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Performing arts, spectator sports, museums, and related activities
Industry profile, February 2020

This page is an industry profile for the Performing arts, spectator sports, museums, and related activities industry. It provides a general economic overview of recent developments in the industry. This includes information on industry pricing, costs, and demand. Below you will find a description of what type of business establishments are included in this industry. For information on how to best utilize this industry profile please visit our Business Solutions.

Industry Description

Industries in the Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries subsector group establishments that produce or organize and promote live presentations involving the performances of actors and actresses, singers, dancers, musical groups and artists, athletes, and other entertainers, including independent (i.e., freelance) entertainers and the establishments that manage their careers. The classification recognizes four basic processes: (1) producing (i.e., presenting) events; (2) organizing, managing, and/or promoting events; (3) managing and representing entertainers; and (4) providing the artistic, creative and technical skills necessary to the production of these live events. Also, this subsector contains four industries for performing arts companies. Each is defined on the basis of the particular skills of the entertainers involved in the presentations.

This industry description was sourced from the North American Industry Classification System.

Major Industry Costs by Sector
Sector Name Percentage of Costs Annual Percent Change 4
Labor 48.6% +2.2%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 17.3% +2.7%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 9.6% +1.4%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 5.1% -0.9%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 3.8% -0.9%

Industry Demand by Sector
Sector Name Percentage of Demand Annual Percent Change 6
Personal consumption 43.7% +1.5%
Information 17.5% +1.5%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 11.7% +1.5%
Private fixed investment 4.5% +46.5%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 4% +3.8%
  1. Pricing measured from January 2020.
  2. The BLS PPI used for this industry is CUSR0000SS62031.
  3. Costs measured from January 2020
  4. Demand measured from July 2019