GamesAid Christmas Concert - Chrstimas already. - Nerd Age
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GamesAid is having a Christmas concert for charity. In this article we will go over what they will be doing. We will also be going over how charity and gaming has become so intertwined. This article is a bit sensational at the end so be ready.
The GamesAid Christmas Concert itself
The concert itself features names such as Andy Payne, Ian Livingstone and Keith Ramsdale. It will be a classy event on a grand stage. Ian Chambers also wanted to stress that ” 24 people from the games industry, most of whom have never sung in a choir before will take centre stage in front of their peers on 19th December.”
The Details of the GamesAid Christmas Concert
The concert itself will happen on the 19th of December, 2012. Seating will begin at 6:45 P.M. and the concert will start at 7:15. This event takes place in the UK at St. Stephen’s, Rosslyn Hill, Pond Street at Hampstead, NW32PP. The cost is 20 pounds for an adult or 10 for children under 16.
The names at the GamesAid Christmas Concert
The roster is quite puzzling to us. They have a huge lineup with serious contenders from SEGA, Ubisoft and even Bethesda. They also have those from IGN and ClickandBuy who are barely tangentially related to video game music, much less development. We will let you draw your own conclusions about this fact. Regardless of what conclusions you draw this is certainly a great way to make connections if you can meet with these people.
What this means for our industry
There are several things this means. One, only big names need apply. You can get into any event and make any connection as long as you have the big money. Second, charity and gaming are already deeply intertwined. The money and size of the events are only going to increase. The third thing it shows us is that it is now perfectly acceptable for developers to have personal relationships with the press and sponsors.
Those are the facts, you decide
You may decide that these are good things if it means more money for charity. It may mean more money for the big names in gaming that you love. That is certainly a valid point. You may see the opposite and see it as a loss of competition in every industry involved. It is undeniable that small names are not invited. Only you can decide how you feel about it.
Some final notes
Check out the JustGiving page for this event if you are interested. The page allows you to order your tickets just by donating and giving some information. It should be an enjoyable night for the sake of itself. Several of the names are legendary, so they should be able to whip the group into shape.
