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The Space Invader is Back!

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This Friday marks the return of one of France's leading dance music exports who turns the whole art of dj-ing on its tete with mind blowing 4 decks performances complete with efx and impromptu keytar performances. Please be upstanding for Joachim Garruard, the space invader is back!!! Joining him will be Gallery regular Jerome Isma – Ae who's main room performances have become eagerly anticipated and a return to Ministry for Glenn Morrison. The Bar meanwhile is hosted by Ultra who welcome Audio Jack to headline proceedings alongside Ben Nott.

It was at the Boy club in Paris in 1989, that Joachim first began to DJ. His success at the Boy led him to immerse himself in the universe of writing and production at the heart of radio Maxximum, France's first national radio entirely devoted to dance. This work propelled him to become a digital pioneer and create along with Jean-Charles Carre, his own recording studio in the heart of Paris which allowed him to remix, arrange and produce artists such as David Guetta, Jean-Michel Jarre, Paul Johnson, Deep Dish, David Bowie, OMD, Kylie Minogue, Mylene Farmer, Cassius, Ceronne, Moby, Robbie Rivera and many more. He also created in 2000, the label Gumprod, in association with David Guetta and Jean-Charles Carre.

More than a simple DJ and producer, Joachim developed a brand new concept which fused the DJ world with live musical improvisation, creating a genuine show, which was an instant success and attracted attention from all four corners of the globe. This was further enhanced when he created a community which he named, Space Invaders. Yet whilst live shows were gaining a strongly loyal fanbase for Joachim, his production was also gaining him a good deal of attention when in 2001, he co- wrote and co-produced David Guetta's "Just a little more love" album, which featured the number one hit "Love, don't let me go", staying at 12 weeks at the top of the charts and selling over 500,000 copies in France alone.

2004 and 2005 were busy years for Joachim respectively. He co-produced David Guetta's The World is Mine. This all led to the creation of the F*** me i'm Famous record label along with David. 2009 saw Joachim receive the Best French Producer accolade from Only for DJ's magazine. Other notable mentions include the release of Toolroom Knights, a double CD on the prestigious English label, as well as launching his own iPhone application and producing remixes for the likes of Tocadisco, Felix Da Housecat, Robbie Rivera and Basement Jaxx.

2010 sees Joachim come in 3rd position in Radio FG's Top World DJ's ranking as well as putting pen to paper and signing a deal with Unlimited Productions, producers of Tiesto and Ferry Corsten, taking his Space Invaders themed show to new heights and infinitely pushing the boundaries.

Joining him will be Gallery regular and favourite Jerome Isma – Ae who continues to release a steady stream of massive tunes and remixes including a remix of seminal anthem ‘Hold that Sucker Down’ which has been a huge track at The Gallery of late. Jetting in from his native Canada Glenn Morrison makes a welcome return to The Gallery with his trance house sound making him a huge hit the world over. Gallery residents Gavyn Mytchel and The Viceroy warm up and finish off proceedings respectively for what promises to be a truly epic Box experience.

The Bar meanwhile is hosted by Ultra who welcome Audio Jack to headline proceedings alongside Ben Nott whilst rising stars Dhavid, Damian Gee and James Burgess b2b JIM also get in on the act.


posted on: 14 May 2010