59.11 - activities of personal theatrical or artistic agents or agencies, see 74.99 - casting activities, see 78.10 - activities of influencers appearing in vlogs produced and published by a third party, see 90.11
Frequently Confused With
58.19
Other publishing activities, except software publishing
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59.11 Motion picture, video and television programme production activities
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74.99 All other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
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78.10 Activities of employment placement agencies
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90.11 Literary creation and musical composition activities
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Who is this code for?
Verified: SEMANTIC_SECTION_MATRIXArtists
SOC 2020:3411 Common titles: Painter, Sculptor, Artist
Product, clothing and related designers
SOC 2020:3422 Common titles: Designer, Stylist
Related Occupations
Leisure and sports managersPhotographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
Evidence: Representative SOC 2020 occupations for SIC Section R (Activities of performing arts).
Frequently confused with
- 58.19 — Other Publishing Activities, Except Software Publishing
- 59.11 — Motion Picture, Video and Television Programme Production Activities
- 74.99 — All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities N.e.c.
- 78.10 — Activities of Employment Placement Agencies
- 90.11 — Literary Creation and Musical Composition Activities
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Data source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) —
UK SIC 2026
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