Rockband 3, Costco, Children's Miracle Network fundraising questions

[Veritechryan]

Hey everyone,

I had a question I wanted to ask about. I work for Costco Wholesale (16 years and counting) and May is the month we raise money for Phoenix Children's Hospital (since each Costco raises money for the local CMN hospital). Every year we wanna do something that will bring some cash in for the donation from our local store.

I have over 800 songs. I would love to hook up my 360 to one of our 80" LCD TVs on the floor, set up all of our instruments (drums, guitars, 3 mics and keyboard) and have people donate a couple dollars to either play the song or have our "band" (The Mighty Thundercleeese) perform it for whoever donates. With songs that could get crowds singing like Bon Jovi, I think it would make a great amount for the hospital.

My store is kinda interested but worried that there would be copyrights issues or something when it comes to using the game for donations.

So what do you guys think? Is there issues or could this work out? I honestly wanna come in on my day off and run this and do what I can, having a blast playing my favorite game with people and raising cash for a good cause.

Any help?

Thanks,

Ryan B.
Costco #738

[LoopyChew]

You may want to check the events forum for this kind of thing, but usually gaming for charity events isn't that much of an issue. Remind me, does Costco have music pumping out of their speakers? It's been years since I've been to one.

[Veritechryan]

No we don't have music over out loudspeakers. But we have a awesome television section and stereos and stuff in the electronics section that I'm sure would make an awesome presentation.
That's why I think we could raise a great amount of money.

[LoopyChew]

I'm just wondering about ASCAP licensing when it comes to Costco stores, but I'm not sure it's going to be that big an issue. Most big box stores have or have had Rock Band displays out for people to try; I don't think this would be significantly different. But again, check with the events forum; both for promotion and maybe for a few pointers on how to go about with the event. Best of luck!

[Doom878]

Man I wish I was in Phoenix. I'd totally go play. Tell someone at the Costco London Square Kendall in Miami to do this.

I'm sure Henry will post here soon.

[sillystou]

that's an awesome idea! If I were close, I'd definitely drop by to play a song or two!