ECCHO Live IN THE NEWS
The ECCHO Effect of the ripple created when education, care, and connection are centered in the live event industry. Here you’ll find stories, media coverage, and reflections that show how support travels, from one conversation, one program, one moment of care, out into crews, tours, venues, and communities. Check out where the impact of ECCHO Live is reflected back through the voices of those experiencing it in real time.
The Financial Realities of Live Events
Featuring ECCHO Live in PRG
PRG takes a look at the financial realities of life in live events, featuring insights from ECCHO Live Board Member and Finance Committee Chair Rachael Bronstein, who works closely with touring professionals navigating project-based income, multi-state work, and the often-overlooked complexities of tax season.
From staying organized across multiple gigs to planning for the gaps between them, the piece highlights the importance of having access to trusted, industry-specific support, including ECCHO Live’s financial wellness initiative.
ECCHO Live Featured in Billboard
Billboard • March 4, 2026
A recent Billboard article highlights how Nashville music companies are expanding access to training and career development for people working across the live events industry.
The piece includes insights from ECCHO Live founder and Executive Director Chris Lisle, who discussed the growing need for accessible education, mentorship, and community support for touring professionals.
The article highlights ECCHO Live as part of a growing effort to strengthen career pathways and support systems for the touring workforce.
Featured: Live Nation Presents
All Access On Site at Austin City Limits
We’re proud to be highlighted in the Live Nation Presents video showcasing the work of All Access On Site. Thank you to Live Nation Concerts and festival partners for telling this story and helping more people see what happens behind the scenes, and how ECCHO Live is stepping into that space with care and presence.
Also featured in Live Nation Concerts’ Behind the Hustle (shared November 12, 2025), the segment shines a light on the dedication and care that goes into festival production teams and the support systems, like All Access On Site, that help sustain them through long hours and high-pressure environments (Video credit: Live Nation Concerts / Live Nation Presents). Federal & local media partners and festival partners helped amplify this story across platforms—bringing much-needed attention to mental wellness in live events.
Thank you to Live Nation Concerts and festival partners for telling this story and helping more people see what happens behind the scenes—and how ECCHO Live is stepping into that space with care and presence.
We’re thrilled to see Billboard pick up the news of our latest team growth! The live event community has taken notice as Elizabeth Maranto joins ECCHO Live as Program Manager and Anastasia Zivic Demirci comes on board as Director of Marketing.
