Fontaines D.C. - Boys In The Better Land (Reading Festival 2022)

[@tomgrogan4430]

‘If you’re a rockstar, dexter, pornstar doesn’t matter what you are ‘

[@zacknoble3730]

Didn’t even notice that when I was there 😍

[@caprise-music6722]

Who is dexter?

[@Tyler-oz8xf]

@@caprise-music6722 the guy they brought on stage

[@Iheartaryansimhadri]

@@Squidditchyes

[@holywoodbitch]

grian being class as always

[@PeterJacksonFilms]

I taught Dexter in Years 7 and 8, watched his love of music blossom every year after with him popping into my room with new suggestions etc… and Fontaines were the first of them that I’d never heard and really vibed with. So to see this, is mind blowing. Dexter adores the band and absolutely smashed it on stage

[@roryturner9773]

loved lord of the rings from you too

[@angelainwood1098]

He was fabulous!

[@279atcardiff2]

@@roryturner9773 but the way he managed Huddersfield Town left a lot to be desired…

[@jaye.0512]

I know him from school and can confirm he’s a great dude as well I can’t believe that’s him

[@PeterJacksonFilms]

@@279atcardiff2 it was a long time a go, different game back then

[@urielol6762]

i love the way dexter was a little fast but the boys just followed him

[@pablofitzy]

The drummer did a phenomenal job to be fair.

[@ip3948]

0:18 Carlos asks Dexter if he can play it fast. Dexter says he can. Carlos says lets play it fast. So Dexter does.

[@MickythegaS]

I love that they changed the lyrics, in the first verse at 1:48 to "Rockstar, DexStar, Pornstar".... Class Act.

[@youngvillainy7206]

Didn’t even notice that! Absolutely brilliant

[@Globaldave1970]

I'm 61 and it reduced me to tears of sheer joy.

[@querolloguey]

I think I've listened to this song at least 100 times, and this is still the best version. Fuck yeah, Dexter.

[@patrickryan5570]

Dexter has a smile that would light up Wembley stadium - what a lovely chap - the boy's from the better land - the band really try to make Dexter relax into the performance - the base player is lost in his own world oblivious the the Dexter - Moments like this really make great memories.

[@amelialefevre]

I kept seeing his sign on the big screen when I was in the crowd, when he came on stage I was so happy for him, must’ve been a dream come true. Massive respect to fontaines

[@oggabob]

Yeah I got one video of them playing and when I looked at it back they had his sign saying “Can I play guitar on boys in the betterland” with a cute smiley face

[@ianallardyce4222]

Man I love Fontaines keeping rock alive in that generation. The pendulum is swinging back.

[@senna1995]

the pendulum is absolutely not swinging, but good bands that stick will continue to pop up here and there

[@CurveOfTheMoon]

No words for how much I love this!!! SO much joy on that stage, such lovely lads to welcome Dexter so warmly- absolutely *brilliant*!!!🌟

[@MM.20]

@@anfieldl4416 Ed why are you here

[@anfieldl4416]

@@MM.20 uuhhm Why not?

[@MM.20]

@@anfieldl4416 💩🤪🤪💯💯👑👑😎😍🙈😁😁🤭😈🥵🥵🥵🥶😩😩

[@techyesblade2506]

Yo this guy it's litteraly my best friend what the shit

[@caprise-music6722]

Who is dexter?

[@adamjwells]

Amazing. Dexter is the year above my lad in school and in his own band. Maybe they could support the Fontaines?! What an amazing thing to do and such confidence for a boy so young. Fair play to the Fontaines, they really welcomed him in and looked like they were enjoying it as much as he was. A forever memory for him I’m sure. Brilliant.

[@victorvague3751]

thats the kind of love this world needs

[@KINGMONKEY1989]

Dexter getting to live out every indie kids dream of playing with your favourite band. Brilliant.

[@fontainesdcfangroup]

Fontaines D.C are lovely lads, this proves it. Brilliant performance by Dexter. 😍

[@caprise-music6722]

Who is dexter?

[@CooksAndLooks]

I’ve watched this so many times over the years and it makes me smile in pleasure every stinking time 😊😊❤

[@spraymie]

This makes me love them even more

[@theDyingArts]

The comments here are just an avalanche of positivity praising Dexter. GO get em' Dexter, that was your day.

[@NosajKnows]

this bad will never be appreciated as much as they deserve to be. painfully good.

[@carlalopes8060]

They are brilliant!

[@dale7226]

This is a bit pessimistic?

[@fivestarman5130]

Honestly I don't really mind that. They're at the point where they're getting great exposure but they aren't getting a lot of mainstream attention From what I've personally seen in the past, many rock bands are often their most raw and creative at this point in their career and it leads to music that feels way more passionate than what's usually circulating on the charts

[@noelyking400]

Finsbury park sold out in July 2025. 50 thousand

[@NosajKnows]

@@noelyking400 is that enough? i want more!!

[@forensicsband]

Fair play to that lad jumping on stage in front of all those people, especially after getting handed a 2 grand guitar 🤩

[@neverforever4787]

This is so sweet. A moment that will rank amongst one of the best of this young man's life

[@lucasmckeown6450]

i already know i’m gonna watch this video over and over

[@Annie-cb]

I can't stop watching it! Everything about it is just glorious

[@benfry7300]

3 weeks later and I’m still watching it 😂

[@alicevictoriaaw]

dexters outfit is iconic

[@ceterisparibus6261]

this song sound sooo much better live than in the album..... i love their first album now. They had hints of commercial genius really early on!

[@elder.flower]

If you skip to 2:45 you can see Carlos telling Dexter to stop playing for that little section when Grain says the "get yourself a good car, get out of here". Quite a fun little moment

[@caprise-music6722]

Cool. Who is dexter?

[@elder.flower]

@@caprise-music6722 the kid mate

[@matthewdooley9046]

Alex from Glasto and Dexter from Reading is gonna be unreal! Fair play to FDC for bringing him on!

[@aodanoscaithghil7303]

Oh holy fuck. This blew my mind. A massive pair of balls out of everyone involved. Fair fucking play to Dexter 🍀🍀

[@caprise-music6722]

Who tf is Dexter?

[@peterc0358]

@@caprise-music6722 I swear you’ve commented on every single mention of his name… he’s just a kid from the crowd

[@HenrySpencer1976]

This is officially the best "Live moment of legend" ever ! (And also my new "feel good in the morning" video). Love you all wonderful lads !

[@jimmybehan1645]

Omg that's brilliant fair play fontain,s dublin,s finest,can't wait to see them again .from a 61 year old.❤

[@ultanbeare]

Doing Ireland 🇮🇪 and all Dubs proud great band ... brilliant live

[@virginied.3779]

WOW this young boy is luminous ! i am a 52 old mum and his joy made me cry ! This young man will be on stage for sure again and again !

[@NikkiBRaps]

Such a beautiful moment, he’ll never forget that

[@ColinStevenJohnson]

Props to this young buck! Quite the performance with one of the best bands round! Love from the the 🇺🇸!

[@graemep.1316]

5:40 "how old r ya?" DexStar replies "😊16" ...

[@jaye.0512]

This guy goes to my school he’s in the year below me and is a great dude let’s go

[@jovis270]

Such a wholesome moment

[@coconutneko989]

This made my day!! Dexter killed it omg

[@Bestlivve]

Best and most original band in decades

[@jondelreal]

absolutely fantastic performance, hell. I can't get enough of this energy.

[@yourmother8888]

I was there and honestly heard a bit of Fontaines but not too much before going but they were incredible

[@oggabob]

The bass at this was skull splitting it was ridiculous, and Dexter of course got the crowd up a lot

[@faulsname8869]

Love how they just rolled with dexter playing it at like 2x normal tempo

[@junsantos73]

When the dreams come true! Congrats Dexter!!!!!!

[@joanneryan6710]

This video introduced the fontaines into my life. Big love ♥️

[@Rottenblossom118]

Love this. Also love how the bassist still never shows any emotion 😅

[@michaelgreene4816]

He's the "Schroeder" of the band.

[@maxinesendall2072]

Absolute joy! That smile says it all!

[@mathhits]

Shed tears to this, what an absolute joy to watch.

[@marcbuehre7660]

My 3 favorite chords : E-D-A- Eda ! Can't Lose With that Combination !

[@LukeVanGeest]

Hooray Dexter! Thanks guys for having fans on stage!

[@MurrayMcMillan73]

Such top guys are Fontaines DC. met them in Glasgow, lovely guys. This is amazing

[@regularnimnule9715]

How brilliant!!!! Dexter had his day well and truly made. Well done fella - you nailed it!

[@laniecross]

This made me smile!! How cool!

[@877workshop]

This is amazing! Love this band! Dexter smashed it!

[@brucebengtson847]

This should go mega viral

[@Joao_Naves]

New generation of rock. I know, its only rock and roll, but i like it! 🎧❤️

[@adoran3642]

This has brought me joy!! Yes Dexter!

[@martyzee]

Awesome. Just real blokes having fun with a punter. The best!

[@halcyongeezer]

What a legend! What did his sign say?! His performance is so perfect - dya think it was rehearsed? Made my day!

[@halcyongeezer]

@@mattmurdock1657 Genius! Were you there too, or did you just suddenly see him on the telly?!

[@alexzsco]

@@halcyongeezer I was there his sign literally just said can I play guitar on boys in better land

[@oggabob]

@not this there was also a smiley on the sign :)

[@DannyCuddy-n7v]

Boyzso cool young dexter fuckin smashed it get yeself a band dexter clicked in so good

[@Cannotfindit]

Fuck. This is what music is about

[@marymary-tt3vy]

Wow😄. Felt pure joy watching that. Go ed Dexter lad.

[@bunnymen418]

I'm 65 and these lads give me hope 🎶👍☘️

[@madeofstone8689]

Having the time of his life ❤

[@fivestarman5130]

Dexter absolutely smashed it

[@brucebengtson847]

OK, This takes a really good song....and it becomes something great! Thanks.

[@NancyChamberlain]

i was there. three people from the front. my life is complete.

[@ceterisparibus6261]

I saw dexter profile on tik tok he is the bomb..but do you have a band mate? come on! you are good guitar player!!

[@punkisdad1607]

Love the Carrols line being sung at Glastonbury.

[@crazybirdblonde]

What a happy guy

[@페스티벌라이프]

What a Beautiful moment❤

[@kryptothesuperdawg8043]

A boy in a better land!

[@aris9947]

Really something to remember.......So cool!💥

[@joaohmore]

Fontaines DC sounds to me like a combination of Stone Roses and Libertines and I f*ing love it!!!

[@stevenframe7777]

At last something tasty in fresh music for 24. Fontaines keep an eye on Jack. Both fresh and needed.

[@maryburke5423]

Love the Brits singing along with ‘spits out Brits out’! Well done Fontaines dc

[@mbvbac]

Ah fair play to the lads, that memory will last a lifetime - Dexter didn't miss a beat. First saw Fontaines in 2018 in a Dublin club in front of a small crowd of people, so this is kind of mad to see. It was clear they had a special quality from the start.

[@throwingstick]

Is this when they were still going by The DiFontaines and were playing sort of doowop-y garage rock? Grian sang with an American accent back then

[@mbvbac]

@@throwingstick they were Fontaines at that stage and had released a few singles. Though always enjoyed the pizza from diFontaines.

[@throwingstick]

@@mbvbac Ahhh they were called *The* Fontaines at one point, which out loud sounds like DiFontaines. Mystery solved. Pizza now craved.

[@shanekelley7682]

Saw F DC support LG at Eden, so glad they are massive now!

[@brucebengtson847]

Fontaines D.C. and Dexter rock

[@Richard-dp4fl]

Dexter had real presence ... well done mate... what a band ...

[@xertiasstrat8957]

he s so lucky!! i m into shred universe metla and stuff but also indie i saw them in france 2 weeks ago not really my thing but that must be great to play with bands

[@eedee2]

hella rockstars 🔥

[@nigelheathcote6084]

Young lads dream come true x❤

[@DM-em4mi]

Lovely! Just bleedin' lovely 😊

[@coronahess]

Best Band in the World & Dexter ❤

[@rederickfroders1978]

Now this is actual music

[@Letmetellyouwhat]

So cool

[@jeffthepug6179]

What a performance!!!!!!

[@stopthatluca]

There IS hope!

[@jensskautrup640]

I fucking love this band

[@sebydipi]

a better world like that is almost enough

[@Beechgoose1]

That's like a VU guitar sound..the Dexter added to the equation = 😳

[@henrywood0091]

Alex from glasto? Fuck that, Dexter from reading! Wholesome content at its finest. Quality

[@treya7165]

SO NICE.

[@roanclawson4087]

Leeds fest set was awesome

[@solomonshieldhouse622]

my first crowd surf

[@ameliaim7357]

this is class

[@nhayres]

Pure class 👌

[@westcoast5958]

Well done Dexter !

[@ER_aka_RAM]

Fawesome is an understatement! 🔥

[@leespencermusic2453]

That’s the way to do it ✌🏻

[@repainm-a.e6995]

Whoooooooouuuuuu what a kiiiiiffffffff