EXCLUSIVE: Gene Gallagher and his Villanelle bandmates made their debut at Leeds Festival and onlookers praised the quartet for their 'electric' set which saw the tent full10:16, 30 Aug 2026Updated 10:16, 30 Aug 2026Villanelle saw hundreds pack into a tent to see them perform at Leeds Festival. The quartet, made up of Gene Gallagher, Jack Schiavo, Ben Taylor and Bleu Otis, took to The Canopy stage to perform tracks from their debut EP, Measly Means, as well as unreleased music and fans were ecstatic.‌For those inside the tent, it was evident to see that Gene is carving a name for himself, taking inspiration from the likes of Nirvana. And despite it being their first time performing at Leeds Festival, there were no nerves from the band who instantly lapped up the energy from the crowd, which was described as "electric".‌Instead, the London-based band performed tracks such as Placebo to those who had packed into the tent, which instantly became a fan favourite amongst those watching.‌A source told the Mirror: "The band had a big crowd at The Canopy Stage as they performed their new music from their Measly Means EP. Gene might be the son of Liam Gallagher and Nicole Appleton but he’s really carving a name for himself."Villanelle’s music takes inspiration from 90s grunge music and it’s clear to see that he means business. Some might say he’s a nepo-baby but it’s evident that by not going under his own name, he’s trying - and succeeding.‌“There are a few people in Oasis merch, who are obviously fans of Gene’s dad but wanting to give him support. The band performed an unreleased song and the energy in the tent instantly became electric.”And frontman Gene couldn't be any more different to the musical routes his parents took. Instead, he's making his own presence known with his striking vocals and instantly recognisable looks. His vocal tones instantly transport listeners back to the heyday of Nineties grunge and alternative rock.‌Their UK performances come hot off the heels of a tour across the States, which Gene said had been a "fantastic experience". Speaking previously to the Mirror, he said: "Touring the US has been a fantastic experience. America is such a vast place to tour, so you get to experience so many different types of places that bring so many different types of energy - that makes playing shows even more exciting. It's also a great way to test out some of the new material we've been working on recently, and that's always inspiring."Just over two months after the release of their debut EP, Measly Means, the group admit they have different ways of narrowing down their set list for their performance, which differs from what fans can expect at a headline show.Ben commented: "There's always a different approach to the set list depending on the type of show we're playing. For something like Reading and Leeds, we'll have a set that's full of energy - that's what we always want to bring."Article continues belowFans across the UK needn't worry, though, the group are hitting the road again in November for their biggest headline shows to date, with performances in Glasgow, Manchester and London's Scala.Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads.