Who is Bambie Thug? Meet Bambie Ray Robinson: Ireland’s Eurovision 2024’s Doomsday Blue non-binary ‘demonic’ witch act

BAMBIE Thug lit up Eurovision with their energetic "ouija-pop" performance, having described themselves as "demonic" and a "witch".

The gothic singer represented Ireland in the famous Song Contest — here's everything you need to know.

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 , Bambie Thug 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, such as: "I speak to destroy, the feelings I have, I cannot avoid, through twisted tongues, a hex deployed on you."

When asked , 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.

And in a further twist to an already chaotic build-up to the grand finale, Bambie Thug missed their Eurovision final dress rehearsal on May 11 after a "situation" while waiting to go on stage.

They took to social media to update fans who had gathered to see them at the Malmo arena, writing on Instagram: "There was a situation while we were waiting to go to stage for the flag parade rehearsal which I felt needed urgent attention from the EBU.

“The EBU have taken this matter seriously and we have been in a discussion about what action needs to be taken.

"This means I have missed my dress rehearsal.

"I am really sorry to the fans that have come to see me. I hope to see you on the stage tonight."

The news came after controversial Dutch Eurovision act Joost Klein was axed from the competition on May 11.

Police are investigating an "incident" reported by a female member of the production crew.

The star was banned from the contest in Malmo, Sweden, after multiple complaints and bullying claims.

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.