Bambie Thug, Ireland’s entry for the 2024 Eurovision song contest, has shared their thoughts with NME about this year’s event, along with the origins behind their metal-influenced “ouija-pop” sound and their identity as a queer, non-binary performer.
Bambie Thug, whose real name is Bambie Ray Robinson, won Ireland’s Eurosong competition in January with their song ‘Doomsday Blues’. The song was written alongside Cassyette, Sam Matlock from Wargasm, and Tyler Ryder.
As a top ten favorite to win the competition, Bambie Thug expressed their gratitude to be representing Ireland, stating: “But to be honest, I’m never one to look at the odds. In my brain, you could always beat the odds, because anyone can make the odds go up and down with a bit of money.”
The musician explained that their witchcraft inspirations stem from Ireland’s pagan background, along with their recent connection with a witch community in London. Bambie Thug identifies with “ouija-pop” due to the connection between art and craft, serving as a form of therapy and a means of expressing their intention or feelings towards certain objects.
Bambie Thug is proud to have been selected as an openly queer and non-binary contestant for the Eurovision competition, becoming an international representative for the non-binary community. They believe that cultural progress is driven by the queer community and has space for more queer, non-binary, and trans individuals.
Despite the difficulty of being a non-binary performer in today’s political climate, Bambie Thug expressed gratitude for the platform they’ve been given and the support they’ve received from the queer community. They’re ready to give their best performance at Eurovision and connect with millions of viewers, hoping their performance will shine on the night
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