The Button Factory
Is Turning Two!

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID MISSING OUT!

Two years of hot dancefloors, artistic experiments, beautiful conversations, underground music, risk-taking, and building something real together in the heart of the city.

And trust us… this one is going to be special.

We’ve got some truly exceptional performances lined up that we can’t wait to share with you over the coming days. Some familiar faces. Some unexpected ones. All deeply aligned with the spirit of what The Button Factory has become.
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LIVE COMEDY SHOWCASE (6PM)
Annie Guo
Elliot ‘Woody’ Wood
Laura Donaghey
Sophie Stone

[Intermission]

Ajula Prakash
Alex Petropavlovskiy
Adi Das
Joel Vinsen

More announcements very soon ❤️

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Date: Saturday, 13th June

Time: 4:30pm — 2am

Location: 2 Abbey St, Auckland

Tickets: Early Birds Now Available

These guys are amazing
and they’re playing at our birthday!

Ozi Ozaa

Ozi Ozaa brings the sounds of Ghanaian highlife and afrobeat to New Zealand. Led by master percussionist, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Yaw Asamadu, this large ensemble packs a punch of horns and percussion.

“A joyful and jaw dropping fusion of afro-grooves and jazz that hits you like a burst of sonic sunshine” — Phil Jackson, BBC

Arua

is a traditional music artist from Solomon Islands, Willie performs solo or collaborates with friends from Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Australia, New Zealand and around the world.

His live solo or collaboration performances include traditional and modern renditions of 300 to 600 hundred years old songs & dances of his Polynesian Avaiki roots flavoured with Melanesian influences of his country Solomon Islands and its South Sea Island neighbours-Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea. Arua also conducts workshops at community gatherings, schools and at festivals- Teaching, learning and collaborating the traditional songs and dances from the unique cultures of the south sea Islands.

Gabriella Gonzalez

Born in Buenos Aires, repping Aotearoa since 2005 — Gabriella Gonzalez brings the heat with deep house, techno, Latin, and Afro-infused rhythms.

A true mood curator, Gabriella has been making waves and supporting international artists throughout NZ: Tauranga, Wellington, Queenstown, Christchurch and beyond.
Catch her behind the decks at our 2nd Birthday on June 13th!

Marcos Alonso

With a smile that steps into the room before he does, Marcos Alonso lights up the dancefloor with his effervescent style.

A veteran of dancefloors from Europe to Aotearoa, Marcos is a long-time DJ, music producer, and the driving force behind boutique label Sqeaky Wheels.

Naomi Pitcher

Naomi will be bringing her spectacular fire hoop and LED hoop acts to the Button Factory’s birthday celebration on June 13th, and she can't wait to share in the fun and excitement she's known for. Make sure you say hi!

Naomi has an energy that is truly contagious. She loves to sidestep the ordinary, fueled by a burning passion for music, dance, and circus arts. Naomi will be bringing her spectacular fire hoop and LED hoop acts to the Button Factory’s birthday celebration on June 13th, and she can't wait to share in the fun and excitement of honoring a creative venue we all love so much. A professional hula hooper for five years, Naomi is constantly adding new skills to her repertoire. Make sure to come say hi—she always loves meeting new faces!

Oliver Carruthers

Ollie is a contemporary dancer and performer whose credits span stage, film, TV, and music, including Black Grace, WOW, Empire of the Sun, Spartacus, and Evil Dead Burn.

Ollie is a freelance performer based in Tāmaki Makaurau, working across stage, television, and film. His performance credits include Footnote New Zealand Dance, The New Zealand Dance Company, Black Grace, World of WearableArt, Carl Cox, Rhythm and Vines, and Splore. He has also appeared in music videos and digital content for Empire of the Sun, Louis Baker, Hollie Smith, and Flamingo Pier. His most recent screen credits include Spartacus and Evil Dead Burn, as well as body-doubling for AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys.

Fiber Dumortier

French-born Fiber is a lighting designer with more than 10 years in live music production, crafting immersive experiences through light, video mapping, and custom-built lighting.

Originally from France, Fiber has worked as a lighting designer for the live music industry for over 10 years. He constantly seeks immersive storytelling, using light, video mapping, and homemade light sources to give the audience a memorable experience.

Discovering a new passion for woodworking while based in New Zealand, the French creative debuts a new journey into art using recycled materials.

Mixing physical sculpture and digital art, Fiber aims to create art pieces where each element enhances each other, bringing joy and happiness to the audience, as well as sharing knowledge and inviting everyone to be creative too.

Josh Ortus & Te Ahi Ora

Te Ahi Ora has worked with over 80,000 participants across 184 schools, sharing the power of fire and flow arts to bring people together. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned spinner, you're invited to join the Fire Circle and experience the magic for yourself.

For thousands of years, people gathered around fire—it healed, connected, and united us. Te Ahi Ora has shared this experience with 80,000+ participants across 184 schools, using fire and flow arts to build stronger communities.
Enter the Circle!
At The Button Factory's 2nd Birthday on June 13, you can learn to dance with fire in a safe, guided environment. Our expert team will equip and empower you every step of the way.

Safety: Tie back long hair and avoid wigs or loose clothing.

Glade

Glade is the visual project of Geo Seato, a multidisciplinary artist blending light, sound, and space through experimental projection. His work spans festivals, immersive experiences, and installations across Europe and New Zealand.

Glade is the visual project of Geo Seato, an Aotearoa based light maker who loves to create immersive spaces and environments. Playing with organic textures and evolving patterns, Geo uses projection and video to bring the world to life. Geo has worked with production teams from all over the world, curating spaces and building visual experiences for people to explore.

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