900 Creative and Performing Arts Activities

**Exclusions/References:** - Units mainly engaged in - (a) creating original artistic or cultural works are included in Class 9002 Creative Artists, Musicians, Writers and Performers; - (b) operating acting, drama, dance and ballet schools are included in Class 8212 Arts Education; and - (c) operating venues for the presentation and rehearsal of performing arts are included in Class 9003 Performing Arts Venue Operation. **Primary Activities:** - Choirs/Choral groups - Circus operation - Dance and ballet company operation - Music groups - Musical comedy company operation - Musical productions - Opera company operation - Orchestra operation - Performing arts operation n.e.c. - Small ensembles/Quartets/Chamber groups - Theatre productions - Theatre restaurant operation (mainly entertainment facility) - Theatrical company operation - Tribute shows

**Exclusions/References:** - Units mainly engaged in - (a) producing live theatrical or musical presentations or performances based on existing artistic and cultural works are included in Class 9001 Performing Arts Operation; - (b) operating casting agencies are included in Class 7211 Employment Placement and Recruitment Services; and - (c) performing or playing music composed by others are included in Class 9001 Performing Arts Operation. **Primary Activities:** - Artists - Cartooning - Celebrities/Media presenters - Choreography service - Comedians - Composing (including musical composition) - Costume designing - Creative arts service - Dancers (not dance group) - 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/References:** - Units mainly engaged in - (a) operating motion picture theatres are included in Class 5513 Motion Picture Exhibition; - (b) operating theatre restaurants mainly engaged in providing live theatrical productions with food and beverages are included in Class 9001 Performing Arts Operation; and - (c) providing arts or sports event promotional services (without facilities) are included in Class 7299 Other Administrative Services n.e.c. **Primary Activities:** - Concert hall operation - Entertainment centre operation - Music bowl operation - Opera house operation - Performing arts venue operation n.e.c. - Playhouse operation - Theatre operation (except motion picture theatre)