Standing ovation: Revenue is forecast to grow as companies draw in younger audiences

Organisations in the Music and Theatre Productions industry vary significantly. Traditional performing arts production companies rely heavily on government funding to remain viable and produce non-mainstream performances, while contemporary music production companies can achieve high profit margins by appealing to larger audiences. Industry revenue fluctuates according to industry operators' ability to stage popular shows and consumers' willingness to spend on entertainment. Over the past five years, increasing average ticket prices in the popular contemporary music segment have resulted in more traditional segments, such as musical theatre production, accounting for a lower share of industry revenue...read more.

Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$2bn
Annual Growth 14-19
4.4%
Forecast Growth 19-24
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Profit
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Employment
9,253
Businesses
1,502
Market Share of Companies
There are no companies with a dominant market share in this industry

Industry Threats & Opportunities

  • The industry has benefited from increased government funding over the past five years
  • An increasing share of total government funding for the arts has been allocated to the industry
  • Government funding for heritage and arts is forecast to increase over the next five years

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    The Music and Theatre Productions industry exhibits a low level of market share concentration, with the top four players accounting for less than 20% of industry revenue in 2018-19. The industry has no major companies. Industry players find it difficult to benefit from economies of scale due to the performance-based nature of the industry. As a result, production companies are generally small and cater to niche demographic groups. The industry is characterised by a few large, often government-supported, performance companies and a large number of smaller organisations. Many small companies are supported by substantial volunteer input...purchase to read more.

    Additional Insights for the Music and Theatre Productions Industry

    IBISWorld has determined the most important Key Success Factors for the Music and Theatre Productions are:

  • Proximity to key markets
  • Effective product promotion
  • Ability to take advantage of government subsidies and other grants

    • IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Expenditure on recreation and culture and Government funding for heritage and arts in the Music and Theatre Productions industry impact industry performance..

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    Industry Products

    What is the Music and Theatre Productions Industry?

    Industry companies produce live theatrical, musical, and dance performances including music concerts, opera, ballet and drama plays.

    Industry Products
  • Contemporary music
  • Musical theatre
  • Festivals
  • Theatre
  • Classical music
  • Other productions
    • Industry Activities
  • Dance and ballet company operation
  • Circus operation
  • Musical theatre operation
  • Musical performances
  • Opera operation
  • Orchestra operation
  • Performing arts operation
  • Theatre operation
  • Theatre restaurant operation
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    About this Industry

    Industry Definition
    Main Activities
    Similar Industries
    Additional Resources

    Industry at a Glance

    Industry Statistics Snapshot
    Industry Structure
    Executive Summary

    Industry Performance

    Executive Summary
    Key External Drivers
  • Expenditure on recreation and culture
  • Government funding for heritage and arts
  • Real household discretionary income
  • Business confidence index
  • International tourist visitor nights

    • Current Performance
  • International performances
  • External demand drivers
  • Not-for-profit enterprises
  • For-profit enterprises
  • Expanding audiences
  • National opera review
  • Chart: Revenue Growth

    • Industry Outlook
  • Funding models
  • Industry structure
  • Expanding audiences
  • Table: Music and Theatre Productions Industry Revenue Outlook

    • Industry Life Cycle
  • Life cycle reasons
  • Chart: Benchmarking - Music and Theatre Productions Industry Lifecycle vs The Economy

    • Products & Markets

    Supply Chains
    Key Buying Industries
  • Consumers

    • Key Selling Industries
  • Advertising Agencies
  • Domestic Airlines
  • General Warehousing and Cold Storage
  • Performing Arts Venues
  • Road Freight Transport

    • Products & Services
  • Contemporary music
  • Musical theatre
  • Other productions
  • Festivals
  • Classical music
  • Theatre
  • Chart: Music and Theatre Productions Industry Products and Services Segmentation

    • Demand Determinants
    Major Markets
  • Consumers aged 25 to 34
  • Consumers aged 15 to 24
  • Consumer aged 35 to 44
  • Consumers aged 65 and over
  • Consumers aged 45 to 54
  • Consumers aged 55 to 64
  • Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Music and Theatre Productions Industry

    • International Trade
    Business Locations
    Chart: Business Locations by State

    Competitive Landscape

    Market Share Concentration
    Key Success Factors
    Cost Structure Benchmarks
  • Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Music and Theatre Productions

    • Basis of Competition
  • Internal competition
  • External competition

    • Barriers to Entry
  • Table: Barrier to Entry Checklist for the Music and Theatre Productions Industry

    • Industry Globalization

    Major Companies

    There are no major players in this industry. This report includes analysis of other companies.

    Operating Conditions

    Capital Intensity
  • Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Music and Theatre Productions Industry
  • Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

    • Technology & Systems
    Revenue Volatility
  • Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

    • Regulation & Policy
    Industry Assistance

    Key Statistics

    Table: Industry Data for the Music and Theatre Productions Industry
    Includes:
  • Industry Revenue (2010-2024)
  • Industry Gross Product (2010-2024)
  • Establishments (2010-2024)
  • Businesses (2010-2024)
  • Employment (2010-2024)
  • Wages (2010-2024)
  • Wages (2010-2024)
  • Purchases (2010-2024)
  • Profit (2010-2024)
  • Depreciation (2010-2024)
  • Rent (2010-2024)
  • Utilities (2010-2024)
  • Other (2010-2024)

    • Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data
    Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Data

    Jargon & Glossary

    Drama Play
  • A stage play that does not rely on songs to tell the story. This definition covers both dramatic and comedic plays.
    • Major Performing Arts Framework (Mpa)
  • The MPA consists of 28 prominent theatre and music organisations, which receive funding on behalf of the federal and state governments.
    • Traditional Performing Arts
  • Performing arts that existed before the modern cultural era (such as opera, ballets, plays and orchestral works).
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