James’s rise from local DJ to major league player has been meteoric by anyone’s standards,

Today he commands the respect of the some of the most revered house DJs in the world as well as audiences in excess of 2,000 people. His route to the top has been one based on his love of the music and commitment to the scene. Now one of the most influential people in dance music, James Algate is the consummate professional and a hugely effective DJ.

James is committed to seriously good house music. His route to the top began locally where he spun, like many others, for local crowds in bars and small clubs. His talent and professionalism soon landed him a string of gigs up and down the country before his calling card was dealt. Whilst in Ibiza , Godskitchen promoter and advocate of all things funky – Tyrone De Savrey granted James the chance to spin on the terrace at Amnesia in an ‘I bet you’re crap’ –

‘I bet I’m not’ kind of show down. James proved his talent, much to the dismay of Tyrone

and had the terrace rocking for hours. And that is where it all began…

It was that set that led to his most prestigious residency to date. Having impressed the promoters so much James was reeled in to host the then unheard of night Babooshka at CODE Code became the venue that put Mr Algate firmly on the DJing leader board where he cut his teeth playing alongside DJ luminaries such as Danny Rampling, David Morales, Erick Morillo and Frankie Knuckles week in week out.

The summer of 2001 saw James return to Ibiza and back to Godskitchen this year as weekly host of Babooshka on the terrace. A blinding summer ensued where James continued to build contacts, prestige and an army of adoring fans. Fourteen events throughout the summer meant the baby Babooshka had grown into a full sized clubbing force and James had grown with it. Taking full advantage of the white island, James of course was invited to spin at pre parties at the legendary Mambos and the newest contender at the time Coastline.

On July 29 th 2001 James made his festival debut at the awesome Godskitchen Global Gathering. Yet again hosting the Babooshka arena as a true resident, he was joined by house heavy weights Harry ‘Choo Choo’ Romero, Allister Whitehead, Junior Sanchez,

Joey Negro, Jazzy M, Norman Jay and many more in front of a sell out crowd of 25,000 revelers. This proved to be a day that went down in dance music history and one that set James up firmly for 2002.

Now firmly affiliated with the Babooshka brand, 2002 saw James further his commitment.

He spent another hugely successful season in Ibiza , this time holding fort at the back room

in Eden and Godskitchen Global Gathering 2002 was truly a stunning spectacle.

The only UK dance festival to sell out in the UK , James this time spun to 35,000 clubbers on the hottest day in the UK .

James has since been booked for regular appearances at Passion, Golden and Thompsons Garage In Belfast. He also played guest sets for Galaxy 102.2 and Ministry of Sound Radio all adding further credibility to his DJing profile and ensuring he picks up more and more fans on the way.

The past 2 years have seen James continue his quest for DJ super stardom and build himself a reputation as one of the most consistent and reliable DJs around. As Godskitchen shifted their musical policy slightly so they found a place for James in many of their line ups and he quickly became a staple of the GK family playing sets alongside the biggest names in the business every week at AIR (the venue previously known as CODE). This commitment to the club has earned him loyal followers and has provided a platform he can now build on.

Now in 2004 James is quite the accomplished DJ. So much so that he has moved the talent into the studio … and the result has been very impressive. His first track ‘Sweet Child’ under his Punk Rok guise was one of the most inspired house records of the year. Sampling the Guns & Roses track of the same name James delivered a sensational tribal beast that had the disco rocking all summer and beyond. It received huge support from Erick Morillo, Steve Lawler, Nic Fanciulli and Radio 1 DJ Fergie.

Having realised his musical potential James is heading straight back into the studio with his Punk Rok hat on to whisk up some more dancefloor weapons.

Catch him if you can … it’ll be worth the effort…

For press enquiries and/or bookings please contact Claire Ashman @ Plus One PR

on 01926 840 394 or email Claire@plusonepr.com

BACK TO SITE