Gaet Allard – Detailed CV
French Drummer • Producer • Songwriter • Composer • Artist
Based in London, UK
Endorsed by Murat Diril Cymbals and Los Cabos Drumsticks (since 2021)
Professional Profile
Gaet Allard is an internationally touring drummer, producer, and songwriter known for his energetic stage presence, versatility, and musicality. He has performed across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and the Middle East, collaborating with major artists such as James Bay, Snow Patrol, Alex Hepburn, Bonobo, Gaby Moreno, and many more. He also releases his own music under the project Solar Parachute.
Education & Training
2007 – Graduated with Gold Medal in Jazz Drums, Paris Conservatory (France)
2010 – Graduated from Musicians Institute, Los Angeles (USA)
Touring & Performance Experience
2008 – North Africa Tour
Tour with Djerba International – Morocco & Tunisia
2009 – USA Tour (Natty Rico)
Performed in:
Washington
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
New York
2011 – European Tour with Bonobo
Countries: France, Italy, Sweden, Germany
2013 – European & International Touring with Alex Hepburn
Key performances:
NRJ Music Awards – Palais des Festivals, Cannes (FR)
The Great Escape Festival
LIFE Summit – Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat (FR)
Tempo Ciney Festival (BE)
SWR3 New Pop Festival (DE)
Baloise Session (CH)
Foire aux Vins d’Alsace Festival (FR)
Heitere Open Air (CH)
Stars in Town (CH)
Papillons de Nuit (FR)
Rock Oz’Arènes (CH)
British Summer Time Festival – London (UK)
Montreux Jazz Festival
2014 – French Tour with Souleyman Diamanka
Major venues:
Zénith Strasbourg
Zénith Toulouse
Zénith Montpellier
Zénith Nantes
Olympia Paris
Eurockéennes de Belfort
Francofolies
2017 – The Ohlala Cabaret Show (International Residency)
Teatro de la Luz, Madrid – 4 months (6 shows/week)
L’Alhambra, Paris – 6 months (4 shows/week)
Kloten, Switzerland – 10 shows
2018–Present – International Touring with Stoptoi Company
Performed in: Canada • Israel • Hong Kong • France • Belgium • Switzerland • Portugal • Spain • UK • Hungary • Netherlands • Denmark • Norway • Latvia
2019 – James Bay
Commercial / advertising recording session
2019 – Festival Performances with Gaby Moreno
Multiple European festivals
2019 – Brazil Tour with The Rodeo
Cities:
Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
Salvador
2019–2025 – Oh My God It's The Church (Major Festival Touring)
Key festival appearances:
Glastonbury Festival (multiple years)
Boomtown Festival
Wilderness Festival
El Dorado Festival
Kendal Calling
The Secret Garden Party
Bestival
Shambala Festival
Leopallooza
Standon Calling
Nibley Festival
Greenbelt Festival
Garorock (France)
Studio, Recording & Production Work
Recording sessions for James Bay (2019)
Multiple studio collaborations with major and emerging artists
Composer, arranger, producer for Solar Parachute
Personal Artistic Project – Solar Parachute
Solo project where Gaet writes, produces, sings, and plays guitar
Releases original music blending rock, alternative, storytelling, and emotional energy
Performs live with full band setup
International Experience Summary
Gaet has performed in over 20 countries, including:
France, UK, USA, Canada, Brazil, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Israel, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Hungary, Denmark, Norway, Latvia, Morocco, Tunisia, and more.
Endorsements
Murat Diril Cymbals (since 2021)
Los Cabos Drumsticks (since 2021)