Who is Bambie Thug? Meet Bambie Ray Robinson: Ireland’s Eurovision 2024’s Doomsday Blue non-binary ‘demonic’ witch act
AFTER describing themselves as “demonic” and a “witch”, it’s fair to say Eurovision hopeful Bambie Thug has already made a BIG impression on fans.
The gothic singer has certainly caused a stir after landing the chance to represent Ireland in the famous Song Contest.
Who is Bambie Thug?
Bambie Thug is a singer who hails from Cork, Ireland.
The star has used the term “ouija-pop” to describe their music, and also called themselves a “demonic” witch act.
In a 2023 interview, with The Irish Mirror, they said: “My stuff is hyperpunk avant electro-pop.
“We call it grit pop or rot but recently I’ve been coining the term ‘Ouija pop'”.
Bambie Thug’s Eurovision song Doomsday Blue involves some very hard hitting lyrics like.
In one part, they sing: “I speak to destroy, the feelings I have, I cannot avoid, through twisted tongues, a hex deployed on you.”
When asked what the Doomsday Blue lyrics meant, they told The Irish Sun: “I want to get rid of, in my own world view, but also in the world view, outside things like transphobia or people having suffered sexual assault.
“Just anything negative that has affected me. Trying to curse it out of me.”
After shooting to fame with their debut single Birthday in 2021, Bambie Thug has gone on to play big festivals like Download, and Brighton‘s The Great Escape.
What is Bambie Thug’s real name?
Bambie Thug’s real name is Bambie Ray Robinson.
They were born in 1993 and grew up in Cork.
Their mother is Irish and their father is Swedish, and they have three sisters.
Speaking to the Irish Mirror about their childhood, they said: “Growing up in a small place, the furthest I would go was to say I was different.
“I definitely wanted the spotlight.
“I wanted to assert myself, but the closest I got was wearing brown clothes with pink tights.
It’s important if we are going to be breaking [through] so that younger kids and teens listening to our music, and looking up to us, aren’t fed this negative behaviour.
Bambie Thug
“I don’t think it was until I moved away, and I came out that I really took agency over myself.
They went on: “I moved to London when I was twenty and that’s when I really felt I became myself.
“But learning to stand strong within yourself in the face of everyone else is a constant learning.”
What are Bambie Thug’s pronouns?
Bambie Thug identifies as non-binary and uses the pronouns they/them.
They previously stated they wanted to be a “good role model” in the music world.
In an interview with the Gay Times they said: “We need to parade healthy behaviour.
“It’s important if we are going to be breaking [through] so that younger kids and teens listening to our music, and looking up to us, aren’t fed this negative behaviour.”
Did Ireland get through Eurovision 2024?
Before Bambie Thug came along, Ireland hadn’t qualified for the Eurovision final since 2018.
But those six years of hurt came to an end on May 7, 2024, when they won a place in the grand final after taking part in the semi-final.
They were such a hit, that fans started the hashtag #CrownTheWitch, as they championed the singer to win Eurovision.
Bambie Thug were previously picked to represent Ireland in the Eurovision semi-finals after winning the Late Late Eurosong contest in January 2024.
How to watch Eurovision 2024
Eurovision Song Contest final will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
The action will kick off from 8pm on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer.
For 2024, Sweden is doing the hosting honours after singer Loreen notched up her second Eurovision win with Tattoo in 2023.
Popular presenter Graham Norton once again reprises his role of Eurovision commentator.
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