Variant of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0 for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

• C - Other than STEM Occupations
• C5 - Other than STEM - Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

55109 - Other performers

Other performers include influencers, magicians, models, puppeteers and other performers. They are employed by nightclubs and theatre, advertising and other production companies, or they may be self-employed.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • busker
  • fashion model
  • influencer
  • magician
  • puppeteer

  All examples

• Inclusion(s)

  • deejay (DJ) - turntablist

• Exclusion(s)

  • Actors, comedians and circus performers (See 53121 Actors, comedians and circus performers)
  • Dancers (See 53120 Dancers)
  • Musicians and singers (See 51122 Musicians and singers)

• Main duties

  This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  Buskers

  • Entertain passers-by on sidewalks and in parks with magic tricks, juggling acts, short dramatic works, music and other entertaining displays.

  Magicians and illusionists

  • Perform sleight-of-hand tricks, disappearing acts and other illusions.

  Fashion models

  • Display clothing and merchandise in commercials, advertisements and fashion shows
  • Pose for artists, photographers and videographers.

  Influencers

  • Share ideas and advice on a broad range of topics.
  • Create personal and branded content for social media or other digital platforms.

• Employment requirements

  • Completion of modelling courses is usually required for models.
  • Training for other occupations in this unit group is often obtained under the guidance of a practitioner.
  • Membership in a guild or union related to the occupation or type or performance may be required.

• Additional information

  • There is little mobility between the different occupations in this unit group.