HELLO STRANGER SITS AT THE INTERSECTION OF MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT AND TECHNOLOGY.
We develop, plan and produce projects from inception to execution. We produce experiences and events, from the intimate to immense and everything in between.
We advise music and tech companies on strategic partnerships and creative collaborations. We help start-ups source funding, identify opportunities and position themselves for profitability; guiding them through launch, helping craft brand strategies and pointing them to the right people at the right time.
We produce music-focused entertainment, including feature-length documentaries and TV series.
In an industry driven by hype, Hello Stranger provides a reality check. Straight-talking, transparent and approachable, after twenty years on the frontline of the music business, we are also super-connected. We know the right people and excel at bringing like-minds together to create powerful alliances.
Companies we work with include:
Jammcard, the music professionals’ network, is home to many of the world’s most talented musicians, producers, song writers, and musical directors. The Jammcard app offers access to a global community of vetted music industry professionals for recordings, live gigs, custom sounds, mentorship and more.
Vita Motus is a multi-disciplinary design firm known for providing inspirational concepts, productions and installations to influential artists, festivals and brands. Its recently launched subsidiary, Vita Verse, specialises in virtual worlds and tech-driven immersive experiences.
Founded in 2013 by Jack Antonoff (Bleachers) and fashion designer Rachel Antonoff, TAC is committed to bettering the lives of LGBTQ youth through tours, campaigns and partnerships, providing support to organizations serving LGBTQ Youth. TAC partners with artists and uses their platforms to raise awareness of the systemic inequalities facing the LGBTQ population and activate prominent members of the creative community and their fan bases to engage with these issues in meaningful and impactful ways.
Testimonials
“Working with Caroline and her team exceeded all of our expectations. Almost immediately, Caroline and her team felt like an extension of our internal team, which helped for a smooth and easy process. It was a relief to have such a capable partner to produce our event during NAMM, which has been one of our busiest times of the year. She is a consummate professional, great with people, excellent with details, and great fun to be around.”
"Caroline and the Hello Stranger team are consummate pros. They were able to step in and help drive Razer's #MadeWithBlade campaign to the next level. They possess the rare combination of business acumen and performance measurement, while maintaining authentic credibility with the most talented up and coming creators. I appreciate our long-term partnership and look forward to many more "firsts" as we continue to evolve and grow the Razer brand."
“Bringing Caroline on to get my project over the line and funded was one of the best decisions I’ve made. I got a powerful connector, well versed in strategic partnerships who took the lead in getting my work product in front of big players immediately. I also got an experienced producer who knew how to make things happen with music-related logistics and made sure necessary processes were handled to completion. And perhaps most importantly, I got a trusted business development advisor who I was able to rely on for well thought out opinions and sound input.”
“I have been working with Caroline Hoste for over 20 years now.. from our early days coming up in the music industry together.. to her helping shape the biz development team at Blueprint in the years she spent working with us. There is nothing you can throw at Caroline that she can't handle .. Her energy and passion are inspiring and her ability to create authentic lifelong relationships with anyone is so admirable. An absolutely lovely human that brings value everywhere she goes.”
“Caroline and I go way back. Over the years, she’s been consistently brilliant at connecting dots and people and coming up with forward thinking solutions — solutions that have resulted time after time in tangible, achievable opportunities. Nobody can pull a rabbit out of a hat quite like Carol!”
“I have known Caroline for the best part of twenty years. She is positive, creative and she executes at a high level. Most importantly she is trustworthy and straight forward.”
“When you’re in charge of partnerships, knowing a turbo-charged networker and connector like Caroline is a damnably handy thing. She’s also a voice of sanity in an industry that runs on hype and fads.”
“I’ve had the tremendous fortune of working alongside Caroline as a producer partner and collaborator, across a broad range of projects. Caroline brings the whole package, combining creative vision, managerial authority and an abiding professionalism and charm. With a substantial depth of experience and knowledge, bridging entertainment, production, as well as content development, marketing, advertising and partnerships, she is a fantastic asset to any venture. Most importantly, Ms. Hoste leads by example inspiring trust among colleagues and clients alike. She is the real deal!”“I’ve had the tremendous fortune of working alongside Caroline as a producer partner and collaborator, across a broad range of projects. Caroline brings the whole package, combining creative vision, managerial authority and an abiding professionalism and charm. With a substantial depth of experience and knowledge, bridging entertainment, production, as well as content development, marketing, advertising and partnerships, she is a fantastic asset to any venture. Most importantly, Ms. Hoste leads by example inspiring trust among colleagues and clients alike. She is the real deal!”
“Over the last 15 years, I've worked with Caro on a number of projects. She's a remarkable, super-focused individual who gets things done with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency. She's also very well connected and has a genius for bringing the right people together with the right project. All in all, Caro’s a trustworthy and exceedingly professional operator. Oh and she’s a lot of fun.”