Step into Tauranga’s vibrant live music venue—a funky, art-filled space where creativity thrives. We’re a home for bold sounds, intimate gigs, and unforgettable performances, connecting local legends and global artists with passionate crowds.
Proudly nurturing NZ talent and beyond, we celebrate all genres, skill levels, and the magic of live music.
We are powered by an incredible community of music lovers, volunteers, and artists, we’re more than a venue—we’re a movement.
Upcoming gigs
"The future of music lies in the hands of small venues and the artists who play them." – Billy Bragg
Epizo Bangoura with Alice Sea at The Jam FactoryFri, 28 NovThe Jam Factory
Mads Harrop Band at The Jam FactoryFri, 05 DecTauranga
Andrew London Duo at The Jam FactorySat, 06 DecThe Jam Factory
'The Bell' Puppets & Juggling show at The Jam FactorySun, 07 DecThe Jam Factory
Marian and Tracey at The Jam FactorySat, 13 DecThe Jam Factory
Mike Garner + Guests at the Jam FactorySat, 10 JanTauranga
Marine/Simonson/Wiskari at The Jam FactoryFri, 16 JanThe Jam Factory
Sam Bartells at The Jam FactorySat, 17 JanThe Jam Factory
Hayden Chisholm and Unwind at the Jam FactoryTue, 10 FebTauranga
Volunteer in Our SpacesBecome an Incubator Vollie!The Incubator Creative Hub
Band & Deliver -Youth band initiative
Special Projects Feature:
Kaupapa
Band & Deliver is back for its second year at the Jam Factory—an electrifying platform for young musicians to play, learn, and grow. Whether they dream of rocking the stage or mastering live production, this project gives them the hands-on experience and confidence to thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Meet the Team Behind the Magic
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Aaron Wright – Music educator (Tauranga Boys’ College) and seasoned musician.
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Marc Anderson – Festival producer and music industry veteran (worked with legends like Prince, Michael Jackson, and Tom Jones).
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Nigel Gregory & Bret Williams (Jam Factory) – Committed to creating opportunities for young talent to flourish.
"Band & Deliver is all about giving young musos a chance to perform, produce, and connect in a fun, professional setting. When I was starting out, there was nothing like this—now, we’re helping the next generation go further." – Marc Anderson
Last Year’s Highlights
Season one featured explosive acts from Otumoetai College, Pāpāmoa College, Tauranga Boys’ College, and independent artists. This year? Bigger. Louder. Better.
Supported by: Creative Communities Scheme Tauranga, Maca Productions, The Incubator Creative Hub & dedicated volunteers.
Want in? If you’re a school-age performer (solo, duo, or band) or a sponsor eager to back the next wave of talent—get in touch!
Our space
Location
The Jam Factory is located in the Historic Village at 159, 17th Avenue -Tauranga. The Village was formerly a museum site back in the day, and features clusters of historic buildings - some relocated from historical places around New Zealand. The Village is home to 6 art galleries, designer boutiques, artisan shops, vinyl/record store, a barber, dance studios, The Whipped Baker Café, Whakairo Māori carving studio, a theatre, a boutique cinema, sculpture trails, murals, craft workshops, ceramics & pottery studios, a restaurant, The Men's Shed, a photography studio and plant nursery, upcycled clothing boutiques and many community organisations.
Type of events
Our venue can be used for a range of events including; Music performances, theatre shows, comedy performance, dance performances, corporate creative functions, meetings, team building workshops and yoga classes.
Parking
We have free on-street parking spaces on 17th Avenue. Performers can arrange with the team to get access for packing and unpacking gear.
The ART!
The Stage Isn’t the Only Thing That Rocks Here. We teamed up with killer local artist Rachel Denny and Nick Eggleston to bomb the walls with neon rebellion.
Our Team
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