Eurovision

Bambie Thug says 'no one screams louder than the Irish'

Ireland's Bambie Thug has spoken about how grateful they are for the support from their fans at this year's Eurovision Grand Final.

Eurovision Song Contest • 12 May 24

Nemo wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Switzerland wins Eurovision, Ireland comes sixth

Switzerland's Nemo was crowned the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 winner following an eventful day in Malmö, Sweden, while Ireland's Bambie Thug finished sixth place.

Eurovision Song Contest • 13 May 24

France's Slimane said people should be "united by music for love and peace"

Eurovision acts call for 'love and peace'

Competitors at the Eurovision Song Contest have called for "love" and "peace" on stage as they finished performing during the contest on Saturday night.

Eurovision Song Contest • 11 May 24

Israel's Eden Golan performed amid boos and cheers at the Eurovision final

Israel performs at Eurovision amid boos and cheers

Israel's Eden Golan has performed at the Eurovision Song Contest final amid protests and loud shouts from the audience.

Eurovision Song Contest • 12 May 24

Bambie Thug during Friday's Eurovision rehearsals - The big event airs on RTÉ One, RTÉ 2FM, and the RTÉ Player from 8pm on Saturday Photos: Andres Poveda

Bambie Thug's Eurovision dress rehearsal

Ireland's Eurovision entry Bambie Thug had their final rehearsal in Malmö on Friday morning ahead of tomorrow's Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final.

Eurovision Song Contest • 11 May 24

EBU Deputy Director-General Jean Philip De Tender said the Eurovision is a music event, not a competition between governments

Eurovision 'not a competition between governments' - EBU

The Eurovision Song Contest is a music event and not a competition between governments, the Deputy Director-General of the European Broadcast Union has said, amid protests over Israel's inclusion in the event.

World • 09 May 24

Pro-Palestinian protesters opposing Israel's Eurovision participation face a wall of police outside Eurovision Village

Thousands protest Israeli participation at Eurovision

Thousands of demonstrators, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, have marched through the streets of Malmö in Sweden to protest against Israel's participation in Eurovision.

World • 09 May 24

Bambie Thug said they were forced to change their body paint in Ogham script which translated to "ceasefire" and "freedom"

Bambie Thug changed Ogham message after EBU 'order'

The first Irish Eurovision Song Contest finalist since 2018 has said they altered a pro-Palestinian message on their outfit following an "order" from the competition organisers.

Eurovision Song Contest • 08 May 24

Bambie Thug is the first Irish entrant to qualify for the Eurovision final since 2018

Irish Eurovision fans party, Bambie Thug 'super proud'

Ireland's Eurovision entry Bambie Thug, singing Doomsday Blue, has said they are "super proud" to have qualified for Saturday's final in Malmö, Sweden.

Eurovision Song Contest • 08 May 24

Bambie Thug says they are "so proud" to be representing Ireland as they appear at the Eurovision opening ceremony on Sunday

Bambie Thug tells Eurovision voters: 'Crown your witch'

Ireland's Eurovision hopeful Bambie Thug has urged voters to "crown your witch" as they arrived at the opening ceremony of this year's event in Malmö, Sweden, on Sunday.

Eurovision • 07 May 24

Eurovision organisers say excluding Israel from the competition would have been a "political decision"

Eurovision organisers on decision not to exclude Israel

Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said excluding the Israeli broadcaster Kan from the competition would have been a "political decision".

Eurovision • 05 May 24

Bambie Thug had to cancel event in Malmö after being admitted to hospital due to food poisoning

Bambie Thug hospitalised after eating 'bad shellfish'

Ireland's Eurovision hopeful Bambie Thug had to cancel a meet and greet performance in Malmö, Sweden, after coming down with food poisoning.

Eurovision • 04 May 24

Bambie Thug will perform in the first semi-final on 7 May

Bambie Thug has a second practice run in Malmö

Irish Eurovision hopeful Bambie Thug has rehearsed Doomsday Blue for a second time on the main stage at the Malmö Arena in Sweden - take a look at the pictures here.

Eurovision • 10 May 24

Michael Flatley: "'Please don't wave your arms around, you're going to make us look ridiculous in front of the world"

Flatley given shoulder tap over Riverdance performance

Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said he was warned not to embarrass Irish dancing when he performed at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994.

Eurovision • 30 Apr 24

Bambie Thug will represent Ireland at this year's Eurovision Song Contest

Abuse directed at Eurovision entrants 'unacceptable'

The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said that the abuse and harassment of contestants over Israel's inclusion is "unacceptable and totally unfair".

Eurovision • 09 Apr 24

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Sunday

There's the GAA football championship opener between Monaghan and Cavan, The Darkest Days: Israel-Gaza Six Months On, some cracking movies - and a celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest . . .

Television • 09 Apr 24

Abba thank fans on anniversary of Eurovision win, pictured in 1974

Abba thanks fans on 50th anniversary of Eurovision win

Abba has thanked fans for their "steadfast loyalty and support" as the band celebrates the 50th anniversary of their Eurovision Song Contest victory.

Music • 06 Apr 24

Eden Golan will represent Israel at Eurovision with the track Hurrricane

Israel unveils new Eurovision song after pushback

Israel has unveiled their new entry for the Eurovision Song Contest after the country faced pushback to the lyrics of their previous song.

Eurovision • 11 Mar 24

Bambie Thug will perform in the first Eurovision semi-final on Tuesday 7 May in Malmö, Sweden Photo credit: Lily Lytton

Bambie Thug unveils music video for Eurovision entry

Ireland's Eurovision hopeful Bambie Thug has released the official music video for their track Doomsday Blue.

Music • 11 Mar 24

Bambie Thug hits 1 million streams for Doomsday Blue. Photo credit: Lily Lytton

Bambie Thug's Eurovision track hits 1 million streams

Ireland's Eurovision hopeful Bambie Thug has hit over 1 million steams of their song Doomsday Blue on Spotify.

Music • 06 Mar 24

Eden Golan is due to represent Israel as this year's Eurovision Song Contest

Israel requests changes to Eurovision song lyrics

Israeli President, Isaac Herzog, has requested changes to the country's Eurovision Song Contest entry, October Rain, which contains apparent references to the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October.

Eurovision • 04 Mar 24

Olly Alexander is Dizzy about representing the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest

Olly Alexander releases UK Eurovision 2024 song entry

Olly Alexander has released his new single Dizzy, which he will perform at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

Music • 01 Mar 24

Bambie Thug will represent Ireland in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

Bambie Thug 'beyond grateful' to represent Ireland

Bambie Thug has said they are "beyond grateful" to be representing Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest, and promised they would deliver a "show-stopping" performance.

Music • 29 Jan 24

Bambie Thug to represent Ireland at this year's Eurovision

Bambie Thug to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2024

Bambie Thug was crowned champion on Friday night's Late Late Show Eurosong Special and will now represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden, in May.

Eurosong 2024 • 17 Dec 24

DWTS David Whelan: 'I'd a really tough year last year'

Wild Youth star David Whelan has put a "nightmare" year behind him as he recovered from serious injuries and now gets his kicks on Dancing With the Stars.

Dancing with the Stars • 14 Jan 24