Chris Hardin

Chris Hardin is an accomplished music industry professional with extensive experience in management and education. As the President and Owner of Music Mgmt Inc. and Hardin Bourke Entertainment since June 2006, Chris has developed a strong reputation in the field. Additionally, Chris serves as an Adjunct Professor at California Lutheran University, teaching a course on the Music Industry since January 2022. In a leadership role with the Music Managers Forum-US, Chris chairs the Advocacy Committee as of March 2021. Previous experience includes managing artists and overseeing West Coast operations at Kurfirst-Blackwell Entertainment from 2000 to 2009, with a client roster featuring notable acts such as Live and Galactic. Chris also held a Production & Management Associate position at Columbia Artists Management from 1996 to 1999, collaborating with prestigious clients like the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Chris obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of North Carolina Asheville and furthered studies at New York University.