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January Wellness Reflection: Honoring the Season Between
Where we’ve been. Where we’re going. And how we arrive well. January isn’t just a clean slate of opportunity- it’s a pause between movements. And this year, that pause has been made literal. From Texas to Tennessee and beyond, many of us have been given an unexpected timeout as ice storms settled across our communities. Here in the Nashville area, we hope you are safe, warm, and regaining power if you lost it. These moments of forced stillness can be frustrating, humbling, an

Kara Kemp
5 days ago5 min read


The 5 R’s: Small Practices for a Hectic Season
The holidays can be meaningful, overwhelming, grounding, and exhausting all at once. For many people, especially those of us living in cycles of travel, production schedules, deadlines, or high-intensity work, traditional wellness advice can feel disconnected from reality. This post offers small, practical ways to engage with the 5 R’s that respect the hustle of live event professionals and their r eal schedules, r eal pressure, and r eal nervous systems. You do not need to

Kara Kemp
Dec 17, 20255 min read


ECCHO Live Workshop: Why Professional Development Matters More Than Ever
Every fall, as the tour buses start to slow and the loadouts wind down, the ECCHO Live Workshop comes to life. It’s more than a workshop — it’s a gathering place for live event and touring professionals to hit pause, reconnect, and reinvest in themselves. For fourteen years, our organization has brought this workshop to life because we believe in the power of showing up for your career — not just when the spotlight is on, but in the quieter moments when growth happens. Why

Kara Kemp
Oct 15, 20257 min read


September Wellness Corner: Navigate, Connect, Thrive
This year, Touring Career Workshop steps into a new identity as ECCHO Live Workshop , centering on what makes our industry thrive:...

Kara Kemp
Sep 17, 20256 min read


Landing Lightly: Finding Your Ground
Wellness Corner: August 2025 From the chaos of summer to more grounded living. Touring season is winding down. The gear is packed,...

Kara Kemp
Aug 20, 20254 min read


26 Years on the Road: International Touring Tips from a Veteran Production Manager.
This year marks my 26th year of touring. By the end of this year alone, I’ll have performed on six of the seven continents and played...

Kara Kemp
Jul 21, 20254 min read


JULY ECCHO Live's Wellness Corner Touring Abroad: Finding Rhythm in the Unknown
Heading overseas with your tour is thrilling—but it comes with its own learning curve. From time zone tangles to unfamiliar backstage...

Kara Kemp
Jul 16, 20255 min read


ECCHO Live's Wellness Corner – Fueling from the Inside Out
June is National Safety Month , which lines up perfectly with the start up of summer’s high gear. The gigs are outside, the sun is...

Kara Kemp
Jun 18, 20254 min read


Welcome to ECCHO Live's Wellness Corner – Where Backstage Support Takes Center Stage
You bring the sweat and magic to your events—now we’re bringing the love back to you. At ECCHO Live, we know what it takes to build a...

Kara Kemp
May 20, 20254 min read


Uncovering the Price of Financial Wellness: The Hidden Cost of the Show Must Go On
Touring Career Workshop 2016, (L to R) Erik Parker, Old Skool recipient Roger Gibbons and Chris Lisle In 2011, a simple fall workshop...

Kara Kemp
Apr 14, 20253 min read


Amplifying Mental Health in the Industry: The Impact of ECCHO Live and Future Initiatives
In recent months, the conversation surrounding mental health in the industry has seen a positive shift. Organizations and professionals...

Kara Kemp
Apr 2, 20254 min read
Wise Women Keeping the Conversation Going: Mental Health in the Live Event Industry
As we step into the season of gigs, festivals, and nonstop touring, the excitement in the air is undeniable. The energy of live events...

Kara Kemp
Mar 26, 20253 min read


ACM Lifting Lives is Sending Out a Stronger ECCHO
ECCHO Live is honored to be acknowledged alongside Porter’s Call and Music Health Alliance in the recent ACM Lifting Lives press...

Kara Kemp
Mar 19, 20252 min read


March is Women's History Month: Heyyyyy Ladiiiessss....
March is rolling in like a buzzing hive of activity, and we’re keeping up with the B’s— TrailBLAZING Badass Women , Blackbird Studios...

Kara Kemp
Mar 6, 20254 min read


A New Name, A Bigger Mission: How ECCHO Live is Changing the Game for Live Event Professionals
If you’ve ever worked in live events, you know the magic isn’t just in the spotlight. It’s in the late nights, the early mornings, the...

Kara Kemp
Feb 5, 20253 min read


Celebrating 2024: A Year of Empowerment and Transformation
The start of a fresh new year allows us to take a moment and reflect on the past, and it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed with gratitude...

Kara Kemp
Jan 28, 20252 min read


Ready, Set, Register! TCW 2024 is Open and Spots Are Filling Fast!
The 13th annual Touring Career Workshop (TCW) will be held Tuesday, November 12, 4 p.m., at the Soundcheck Annex in Nashville. Attendees...
kara4654
Oct 15, 20243 min read


A Day Off with Purpose: Giving Back to Our Community
We all look forward to our days off—a chance to relax, recharge, and step away from the demands of our daily routines. But what if we...
kara4654
Aug 14, 20242 min read


August 27 is the next Network Night!
Join us for TCW's Network Night on August 27 at Yee-Haw Brewing. In the fast-paced world of live events and touring, success often hinges...
kara4654
Aug 13, 20243 min read


Celebrating Mid Year Milestones and All Access On Site's First Anniversary
Touring Career Workshop celebrates a significant milestone – the one-year anniversary of our groundbreaking All Access On Site program.
kara4654
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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