2. Introduction
• In this presentation I will look at any regulations or
classifications which need to be taken into
consideration when making my music video. I will
also look into the governing bodies of the
classifications and the restrictions, so our video can
be made to fit its purpose and target audience.
3. Overview
• At the current time there are no classification
obligations in place which apply to every case such as
film classifications for the producers to abide by *.
However the government planned to introduce BBFC
age ratings on music videos similar to the film
industry on April 6th 2014.
* Except the VRA
however this
does not apply to
everything.
4. Background
• The VRA (video recordings act
1984), which governs age
ratings in the UK only applies
to physical works (such as
DVD’s). These must have an
age rating from an
appropriate source (e.g. BBFC)
however some works
primarily about music or sport
among others are exempt
from the statutory
classifications.
5. Current position
• The suggested changes for the classifications of
music videos are not yet in place. On the 31st of
January the Government closed consultation on the
Draft for the new VRA, based on a joint paper in
response to the 2012 consultation by the BPI, the
British Video Association, the BBFC and the Video
Standards Council. However at this current time
there are still no statutory obligations in place.
