“I got sober about twelve years ago” says @jennifercardini, “and that completely changed my career. “I found that I had my own energy, I didn’t have to depend on anything else. and travelling with a hangover was always a nightmare!” a tip to prolong your raving for a lifetime

“I see one million times more ageism in online events,” says @jennifercardini. “I got a lot of horrible comments doing online mixes. People hiding behind the anonymity.”

“It’s crazy to tell people: after this or that age you should not go out. My friends ask me ‘are you still doing this?’” says @jennifercardini. @Jaguarworldwide points to @anniemacmanus’ Before Midnight parties as an inclusive model for raving at any age.

“It’s crazy how brainwashed we are with the idea that after 35 your life is over. the narrative is completely wrong.” @Jennifercardini. “And raving and dancing are good for your mental and physical health [at any age].”

“The amount of passion and creativity you put into a project when you’re older is the same as when you are 25,” says @jennifercardini. But often older female artists can become invisible creatively. She cites Madonna as an artist she loves that the press has turned on.

“We have a lot to learn from the younger generation. Inclusivity comes naturally to a lot of young people. my generation is not very inclusive.” Says @jennifercardini. “Nowadays there is a space to talk about these things,” agrees @jaguarworldwide

“When the scene started, you had a lot more older people. I remember raving with the older hippies.” @jennifercardini reminisces about Paris back in the day, when dance music was strictly a counterculture.

“If we [as DJs] only take big shows, the scene is not sustainable. Nothing new will come. You need to support the underground, support queer parties, where so many new ideas come from.” @jennifercardini

“Intergenerational communication is the best way to fight ageism,” says @jennifercardini. “It’s really important for artists my age to communicate with younger artists and club era.” And vice versa: Jaguar points out the debt that young female/queer DJs owe to the pioneers

“Sometimes as a queer or minority artist you end up ‘making it’ a lot later than others. If you then face ageism you are at another disadvantage.” @jennifercardini is talking to @JaguarWorldwide and Tia Korpe about Ageing in Club Culture on the Outdoor stage