Chris has been knee-deep in Manchester's music for the best part of a decade, seen hundreds of bands - some amazing, some appalling, most somewhere in-between – and interviewed everyone from the cutting edge to the old hands.

Now he's a board member at Un-Convention and in charge of BBC Manchester Introducing, which means he's devoted to new music – from first rehearsals to debut albums. As a music obsessive who loves nothing more than sharing the latest undiscovered brilliance with the wider world, he couldn't think of a better job.

Without people like Chris it would be a lot harder for new musicians to break through. For his continued support of Debt's artists and ethos we tender our sincerest gratitude.

Find out more about his work here:

• http://unconvention.wordpress.com
• www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/introducing