The performing arts sector: Papers on Future Trends and Issues

European Monitoring Centre on Change,
15 February 2006, Ireland

Three publications from the European Monitoring Centre on Change. 

Performing arts - what future?: Performing arts are classified within the broader sector of recreation, sports and culture. The first of three articles in the Sector Futures series on this sector delineates the performing arts industry sector and examines its market size, structure and nature of employment. It then discusses some of the main trends and drivers affecting the sector, as well as the principal issues and uncertainties related to performing arts.

The performing arts sector - visions of the future: Focuses on the main factors influencing the present and future of the performing arts sector. It builds on the first article, which described the salient features of the sector, in particular, the size and structure of its market, the nature of employment, and issues and uncertainties facing the sector. It examines the main trends and drivers shaping the sector’s future, including the forces that are leading to a reduction in the public funding available to the performing arts.

The performing arts sector - policy issues and challenges for the future: Presents the major policy issues and challenges facing the sector. The analysis considers the time profile of each policy issue and how it affects regions and companies. Policy issues identified include digitalisation of content leading to an increased number of distribution channels, sources of funding for the live performing arts and the changing skills mix required in the sector.

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