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Sector Briefings - Arts, Culture & Entertainment
For more information on the Arts, Culture & Entertainment sector, download our print-ready PDF:
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The arts, culture & entertainment sector helps preserve and strengthen our community, supports our sense of place, forges our identity, showcases our creativity, and provides a range of leisure activities for all of society to enjoy.
The sector makes a significant contribution to the economy, and supports the Hospitality & Tourism sector by providing local people, as well as visitors, with a range of activities and attractions to see and do.
Arts, culture & entertainment includes local classes and community events, literature, festivals, music, plays, visual arts, filming and media production, comedy, gigs, carnivals, and much more.
Key facts
- The creative industries in NI account for 43,000 jobs and contribute £797 million per year to the economy.
- In 2019, arts events across Northern Ireland generated over £24 million in ticket sales.
- The number of adults engaged with arts, culture, and entertainment in Northern Ireland has grown to 79%.
Skills & Attributes
As well as qualifications and experience, there’s a range of skills and attributes employers look for in their employees. These skills can help you succeed in many careers, but these are particularly useful for this sector:
- Skills and talent relevant to your chosen profession.
- Confidence & Self-Belief
- Focussed & Committed
- Teamwork
- Creative & Innovative Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Artistic
- Visual Thinker
Arts, Culture & Entertainment Employers
