Creative Industries - Project Open Gov

Sectors of the economy based on creative work, such as film, music, publishing, design and the arts.

Category: Business and economy Culture and creative industries

Also used as: creative industry, creative sector, creative sectors

Source / explainer: Read the Creative Industries Sector Plan

Last reviewed: 3 August 2026

The creative industries are parts of the economy built around creativity, culture and intellectual property. They can include film, television, music, publishing, advertising, design, games, fashion, museums and the performing arts.

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