Leah Maynard: Faces in Music - Illegal Blackburn Raves and Bad Police

Leah Maynard might not be a household name, but for anyone who lived through the electric nights of Madchester or lost themselves in the sweaty, bass-soaked haze of an illegal warehouse rave, she’s nothing short of iconic. A product of Blackley’s grit and resilience, Leah didn’t just witness the rise of the Hacienda and the Manchester music scene-she helped shape its heartbeat. From spinning under strobe lights in Manchester’s derelict playgrounds to wild Ibiza escapades with pop icons, Leah’s story is the untold chapter of a movement that shook music, culture, and the establishment itself.
This is Leah’s story-raw, unfiltered, and unforgettable.
Check out ‪@PaulB_SceneStories‬ for Leah's FULL interview and Scrapbook❤️
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[@PaulBSceneStories]

Leah is a legend , I really enjoyed the afternoon doing these videos with you 😀

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@@PaulBSceneStories she’s so cool!

[@waynesilverman3048]

I remember getting given a acid house hoodie orange and Brown I think, psychedelic patterns , I was small for my age maybe 9 when i got the top but I remember my dad saying 'Aciiiid!' At the time ,they must of made them tops for their kids as well 60s fashion came back as well as the acid tabs as well ,flares ect