The creative industries concept: stakeholder reflections on its relevance and potential in Australia

Daniel, Ryan (2017) The creative industries concept: stakeholder reflections on its relevance and potential in Australia. Journal of Australian Studies, 41 (2). pp. 252-266.

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Abstract

The creative industries concept or term continues to attract attention in both developed and developing economies worldwide. However, it is not universally applied, with other terms such as cultural industries, arts and culture, copyright industries, or the experience economy used in various global locations. There is also ongoing debate and critique in relation to the creative industries concept, given that it emphasises employment and wealth creation and gathers together a range of disparate disciplines. This article explores these issues via interviews with twenty-two key leaders representing fifteen different industry organisations, advocacy groups, and government funding bodies in the Australian creative industries sector. The findings reveal only a moderate level of understanding and application of the creative industries concept, with a range of views on its relevance and utility for those working in the sector. In addition, the findings propose that there is significant potential and need for the sector to work towards a stronger advocacy position and profile within the broader economy. However, this represents a major challenge for the creative industries sector, given the existing vertical and horizontal power structures within this complex and diverse area of the economy.

Item ID: 49069
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1835-6419
Keywords: creative industries, creative economy, arts and culture, industry advocacy, sector representation
Date Deposited: 27 Jun 2017 01:40
FoR Codes: 36 CREATIVE ARTS AND WRITING > 3699 Other creative arts and writing > 369999 Other creative arts and writing not elsewhere classified @ 100%
SEO Codes: 97 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 970119 Expanding Knowledge through Studies of the Creative Arts and Writing @ 100%
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