In this follow-up video, I sit down with Leah as she shares her incredible scrapbook filled with memories and artifacts from her days on the Manchester clubbing scene. From designing outfits for MC Tunes and his backing singers to backstage passes and flyers from legendary nights, Leah’s scrapbook is a treasure trove of music history.
Leah reveals fascinating stories about the Hacienda, the Acid House scene, and iconic figures like Tony Wilson. She recalls Wilson’s outspoken nature, his TV show The Other Side of Midnight, and the controversy surrounding attempts to shut down the Hacienda for drugs. We also explore the transformative impact of Ecstasy on Manchester’s nightlife, with Leah sharing the saying, “Ecstasy taught white people how to dance.”
Leah reminisces about helping DJ Stu Allan move house, discovering two containers of records, and being gifted 1,000 vinyl records for her efforts. She showcases clippings about the Thunderdome nightclub fire, banned Acid House parties, and the infamous ecstasy lab busts—debunking myths about where the drug was produced.
From backstage passes for Happy Mondays at GMEX to tickets for New Order at the NEC in 1989, Leah’s scrapbook takes us back to an unforgettable era. She shares hilarious anecdotes about Ibiza adventures with New Order and Bez’s infamous driving mishaps. She also shows hologram cards she dropped at the Hacienda, creating dazzling light displays on the dancefloor.
At the end, Leah names her favorite track from the era: Good Together by A Certain Ratio—a fitting nod to the unity and creativity of the Manchester music scene.
Dive into this rich collection of stories, artifacts, and personal memories that capture the spirit of Manchester’s music revolution.
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