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MadeFirst

Fabrication
Experiential Design
Nashville, TN and Los Angeles, CA

Vendor Type

Fabrication
Experiential Design

Location

Nashville, TN
Los Angeles, CA
MadeFirst's avatar

MadeFirst

Vendor Type

Fabrication
Experiential Design

Location

Nashville, TN
Los Angeles, CA

MadeFirst has the artisans, resources and creativity to see your ideas realized.

Services

Brand Activation
Brand Activation
Message to request pricing
Stage Design
Stage Design
Message to request pricing
Special Events & Installations
Special Events & Installations
Message to request pricing
Promotional Vehicles + Trailers
Promotional Vehicles + Trailers
Message to request pricing
TV & Film
TV & Film
Message to request pricing
Retail Experiences
Retail Experiences
Message to request pricing
Brand Activation
Brand Activation
Message to request pricing
Stage Design
Stage Design
Message to request pricing
Special Events & Installations
Special Events & Installations
Message to request pricing
Promotional Vehicles + Trailers
Promotional Vehicles + Trailers
Message to request pricing
TV & Film
TV & Film
Message to request pricing
Retail Experiences
Retail Experiences
Message to request pricing
Trade Shows
Trade Shows
Message to request pricing
Sets for Sporting Events
Sets for Sporting Events
Message to request pricing
Festivals
Festivals
Message to request pricing
Award Shows
Award Shows
Message to request pricing
Logistics
Logistics
Message to request pricing

Portfolio

Fallout Amazon Prime Video - SXSW
Fallout Amazon Prime Video - SXSW
Experiential Activation
SAP Sapphire
SAP Sapphire
Conference / Summit
Comic-Com NBC's Quantum Leap
Comic-Com NBC's Quantum Leap
Experiential Activation
The Athletics Atmosphere
The Athletics Atmosphere
Experiential Activation
Stone Island - Frieze
Stone Island - Frieze
Fashion Show
Diageo Golden Bars 2023
Diageo Golden Bars 2023
Conference / Summit
Fallout Amazon Prime Video - SXSW
Fallout Amazon Prime Video - SXSW
Experiential Activation
SAP Sapphire
SAP Sapphire
Conference / Summit
Comic-Com NBC's Quantum Leap
Comic-Com NBC's Quantum Leap
Experiential Activation
The Athletics Atmosphere
The Athletics Atmosphere
Experiential Activation
Stone Island - Frieze
Stone Island - Frieze
Fashion Show
Diageo Golden Bars 2023
Diageo Golden Bars 2023
Conference / Summit
The Quail 2023
The Quail 2023
Tradeshow / Expo Activation
Snapchat Creator Lounge - VidCon
Snapchat Creator Lounge - VidCon
Experiential Activation
SAP Central Showcase
SAP Central Showcase
Experiential Activation
VidCon YouTube Drop Shop
VidCon YouTube Drop Shop
Experiential Activation
Spotify House - CMA Fest
Spotify House - CMA Fest
Experiential Activation
The Bachelorette - CMA Fest
The Bachelorette - CMA Fest
Pop Up
AHS: NYC Shop
AHS: NYC Shop
Experiential Activation
Emily in Paris
Emily in Paris
Pop Up
Meta x Afrotech
Meta x Afrotech
Experiential Activation
Bose - SXSW
Bose - SXSW
Pop Up
Spotify - BNA 23'
Spotify - BNA 23'
Experiential Activation
Shopify - SXSW
Shopify - SXSW
Pop Up
Grand Ole Opry
Grand Ole Opry
Concert / Performance
Superbowl 2023
Superbowl 2023
Sporting Event
Feelin' Myself - Spotify
Feelin' Myself - Spotify
Fashion Show
Glass Onion Knives Out Experience
Glass Onion Knives Out Experience
Pop Up
Tierra De Don Julio at Neon Carnival
Tierra De Don Julio at Neon Carnival
Festival
Revolve Festival
Revolve Festival
Festival
Adidas x Boston Marathon
Adidas x Boston Marathon
Sporting Event
Cheetos Hands Free House
Cheetos Hands Free House
Experiential Activation
Dreamville Festival Casa Bacardi
Dreamville Festival Casa Bacardi
Pop Up
Works in Progress Powered By Patreon
Works in Progress Powered By Patreon
Concert / Performance
SXSW Peacock Playground
SXSW Peacock Playground
Experiential Activation
Audible - Summer in Argyle
Audible - Summer in Argyle
Experiential Activation
Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest
Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest
Experiential Activation
NBA All Star Week #KlarnaVault
NBA All Star Week #KlarnaVault
Pop Up
Battle of LA
Battle of LA
Fundraiser
Frieze LA : RUINART
Frieze LA : RUINART
Tradeshow / Expo Activation
Laura Mercier 25th Anniversary
Laura Mercier 25th Anniversary
Pop Up
Diptyque Pop Up at The Grove
Diptyque Pop Up at The Grove
Pop Up
Jimmy Kimmel After Party Live
Jimmy Kimmel After Party Live
Concert / Performance
TikTok New Year's Eve
TikTok New Year's Eve
Concert / Performance
#SpotifyHolidayHangs
#SpotifyHolidayHangs
Pop Up
The Tailgate Tour
The Tailgate Tour
Mobile Tour
SXM x Pandora Small Stage Series
SXM x Pandora Small Stage Series
Concert / Performance
Niantic Lightship
Niantic Lightship
Conference / Summit
Mr. Beast Game
Mr. Beast Game
Other
Gene Roddenberry - Comic Con Museum
Gene Roddenberry - Comic Con Museum
Installation / Exhibit
Spotify - An Evening with Silk Sonic
Spotify - An Evening with Silk Sonic
Concert / Performance
Adidas Expo Center - Boston Marathon
Adidas Expo Center - Boston Marathon
Sporting Event
Casa Bacardi - Govenors Ball
Casa Bacardi - Govenors Ball
Festival
Spotify - Simple Times Machine
Spotify - Simple Times Machine
Pop Up
American Horror Story Bakery
American Horror Story Bakery
Experiential Activation
The Ringer - Spotify Summer Slam
The Ringer - Spotify Summer Slam
Experiential Activation
The Quail - A Motorsports Gathering
The Quail - A Motorsports Gathering
Sporting Event
CMA Country Christmas
CMA Country Christmas
Concert / Performance
Spotify Best New Artist
Spotify Best New Artist
Concert / Performance
Pinterest CES
Pinterest CES
Experiential Activation
Tanqueray Gin - Art Basel Pop Up
Tanqueray Gin - Art Basel Pop Up
Pop Up
Wired25 - Westworld
Wired25 - Westworld
Conference / Summit
Bulliet Whisky Trailers
Bulliet Whisky Trailers
Tradeshow / Expo Activation
YouTubeBlack Fan Fest
YouTubeBlack Fan Fest
Conference / Summit
ESPN Pit Lane
ESPN Pit Lane
Experiential Activation
ComplexCon
ComplexCon
Tradeshow / Expo Activation
NYTFF - Jonnie Walker
NYTFF - Jonnie Walker
Festival
PWC Impact
PWC Impact
Conference / Summit
YouTube
YouTube
Experiential Activation
Adobe Summit
Adobe Summit
Conference / Summit
Instagram Creators Lounge
Instagram Creators Lounge
Tradeshow / Expo Activation
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Comic Con
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Comic Con
Experiential Activation
Cadillac
Cadillac
Product Launch
Snipes
Snipes
Festival
Hennessy - Complex Con
Hennessy - Complex Con
Tradeshow / Expo Activation
Super Store - Comic Con
Super Store - Comic Con
Experiential Activation
Red Table Talks
Red Table Talks
Other
Vikings - History Channel
Vikings - History Channel
Experiential Activation
Amazon Pop-up
Amazon Pop-up
Experiential Activation

Press

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About

MadeFirst is a full-service creative design and fabrication company with facilities in Nashville and Los Angeles. We provide our customers with superior service and quality craftsmanship at competitive prices. Our diverse client and project bases regularly challenge us to create cost-effective methods of planning and fabrication. It is our innovation, attention to detail and dedication to our clients that makes MadeFirst the right partner for creative endeavors.

Year Established

2011

Industry Experience

Movies & TVFashionBeer, Wine, and LiquorRetailSportsFood & BeverageMusic & ArtMedia
Movies & TV
Fashion
Beer, Wine, and Liquor
Retail
Sports
Food & Beverage
Music & Art
Media
Financial Services
Beauty
Tech
Museums & Institutions
Auto

Health & Safety

Staff is vaccinated against COVID-19
Requires proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for event attendees

All staff is vaccinated against COVID-19

Team

JH
Jonathan Hammel
Owner of MadeFirst
Nashville, TN
DB
Drew Blatchford
SV
Scott Volesky
JH
Jonathan Hammel
Owner of MadeFirst
Nashville, TN
DB
Drew Blatchford
SV
Scott Volesky

Previous Collaborators

Experiential Agency

NVE Experience Agency
United States
Worked together 72x
Giant Spoon
New York, NY
Worked together 7x
Hatch.im, llc
Los Angeles, CA
Worked together 6x

Experiential Tech

VT Pro Design
Los Angeles, CA
Worked together 5x

AV Rental & Production

ATX Event Systems
Austin, TX
Worked together 4x

Experiential Agency

NVE Experience Agency
United States
Worked together 72x
Giant Spoon
New York, NY
Worked together 7x
Hatch.im, llc
Los Angeles, CA
Worked together 6x

Experiential Tech

VT Pro Design
Los Angeles, CA
Worked together 5x

AV Rental & Production

ATX Event Systems
Austin, TX
Worked together 4x

Planning & Production

Bureau Betak
New York, NY
Worked together 3x
Proof Media Mix
New York, NY
Worked together 2x
O.P.P.
Los Angeles, CA
Worked together 1x

Gifts & Swag

Canary Marketing
San Francisco, CA
Worked together 2x

Historic Building

San Francisco Ferry Building
San Francisco, CA
Worked here 2x

Convention Center

Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA
Worked here 2x
Hynes Convention Center
Boston, MA
Worked here 2x
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Worked here 1x

Entertainment

FlyteVu
Nashville, TN
Worked together 2x
MAS
New York, NY
Worked together 1x

Rentals

Taylor Creative Inc.
New York, NY
Worked together 1x
FormDecor Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
Worked together 1x

Florals & Design

MATRIARCH
Los Angeles, CA
Worked together 1x

Hotel

Graduate New York
New York, NY
Worked here 1x
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
Worked here 1x

Public Space

The Grove
Los Angeles, CA
Worked here 1x
Cleveland Public Square
Cleveland, OH
Worked here 1x

Event Space

Hard Rock Hotel
San Diego, CA
Worked here 1x
Disney
Orlando, FL
Worked here 1x
Art Basel
Miami, FL
Worked here 1x

Photo Studio

The Lot Studios
West Hollywood, CA
Worked here 1x

Caterer

Global Cuisine by Gary Arabia
Los Angeles, CA
Worked together 1x

Lighting

Felix Lighting
New York, NY
Worked together 1x

Cakes & Dessert

Milk Bar
Los Angeles, CA
Worked together 1x

Stadium

Citi Field
Queens, NY
Worked here 1x

Performance Space

Peppermint Club
West Hollywood, CA
Worked here 1x
Grand Ole Opry
Nashville, TN
Worked here 1x
Ole Red - Nashville
Nashville, TN
Worked here 1x

Bar / Club

Cheer Up Charlies
Austin, TX
Worked here 1x

Experiential Design

Mike Swinford
Nashville, TN
Worked together 1x

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Nashville Destination Management Companies
Nashville DJ's
Nashville Entertainment Companies
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Nashville Experiential Designers
Nashville Experiential Tech Providers
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Nashville Lighting Companies
Nashville Live Music Providers
Nashville Photo Booth Providers
Nashville Photographers
Nashville Planning & Production Companies
Nashville Rentals Companies
Nashville Speakers
Nashville Staffing Companies
Nashville Team Building
Nashville Transportation Companies
Nashville Videographers