9002 Creative Artists, Musicians, Writers and Performers

What this code includes

This class consists of units of independent (freelance) individuals or groups mainly engaged in the regular creation of original artistic or cultural works who may or may not also produce and perform their works. This class also includes units providing independent technical expertise necessary for these productions, and celebrities mainly engaged in endorsing products or making speeches or public appearances for which they receive a fee.

Activities and examples

• Artists
• Cartooning
• Celebrities/ Media Presenters
• Choreography service
• Comedians
• Composing (including musical composition)
• Costume designing
• Creative arts service
• Dancers (not dance groups)
• Journalistic service
• Musicians (except music groups)
• Playwriting or screenwriting
• Producing or directing original artistic or cultural work
• Sculpting
• Set designing service
• Speaking service (including radio and television announcing)
• Theatre lighting design service
• Writing (including poetry and comedy)

Exclusions and references

• operating casting agencies - see ANZSIC 7211 (Employment Placement and Recruitment Services)
• performing or playing music composed by others - see ANZSIC 9001 (Performing Arts Operation)
• producing live theatrical or musical presentations or performances based on existing artistic and cultural works - see ANZSIC 9001 (Performing Arts Operation)