Olivia Hobbs

Founder & Managing Director, Blackstar Agency

A moment in your career when you really backed yourself.

“Building Blackstar Agency without external investment.

That required taking full ownership of strategy, hiring, and client acquisition without institutional backing.

It meant setting pricing, defining services, and holding ground with senior label and management teams early on, before the company had scale or reputation to lean on.

The decision to operate transatlantically and service global campaigns without funding reinforced that & I’m proud that we maintain that vision 8 years on. ”

One thing you’re proud of in your career.

“Our roster.

We specialise in artists that span both culturally progressive emerging artists and globally recogonised acts, while maintaining a consistent strategic standard.”

Name another woman in music who inspires you, and why.

“Imogen Heap.

She has consistently challenged how the industry operates.

Her level of systems thinking, combined with creative output, is rare & special.

Protect her at all costs. ”