Bambie Thug chosen as Eire’s Eurovision 2024 act
Bambie Thug shall be representing Eire on this yr’s version of the Eurovision Track Contest.
Eire held Eurosong, their annual contest to pick out their Eurovision entrant, final night time (January 26). Bambie Thug triumphed with their music ‘Doomsday Blue’ after profitable probably the most mixed votes from a mixed vote from viewers, and nationwide and worldwide juries.
Chatting with Late Late Present host Patrick Kielty after profitable, Bambie Thug stated: “I don’t understand how I really feel – I really feel unbelievable.
“My phrases are gone – as a lyricist you’d suppose I’d have extra to say however I’m speechless – I’m so excited and I promise I’m going to do you so proud.”
The self-described “ouija pop” artist was born in Macroom, County Cork, and is now primarily based in London. They’ve additionally written music with artists resembling Cassyette (who has a songwriting credit score on ‘Doomsday Blue’) and Child Brunswick, whereas instrumentals they’ve written have been used within the Intercourse In The Metropolis spin-off And Simply Like That.
Final summer time, they carried out at The Nice Escape and Obtain Competition.
Of their Eurosong VT, they stated ‘Doomsday Blue’ was a music “to do with being neglected, having your potential ignored”. They added that, as a non-binary individual, they symbolize “an enormous proportion of our nation that’s under-represented”.
Additionally competing to symbolize Eire at this yr’s Eurovision had been Isabella Kearney, Erica-Cody, AILSHA, JyellowL and Subsequent In Line.
The 68th Eurovision will happen in Malmö, Sweden, with the Grand Last of the competitors attributable to be held on Saturday, Might 11, 2024.
If Bambie Thug makes it to the Grand Last, they are going to be up towards Olly Alexander, who shall be representing the UK.
In different Eurovision information, greater than 1,400 Finnish music business professionals signed a petition earlier this month urging for Israel to be banned from this yr’s contest.
The petition urges a ban over alleged “battle crimes” in Gaza, including that if Israel just isn’t excluded, they need public broadcaster Yle to withdraw Finland’s entry.