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.
ECCHO Live Joins Belmont University's
Inaugural Leadership Cohort for
Industry Changemakers
Belmont University • July 14, 2026
The Center for Mental Health in Entertainment at Belmont University recently brought together a small group of organizations working to strengthen mental health support through education, community, and accessible resources for live event professionals. Hosted in partnership with the Country Music Association (CMA), the inaugural Leadership Cohort created space for meaningful conversations around collaboration, sustainability, and the future of mental health in entertainment.
Representing ECCHO Live, General Manager Kara Kemp joined leaders from MusiCares, Music Health Alliance, Porter's Call, Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, ACM Lifting Lives, Amber Health, and Backline to explore how organizations can better support the people behind the work. It was a thoughtful reminder that lasting change happens when organizations come together to strengthen the support ecosystem for artists, crews, and entertainment professionals. The conversation reinforced something ECCHO Live believes deeply: when people come together to share knowledge, build relationships, and work toward common goals, the entire live events community benefits.
Learn more about All Access, ECCHO Live's mental health and financial wellness programs for live event professionals.
Forward Show Podcast Features
ECCHO Live Leaders
ECCHO Live General Manager Kara Kemp and Program Manager Elizabeth Maranto joined host CJ Monaghan on Episode 002 of the Forward Show podcast for a conversation about mental health in the music industry, supporting the people behind live events, and why creating space for honest conversations matters. They were joined by Nashville artist Mason McClintock for a thoughtful discussion on the realities of life in and around the music business.
ECCHO Live Featured in Axios Nashville During CMA Fest
Axios Nashville • June 3, 2026
by Adam Tamburin
Axios Nashville highlighted the growing focus on mental health across the music industry, including expanded resources for artists, crew members, touring professionals, and event staff. The article features ECCHO Live's partnership with CMA Fest and the role All Access Onsite plays in providing free, confidential support for the people working behind the scenes.
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MusicRow Features ECCHO Live During Mental Health Awareness Month
MusicRow • May 11, 2026
ECCHO Live was recently featured in MusicRow as part of Mental Health Awareness Month coverage highlighting efforts to make support more accessible for the people behind live events. The article explores how programs like All Access and All Access Onsite are helping bring mental health resources closer to the environments where live event professionals work, tour, and build their careers.
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.
