You were recently in the studio with K-Complex and Ben Bennett making some tunage. How did this work? Did you already have ideas running about in your head that you wanted to realise? Or was it just totally starting from scratch?

I certainly was and it went really well thank you, I'm really pleased with them both!  I had a few ideas about how I wanted the tune to sound before I went into the studio, but took a few of my favourite records with me as well to go through with Ben.  Once we both got together though, our ideas flowed nicely together with a guest appearance from yours truly on one of the tracks - which is called Broken!!

Is production something you seriously want to pursue in your life or do you just see it as something to run alongside the DJing?

Production isn't something that I've really thought about until recently -  I've always wanted to concentrate solely on my DJing as I'm still quite new at it.  After being in the studio though I can see how it becomes so addictive, it is so much fun!  However, for now, those are the only Cally Gage tunes that you will be hearing.

A few weeks ago you were made resident at Twist, one of the biggest afterparties in the country. How did you feel when you were told the news? What's it like playing there?

I felt great, I had played at Twist a few times before and really enjoyed the party, the crowd and the atmosphere.  To be made the only female resident at the No 1 after party in London is amazing, especially as I have also been made resident at the No 1 Hard House Superclub - Frantic.

What have been the best and worst things about this summer for you?

Probably the worst thing has been the shit weather,  what's that all about, lol?!!

With regards to DJing, I can honestly say that there hasn't been a bad time, so far it is all good.  I have played at most of the biggest nights, got to play b2b with some amazing DJ's and have got to do what I love the most, all summer play great music to great clubbers.

Does the driving around the country and lack of sleep and so on ever get to you? How do you get yourself through this effort mentally?

It doesn't really get to me that much to be honest, as long as I have a bit of good company and can have a drink or two after my set, I am happy. The only way to get through it all really, is to sleep all day over the weekend!  The gigs that I get to play certainly make up for all the travelling that I have to do anyway.

You will be playing at the mighty Storm vs Frantic soundclash at The Emporium in Coalville on September 24th in what is sure to be an epic battle. Have you ever been to Storm? If not, what have you heard about this club?

I used to go to Storm all the time as a clubber, as its only about 45 minutes away from my house.  Me and my friends regularly used to make the trip to Coalville and always had a great time.  The good thing about Storm is that they have always had a loyal following with great line ups each time, so you're always guaranteed to have an amazing time when you go, roll on Frantic vs Storm, its going to be immense.

What kind of stuff do you think you will be playing on the night? It's been great to hear your playing some filth again recently!

I'm already looking at what tracks I'm going to play as it's a real honour to get the chance to take on the Main Room at such a wicked venue. Since being made resident at Twist it has given me the opportunity to explore the harder edge of hard house and I'm loving it. taking me back to my roots!

Which out of all the recent Frantic events have you enjoyed the most?

Again, I have to say that my most enjoyable gig to date has to be Timeless at The KoKo Club back in March.  It was great to be up on that main stage, in my favourite venue, playing all the classics, I absolutely loved it - it was amazing.  I can't wait for the next Timeless in October - bring it on Mr Whitby!

Aside from music and DJing, what else are you really passionate about in life? What would you pursue as a career ambition if you weren't spinning tunes?

I am quite passionate about Rose wine actually - it tastes just like strawberry juice! No seriously, apart from hard house there really isn't much else that I'm passionate about, apart from my boyfriend - there just isn't the time!

I danced for about 15 years when I was younger but gave it up because I discovered clubbing and it all just got a bit too hard - maybe I would have pursued that as a career if I wasn't spinning tunes.

And finally if you could go back in time and change one thing...what would it be?

I don't think I would go back and change anything to be honest, if I did I wouldn't be who I am or where I am now - I am quite happy thank you!

Pictures courtesy of Ben Thomas