The table illustrates the reasons for applying to arts for the UK adults in three different years. All numbers presented in percentages.
Overall, while figures for accompanying children and work/business sectors increased, the opposite was true for special occasion/celebration category. Meanwhile, wish to see popular artist or performer remained stable. Notably, desire to see specific performer/artist was main reason throughout the period, while the proportion of attending to special occasion reduced.
The figure for special occasion/celebration sector followed decreasing pattern. Starting with an initial 27%, a number of causes related to notable opportunities for 7 and 11 percentage points, respectively during two decades, showing the biggest downgrade. The desire to see performer/artist, which initially accounted for the highest proportion at 58%, remained stable at 56%.
Taking care of children and occupation, on the other hand, exhibited an upward trend. Beginning with 9%, the proportion of accompanying children rose to 24%, marking the largest difference. The work/business sector had the lowest percentage 20 years ago with 6%, growing to 11%.
