Button Pusher — Recording, Rehearsal & Film
Space overview
Button Pusher is a private Melbourne recording studio and creative space for recording, rehearsals, filmed performances and photography. For bookings and enquiries, please DM @buttonpusher_ on Instagram — the best way to reach us.
Button Pusher is a working music space with a vintage analogue recording studio, a live room and a lounge. The equipment and character of the rooms provide a distinctive setting for recording sessions, rehearsals, photography and film. Projection facilities and large Altec speakers also support listening sessions and screenings. Bands have recorded and performed in the space as part of many live-session films for BP, KEXP and more. Button Pusher has hosted advertising and film productions, fashion editorial shoots, alongside recording sessions, live performances and screenings. An outdoor area is also available.
Plenty Road, Preston, Melbourne. Street parking and loading access are available. Visits and hire are by appointment; please enquire for arrival details.
Features and facilities
Access features
- Load in access
General features
- Change Room
- Shower
- 24/7 access
- Free wifi
- Fridge
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Toilets
Performance features
- Dressing room
Specialist features
- Backdrop rolls
- Backstage storage
- Drop-down blue and green screens
- Drum kit
- Green room
- Mixing console
- Monitor speakers
- PA system
- Piano
- Power amplifiers
- Preamplifiers
- Reference monitors
- Screens
- speaker cabinets
Technology features
- Audio system
Location
Address
Preston, 3072
Access Hours
Monday–Friday: 5 pm–12:30 am Weekends: 10 am till late By appointment.
For bookings and enquiries, please contact us via Instagram DM: @buttonpusher_. This is the best way to reach us.
https://www.instagram.com/buttonpusher_/
Guide rates
Recording with engineer from $75/hour or $600 for an eight-hour day. Dry hire available by quotation.
Every project is different. Get in touch to discuss your requirements, scope and budget.
Rehearsals with backline available: $130 for four hours.
Analogue tape recording, live performance filming, and film or photography location hire are available by quotation. Please include your intended use, preferred dates and group size when enquiring.
Getting here
Transport options
- Bus
- Train
- Tram
Conveniently located directly on the Route 86 tram line. Buses and trams within 15 mins walking distance
Parking
On street parking at front and Thomas street .


