Other performers

Overview

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.

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • 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.

  • 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

Job titles

  • art and photography model
  • busker
  • deejay (DJ) - turntablist
  • erotic dancer
  • exotic dancer
  • face painter

Employment prospects

Source: BC Labour Market Outlook 2025 edition

Annual salary

Low

-

Median

$46,000

High

-

Usual Hours Worked Weekly: 25.72

Job openings

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British Columbia

129

expected job openings (5-year forecast)

Education and training

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.

Certification requirements

  • No certification requirements

Post-secondary programs in B.C.

No post-secondary education required

No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.

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