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90.39
Class
Other support activities to arts and performing arts
SDMX: S9039
Class Level
4 Depth
0 Children
1 Siblings
📋 Official Classification Notes

✓ Includes

This class includes: - support activities to the performing arts for production of live stage presentations (e.g. theatrical presentations, concerts, opera, dance, other stage productions): • activities of producers, stage-set designers and builders, scene-shifters, lighting engineers, etc. - organisation of cultural and entertainment events (e.g. film festivals, music and dance festivals) - activities of film and theatre directors, dramaturges, film promoters and programmes creators

+ Also Includes

This class also includes: - activities of producers or promoters of live arts events - technical planning, supply, setting-up and operation of audiovisual equipment and special effects associated with the organisation of artistic events

✗ Excludes

This class excludes: - production of motion pictures, including digital distribution, for direct projection in theatres or for broadcasting or streaming, see 59.1 - broadcasting of live performances and events, see 60.20 - activities of personal theatrical or artistic agents or agencies, see 74.99 - casting activities, see 78.10 - organisation of conferences, conventions and trade shows, see 82.30 - activities of producers or promoters of sporting events, with or without facilities, see 93.19 - activities of performing artists and groups, see 90.20 - technical planning, supply, setting-up and operation of audiovisual equipment and special effects associated with the organisation of non-artistic events, see 93.29

Who is this code for?

Verified: SEMANTIC_SECTION_MATRIX

Artists

SOC 2020:3411
Common titles: Painter, Sculptor, Artist

Musicians

SOC 2020:3414
Common titles: Musician, Composer

Evidence: Representative SOC 2020 occupations for SIC Section R (Other support activities to arts and performing arts).

Data source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) — UK SIC 2026
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