Bobbi Arlo, who has been revealed as the first artist in the running to represent Ireland at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland, this May, has said she is a "huge fan" of the competition.
The singer will compete alongside five other acts in the Eurosong final on The Late Late Eurosong Special on 7 February, with her entry titled Powerplay.
Speaking on The Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 on Monday, the singer said: "I'm a huge Eurovision fan first and foremost. There's been such a Bambie [Thug] effect where other countries are sending acts similar to them. It's really inspiring.
"It was so insane for an act like Bambie to be sent in the first place because it was so different to what Ireland normally sent."
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She said the music industry in Ireland is "so vast and so diverse" and added: "I'm excited to be the next step in that."
When Ray mentioned that people are calling Bobbi "Bambie Thug's daughter" she laughed "I love that!"
Known for her vibrant, enigmatic sound, Bobbi Arlo draws inspiration from artists like Shygirl and Sega Bodega, blending club-ready beats with deeply personal lyrics.
A rising star in the Irish music scene, Bobbi has gained notable recognition, including a nomination for Song of the Year at the RTÉ Choice Music Awards for her anthemic track Feel It.
She has sold out shows in Dublin, performed at major festivals like Primavera, and earned widespread airplay. In 2024, she was named Gay Times & Coca-Cola Artist of the Year.
Bobbi’s first Eurosong interview and the premiere of Powerplay will air today on The Ray D’Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 from 3pm.
The remaining Eurosong acts will be revealed throughout the week on the show.
