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.

[@KINGMONKEY1989]

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

[@CooksAndLooks]

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

[@unknownKnownunknowns]

That kid has no idea how amazing that was!

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@fontainesdcfangroup]

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

[@caprise-music6722]

Who is dexter?

[@victorvague3751]

thats the kind of love this world needs

[@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.

[@alicevictoriaaw]

dexters outfit is iconic

[@forensicsband]

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

[@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

[@spraymie]

This makes me love them even more

[@ultanbeare]

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

[@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!

[@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!!

[@Bestlivve]

Best and most original band in decades

[@neverforever4787]

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

[@matthewdooley9046]

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

[@jimmybehan1645]

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

[@jaye.0512]

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

[@theDyingArts]

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

[@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 !

[@Joao_Naves]

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

[@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 !

[@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 😂

[@graemep.1316]

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

[@junsantos73]

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

[@ColinStevenJohnson]

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

[@NikkiBRaps]

Such a beautiful moment, he’ll never forget that

[@oggabob]

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

[@jovis270]

Such a wholesome moment

[@joanneryan6710]

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

[@coconutneko989]

This made my day!! Dexter killed it omg

[@marcbuehre7660]

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

[@martyzee]

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

[@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

[@bunnymen418]

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

[@crazybirdblonde]

What a happy guy

[@maxinesendall2072]

Absolute joy! That smile says it all!

[@Rottenblossom118]

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

[@michaelgreene4816]

He's the "Schroeder" of the band.

[@fivestarman5130]

Dexter absolutely smashed it

[@kryptothesuperdawg8043]

A boy in a better land!

[@faulsname8869]

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

[@madeofstone8689]

Having the time of his life ❤

[@mathhits]

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

[@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

[@laniecross]

This made me smile!! How cool!

[@punkisdad1607]

Love the Carrols line being sung at Glastonbury.

[@MurrayMcMillan73]

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

[@877workshop]

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

[@regularnimnule9715]

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

[@LukeVanGeest]

Hooray Dexter! Thanks guys for having fans on stage!

[@brucebengtson847]

This should go mega viral

[@adoran3642]

This has brought me joy!! Yes Dexter!

[@Cannotfindit]

Fuck. This is what music is about

[@페스티벌라이프]

What a Beautiful moment❤

[@brucebengtson847]

Fontaines D.C. and Dexter rock

[@stopthatluca]

There IS hope!

[@marymary-tt3vy]

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

[@NancyChamberlain]

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

[@coronahess]

Best Band in the World & Dexter ❤

[@aris9947]

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

[@rederickfroders1978]

Now this is actual music

[@nigelheathcote6084]

Young lads dream come true x❤

[@jeffthepug6179]

What a performance!!!!!!

[@joaohmore]

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

[@brucebengtson847]

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

[@jensskautrup640]

I fucking love this band

[@maryburke5423]

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

[@DM-em4mi]

Lovely! Just bleedin' lovely 😊

[@sebydipi]

a better world like that is almost enough

[@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 :)

[@shanekelley7682]

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

[@DannyCuddy-n7v]

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

[@Richard-dp4fl]

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

[@repainm-a.e6995]

Whoooooooouuuuuu what a kiiiiiffffffff

[@Letmetellyouwhat]

So cool

[@treya7165]

SO NICE.

[@nhayres]

Pure class 👌

[@eedee2]

hella rockstars 🔥

[@sanchopanzam8]

Wow!

[@solomonshieldhouse622]

my first crowd surf

[@vetrax67]

Siete grandiosiiiii

[@westcoast5958]

Well done Dexter !

[@boarderandynz]

Yessss Dexter!!

[@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

[@phee9430]

love it

[@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.

[@luigibagatella]

Dexter! Dexter! Dexter! Dexter! Dexter! Dexter! Dexter!

[@ameliaim7357]

this is class

[@roanclawson4087]

Leeds fest set was awesome