Chris Cannell

Most people may remember him from his days of managing Hotel Blue on behalf of his family, which was sold in May 2017. After 7 years he had become too fond of the Blue Mountains and his interest and development of the most active live music venue in the Blue Mountains, doing between 5 and 9 events every week, taking part in every regional festival he could get his hands on.

Late last year, he decided that music had become so much a part of his life that he wanted to keep doing it after Hotel Blue was sold. This is when 'Music in the Mountains' was born as he was determined to keep coordinating live music. Fast forward to September 2017 and now he is bringing some of the hottest names in music through the Mountains and attempting to work with local artists as well.

While at Hotel Blue he was also an active member of the Not for Profit community organization, the Blue Mountains Accommodation & Tourism Association (BMATA). In the roles of Secretary (2 yrs), Vice-President (1yr), and serving on the Management Committee since 2012 he coordinated The Roaring 20s Festival, contributed to the Draft Local Environment Plan & Destination Management Plan, represented regional tourism at forums, expos and roundtables, and have met with all levels of government, planning and development organizations.

He offers the BMRBC Board and membership his experience in business and the skills he learned as a Board Director representing tourism businesses within the Blue Mountains. As a Young Entrepreneur, committed to the Blue Mountains, he offers you his enthusiasm, experience, energy, and commitment to building a vibrant and engaged small business community. He is also interested in furthering the relationship between the Regional Business Chamber and BMATA.