Rave lifers tell us why it's acceptable to go raving aged 37 (and beyond)

What would you say to someone who told you 37 is too old to go clubbing?

You're never too old. Why stop doing something that you love doing. Age is just a number.

What is it you love about clubbing?

The excitement leading up to the night (as we don't get out as often). Buying new clothes for it. The fact that there is always such a large group of us that go out. Generally we go out of town, to Glasgow or something, so even the journey there and back is part of the experience. It's also generally the only time we all get a chance to meet up together.

Is it a similar crew you used to rave with back in the day?

Yeah pretty much. We have had a few additions along the way.

So how bad are the hangovers these days?

Haha... It's not that they are any worse, it's just that they last longer. The lack of sleep alongside the vast volume of alcohol has a worse effect on an older body. Before, I could easily go out, work the next day then go out that same evening. Now I need to be off for at least the following day and I would say I don't feel normal again for three or four days.

I already feel like that and I'm 26, is that bad?

Maybe not enough practice in when you were younger?

So who's your favourite DJ?

I'm quite eclectic when it comes to dance music. I love techno, I love trance, I love house. I could happily go to any event and dance all night to any genre. My favourite at the moment, as it does change frequently, is Nina Kraviz. Right now she is on her A game and delivers consistently.