This industry comprises promoters primarily engaged in organizing, promoting, and/or managing live performing arts productions, sports events, and similar events, such as state fairs, county fairs, agricultural fairs, concerts, and festivals, in facilities that are managed and operated by others. Theatrical (except motion picture) booking agencies are included in this industry. Booking motion pictures or videos--are classified in U.S. Industry 512199, Other Motion Picture and Video Industries; Producing live performances (but may also promote the performances)--are classified in Industry Group 7111, Performing Arts Companies; Operating racetracks (but may also promote the events held in these facilities)--are classified in U.S. Industry 711212, Racetracks; Presenting sporting events (but may also promote these events)--are classified in U.S. Industry 711211, Sports Teams and Clubs; Organizing, promoting, and/or managing conventions, conferences, and trade shows (but may also operate the facilities where these events take place)--are classified in Industry 561920, Convention and Trade Show Organizers; Organizing, promoting, and/or managing performing arts, sports, and similar events in facilities they manage or operate--are classified in Industry 711310, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities; and Operating amateur, semiprofessional, or professional athletic associations or leagues--are classified in Industry 813990, Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations).
