[7][8] He lived in Southampton until the age of 26[9] before relocating to Manchester where he had a studio and ran a night club and record label, both called Garuda.

[33] Emery released "Concrete Angel" with Christina Novelli in 2012, and was voted as "Tune of the Year" by listeners of Armin van Buuren's Radioshow A State of Trance.

[36] On 1 April 2016, Emery released his third studio album 100 Reasons to Live, featuring collaborations with Alex & Sierra, Janet Devlin, Lawson and Christina Novelli, the remixes of the album was titled 1000 Reasons to Live, featuring remixes of artists such as Ferry Corsten, Giuseppe Ottaviani and Ashley Wallbridge.

[38][39] On 30 January 2017, Emery released a single titled "Saving Light" with artists Standerwick and Haliene on the Canadian label Monstercat.

The song and its music video were a collaboration with the charity Ditch The Label in an effort to prevent bullying among children and young adults.

[51] In 2006, Emery remixed "Flow" by Vinny Troia and Jaidene Veda on Curvve Recordings, which climbed to #24 on Billboard magazine's "Hot Dance Club Play" charts.

[70] They climbed to international stardom by hiring a ghost-producer to create their songs and buying many Twitter followers, while dressing in ludicrous clothing and wigs.

[73] Wallbridge revealed that the project came to light during a drunken conversation in a pub, which purpose was to "have a laugh" and satirise the clichés in dance culture.

[76] CVNT5 ended up winning number two on the rankings despite their efforts, likely due to another individual paying the magazine's Editor In Chief with a diamond-encrusted watch.

[77] Critics felt that the video served as criticism to DJ Mag's list; referring to the time in 2015 where DJs Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike won first place under suspicious circumstances, specifically by vote buying and having staff members walk around with iPads at their performing venues to secure extra votes.

[79] The series was directed by Matt Enlow, written by Emery, Alex Madden and Geraint Jones, and featured Paul Holowaty, Taylor Misiak, Dillon Francis, and Pete Tong.

[80] Emery revealed through Facebook that the project encountered many issues during its production, including "tears", "screaming", and lawsuits, but managed to complete it in time.

Laserface was a concert series running from 2017 to 2020, featuring high-powered laser displays synchronized with his live DJ sets.

[94] The series set new standards for laser integration in live music, influencing Emery’s subsequent projects, including LSR/CITY.

[95] Laserface performances, such as the one at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, showcased over 100 lasers, demonstrating its scale and impact on EDM production.

[96] In 2021, Gareth Emery introduced LSR/CITY, an immersive electronic dance music project that integrates synchronized laser displays, 3D digital environments, and live performances.

Following its success, the LSR/CITY V2 tour expanded to multiple cities across North America, incorporating live vocals and on-stage music to enhance the experience.

[99][100] In 2024, the LSR/CITY V3 tour expanded to 13 cities, featuring advanced laser systems and 3D visuals, with a sold-out performance at Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum as a highlight.

[101][102] Emery plans to debut the LSR/CITY: CYBERPUNK tour in 2025, featuring custom-built lasers, a cyberpunk-inspired theme, and live performances.

"[103] Gareth Emery's production aliases include GTR, Cupa, Digital Blues and a house project under the name Runaway.