Heard First Creatives

Heard First Creatives Yet amidst this brilliance, a hidden gem awaits discovery—the city's vibrant music culture.

Heard First is writing a story of innovation, diversity, and boundless creativity, poised to shape the future of Huntsville and ignite a new era of cultural and artistic brilliance. Renowned as one of the nation's top 3 cities to live in, Huntsville has long been at the forefront of scientific advancement, shining brightly in space exploration, missile defense, biotech, and advanced manufacturing.

Here, the harmonies of gospel, soulful melodies of R&B, pulsating beats of Hip Hop, and timeless elegance of classical music blend to create a truly unique sound and culture. Heard First is at the frontlines of marrying North Alabama's untapped creative potential with its limitless tech, government, and small business opportunities. As Heard First provides artist development to local minority artists and connects them to Huntsville's small businesses, we are uniquely positioned to infuse life into the city, drive economic growth, and captivate the hearts of visitors and tourists.

We're beyond excited to celebrate the power and creativity of women with Reify and Heard First! We're officially introdu...
03/03/2025

We're beyond excited to celebrate the power and creativity of women with Reify and Heard First! We're officially introducing our Amethyst cohort for 2025–2027, featuring the incredible talents of DJ Lisha, Meme B. Jones, Zami Maré, and Jazz McKenzie.

Heard First is dedicated to investing in creatives professionally and personally as we continue to build community, push forward local cultural development, and bridge the gap between corporations and creatives.

Over the next two years, we’re committed to providing these solo artists with professional and artistic development and ensuring they have the fundamental tools and support to thrive.

And yes, new original music is on the way! Stay tuned—this is just the beginning!

A huge shoutout to B Nicole Photography for capturing the vision, LUX Bru for hosting us, and Patrice Blanks-Johnson for lending her expertise to posing our artists.

01/31/2025

Celebrate International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8 with Brunchella, presented by The Orion Amphitheater & The Women’s Expo Huntsville!

This incredible gathering will feature:
🎤 Fireside Chat with our Speaker Lineup: Reatta Hall, Owner of SluttyVegan ATL (Birmingham Location), Juliet Wise, Clinical Social Worker, and Sharona Henderson, Founder of Heard First Creatives
🎵 Live Musical Performances by Jazz McKenzie and Pat Jamar and amazing beats by DJ Lisha
👗 Fashion Show presented by AEB Talent Agency
🍳 Light Brunch Bites provided by HATCH to enjoy as you mingle and relax
🛍 Shopping from a variety of unique vendors

This event is open to everyone, regardless of gender, as we come together to celebrate women everywhere.

THE DETAILS
🥞 Brunchella: A Celebration of Women
✨ Presented by The Women’s Expo Huntsville and Founder & Executive Director Tiffany Draper
🗓 Saturday, March 8 at 11 AM
📍 The Orion Amphitheater
🤍 Suggested attire: All white
🎟 On sale now via theorionhuntsville.com

We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 Heard First Awards categories! 🏆Last year, this groundbreaking event sold out in jus...
01/28/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 Heard First Awards categories! 🏆

Last year, this groundbreaking event sold out in just 3️⃣ hours, and we’re gearing up for another unforgettable celebration of gigging musicians and producers of North Alabama and beyond —the backbone of the music industry.

This year, we’ve got exciting surprises in store, a stunning new venue we can’t wait to share, and 1️⃣7️⃣ incredible award categories to highlight the talent, dedication, and innovation of musicians in our community.

👉🏾 Want to know how you can be part of this incredible event or sponsor a category? Visit HeardFirstAwards.com.

✨ Let’s make this year even more extraordinary—get ready to cheer for the unsung heroes of music! 🎶

NOMINATIONS OPEN IN THE SPRING!

11/13/2024

Heard First and The Orion Amphitheater got together for a Sip & Stroll, and the night literally ended with the guitarist playing a Prince solo while standing on top of a stool! 🤯

We ❤️ that The Orion brings big national acts to the city, and we also ❤️ how they are creating spaces for our local acts that should be on stages all over the world.

Thank you, Orion, for giving Heard First the platform to shine at the Sip & Stroll!

Until next time.... 🚀

🎵 Funky MF - Pat Jamar feat. Dray LaBorde on HEARD FIRST PRESENTS: THE TEAL ALBUM
📷 x Kenny Ray Shoots
Edited x Sharona Henderson


If you're looking for a little positivity in your life, Wayne Seale may be who you're looking for!Congrats to Wayne and ...
10/04/2024

If you're looking for a little positivity in your life, Wayne Seale may be who you're looking for!

Congrats to Wayne and all of the nominees for Most Positive at the 2024 Heard First Awards.

Thank you to Mil Music Entertainment for sponsoring this award.

We can't wait until next year! 9.25.25

What a NIGHT! Congratulations to all of the nominees and musicians in the room! The Heard First Awards wasn't about winn...
10/02/2024

What a NIGHT! Congratulations to all of the nominees and musicians in the room! The Heard First Awards wasn't about winning an award as much as it was about celebrating the creativity, skill, hardwork, and legacies that the North Alabama musicians have been building for YEARS!

May this pic go down in history!!

Preorder your tickets for 2025 now.

heardfirsthsv.com/awards

📷 Kenny Ray Shoots

And the nominees for the GROOVE STARTER award are...1. Andrew Downer2. Brandon Pair3. Devron Ard4. Malik Adams5. Pat Jam...
09/26/2024

And the nominees for the GROOVE STARTER award are...

1. Andrew Downer
2. Brandon Pair
3. Devron Ard
4. Malik Adams
5. Pat Jamar

These musicians love to improvise and experiment during rehearsals, often turning scheduled practice time into spontaneous and fun jam sessions.

Thank you to The Nameless Group and Worship 94.5 for sponsoring this award.

And the nominees for the PERFECTIONIST award are...1. Dennis Baptiste Jr.2. Devron Ard3. Fred Walker4. Grady Gill5. Jere...
09/25/2024

And the nominees for the PERFECTIONIST award are...

1. Dennis Baptiste Jr.
2. Devron Ard
3. Fred Walker
4. Grady Gill
5. Jeremy Malone
6. Micah Jones
7. Timothy Battle

These musicians are known for their dedication to perfection, often asking for just one more run-through to make sure everything is spot-on, even when everyone else is ready to move on.

Thank you Fly Collective and Maitland Conservatory for sponsoring this award. See y'all on the 26th!

And the nominees for MOST VERSATILE are...1. Brandon Cohn2. Brandon Pair3. Darien Bryant4. Darius Seay5. Mario Maitland6...
09/25/2024

And the nominees for MOST VERSATILE are...

1. Brandon Cohn
2. Brandon Pair
3. Darien Bryant
4. Darius Seay
5. Mario Maitland
6. Pat Jamar
7. Timothy Battle
8. Tomy Gé

These musicians are highly skilled in multiple instruments or roles, and able to adapt to different musical styles and settings with ease, making them a valuable asset in any situation.

Thank you Love Jones Live and B Nicole Photography for sponsoring this award. See you September 26th!

And the nominees for BEST TALKBACK COMMENTARY are...1. Ahsan Rogers2. Brandon Pair3. Dennis Baptiste Jr.4. Devron Ard5. ...
09/24/2024

And the nominees for BEST TALKBACK COMMENTARY are...

1. Ahsan Rogers
2. Brandon Pair
3. Dennis Baptiste Jr.
4. Devron Ard
5. T James Jackson

These musicians never miss a beat, providing hilarious commentary and sharp insights, keeping the band connected and entertained throughout the performance. Their abilities to lighten the mood and keep everyone engaged makes them an invaluable presence on stage.

Thank you Black Collar Productions and Nurtured Naturals Beauty for sponsoring this award!

See y'all September 26th!

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