ECCHO Live Announces Chuck Hull As 2026 Workshop Keynote Speaker

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Chuck Hull. Photo: Enis Demirci

Veteran tour manager, audio engineer, and ECCHO Live Board Member Chuck Hull will be this year’s keynote speaker at the free 15th annual ECCHO Live Workshop Nov. 10 at Soundcheck at Rock Nashville.

Hull will lead a conversation titled EVOLVE, reflecting on the changes that have shaped the live events industry and the lessons learned throughout his more than five-decade career. Hull began his career in audio with Clair Brothers in the early 1970s, embarking on a journey in live music that would span more than five decades. He later spent 20 years as tour manager for Keith Urban before retiring from touring in 2024. Having experienced firsthand the technological, cultural and professional changes that have reshaped the touring industry, he brings a unique perspective to a conversation centered on what it means to evolve, both personally and professionally, over the course of a career.

The sessions will address career development, leadership, health, business and the changing tools of touring. Speakers and moderators for the sessions, along with additional programming details, will be announced over the coming weeks. Live event professionals can now register here. Space is limited, and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Founded in 2011 as Touring Career Workshop, the event began as a single-day gathering created to answer HR-related questions for people working in live touring. Fifteen years later, ECCHO Live supports the industry year-round with resources focused on mental health, financial wellness, career development and building a sustainable life in live events.

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