08/11/2010

The British Video Association (BVA) celebrated their 30th anniversary as the trade association for the video entertainment industry at their annual general meeting.

The video industry has a retail value of over £2.6 billion in the UK with around 8000 titles released each year on new digital services including video-on-demand and downloads-to-own, as well as packaged media like DVD and Blu-ray.

BVA Director General Lavinia Carey said, “The last 30 years have propelled the video entertainment industry towards unparalleled achievements in technology, creativity and diversity, meaning consumers have more choice than ever before, not only in what they watch but when, where and how.

“Today, we can view content on the bus, in a café or the park, as well as in top quality at home, using the different types of technology now available to us. It is a very exciting time and the BVA is proud to have played its role in the evolution of the video sector over the last 30 years.”

Minister for the Creative Industries Ed Vaizey said, “I’m delighted to be able to take part in commemorating 30 years of the BVA’s work. This is an impressive milestone and a reminder that the video entertainment industry has gone from strength to strength, keeping pace with rapid changes in technology and the increasing demands of audiences.

“I’m proud to champion the UK’s creative industries, which make such an important cultural and economic contribution and will be a key player in the country’s growth in the digital era.”