ECCHO Live Wraps Annual Workshop With Nearly 500 Attendees

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Photo: Courtesy of ECCHO Live/Jason Davis.

The 14th annual ECCHO Live Workshop brought nearly 500 attendees together on Tuesday (Nov. 11) at Soundcheck Annex in Nashville. The annual event reflects ECCHO Live’s mission to support live event professionals through education, community, connection, health and opportunities. Workshops throughout the day focused on career growth, leadership development, financial wellness, safety preparedness and access to professional headshots.

The free event featured keynote speaker Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association (CMA), sharing insights from her career journey and advice on succeeding in an ever-evolving industry.

The nonprofit also announced an expansion of its All Access program to include a Financial Wellness initiative, providing up to four free financial-coaching sessions each year.

“The live event world can be challenging to navigate,” says ECCHO Live founder Chris Lisle. “We exist to give people in this industry the resources and support they need to succeed.”

Touring veteran Robin Majors was honored with the 2025 Sam “Old Skool” Harden Award, which recognizes an industry leader dedicated to mentoring and uplifting the next generation of professionals. Majors, currently serving as assistant tour manager for Kenny Chesney, began his career in the 1970s with the Marshall Tucker Band and continues to exemplify mentorship and excellence on the road.

Photo: Courtesy of ECCHO Live/Jason Davis.

Photo: Courtesy of ECCHO Live/Jason Davis.

Robin Majors and Chris Lisle. Photo: Courtesy of ECCHO Live/Jason Davis.

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