Photo Credit: Lene Ray
On the 14th of November 2025, we attended Bristol Beacon to cover Wet Leg with support from Faux Real.
It was a fully sold out gig, so the atmosphere was full of buzzing Wet Leg fans of all ages, filled with anticipation and excitement. Bristol Beacon itself is a stunning venue with two stages, the main stage having two tiers.
First on was Faux Real. Faux Real are a French American art-pop duo consisting of brothers Elliott and Virgile Arndt. They wore contemporary white matching outfits which stood out dramatically against the dark backdrop and white lit haze. They instantly had the packed venue mesmerised and pulled into their artistic take on funk and synth techno pop. It reminded us of a beautiful blend of Tame Impala and Pet Shop Boys with their interesting twist of harmonies and artistic movement. Their visuals were simple yet stunning, with bright strobes and contemporary dance movements using white LED lights. Towards the end of their set they stepped into the middle of the crowd and formed a runway, where they continued their effortless dancing and harmonies combined, getting the audience involved by encouraging them to wave their lit up phones, lighting the venue with enchanting twinkles throughout. They returned to the stage to end their performance, and the audience were cheering, clapping, and absolutely ecstatic.
Next up was of course the main event, Wet Leg. Wet Leg are a five piece band from the Isle of Wight, originally started as a duo by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, now joined by Ellis Durand, Joshua Maboraki and Henry Holmes. Chambers has recently stepped back from the limelight and now prefers to perform towards the back of the stage and is seen less in photography, with Teasdale stepping forward as lead singer and face of the band. Wet Leg are known for their indie rock sound, blending sharp humour, deadpan delivery, and infectious guitar hooks. Their music feels both playful and rebellious, capturing the awkward, messy energy of modern life.
As soon as the band entered the stage with glowing red lights and heavy haze, the Isle of Wight flag lit up on the backdrop, and the silhouettes of the band appeared one by one to screams and cheers from the crowd. Teasdale took to the front and they began playing Catch These Fists. Strobe lights flickered wildly and the crowd jumped up and down, instantly taken in by the band’s energy. Teasdale enchanted the crowd with her charisma and confidence. Her voice was on point and she hit every note. The band played tightly and it was evident they worked well together. They all vibed with one another and put in their full effort and drive. They looked to be having fun and it shone through each song.
Everyone went wild for Chaise Longue, with Teasdale getting the crowd to sing parts of the song, and everyone sang in unison knowing all the lyrics. People were jumping, including those seated on the upper tiers who were on their feet dancing and singing along. It resonated with us how much they had the crowd ignited with their new material from their newest album Moisturizer, as well as their original 2022 album Wet Leg that had the world in a frenzy and marked the beginning of their success. New songs such as the opening track Catch These Fists and mangetout particularly had the crowd energised. Teasdale knew how to keep the audiences attention and would make jokes and talk to the audience, speaking of how she also once lived in Bristol and how it was good to be back. Teasdale also kept the audience engaged with her wittiness, her dancing, charismatic charm, crawling across the floor of the stage with such sass as well as her interactions with the rest of the band.
By the end of the night Wet Leg had delivered a performance that was vibrant, witty, musically tight, and full of their cheeky personality. Their ability to evolve while still keeping the playful rebellious spirit that defines them is a huge part of why they continue to resonate so deeply with fans.
