Alyssa Speight

Hey guys! I’m Lys (legal name Alyssa if you’re curious). I started writing and presenting for Acid Rain before I’d ever even been to a rave. Despite my naivete, I fell fast. In love with the music, the scene, the people, all of it.

Manchester City Council have just announced a £250,000 fund to support grassroots music venues. The fund is a direct result of increased earnings from the steady rise in high-profile gigs taking place in the city. Who will see that?