Ireland’s Eurovision 2024 song was WILD!

[@waffleweave]

Technically one of the best performances in ESC history. It was haunting, shocking and gorgeous.

[@lj4m167]

YEAH

[@johncallaghan1787]

The best I have ever seen and tells a story within. My question is some people say they are religious?? What's that got to do with this performance ?? Is it because the boyfriend created looks looks devil like?

[@prestigious5s23]

You can't compare it to previous years. Songs like Rock and Roll kids as a song are far more timeless that this as the song itself is just so beautiful. Bambi clearly realised what it takes to win ESC nowadays. You literally have to put on a massive performance. The song is far from the best ESC has ever had, but from a theatrics point of view, its the best in the history,

[@Bon15987]

It was satanic thats all

[@jinsoulsscalp]

@@Bon15987womp womp someone didn’t understand the song and performance at all

[@frankscales7295]

People seem to be surprised that Ireland would send a song like this to Eurovision, dont forget Ireland were the 1st country to celebrate Halloween , as a child many the story i listened to were witches and horror stories combined to frighten the shit out of you

[@squarecircle5522]

but you also have to factor in that most people are incredible stupid and have an out dated view of Ireland e.g poverty, deeply religious and conservative, potatoes, alcohol etc excuse me now i have to slide down a rainbow to dig for potatoes in ditches because im so incredibly poor.

[@ynelypelez5979]

And what a coincidence that I was born on Halloween

[@melissamolloy7518]

Ireland Is a rich country , hilarious people think its not... we also have pagan , druid history which she celebrates in the song..

[@uselessknowledge1013]

probably because we invented it

[@pacor7757]

All Hallows' Eve, Ancient traditions later Christianized.

[@muinteoirdior]

To be Fair, Ireland has been a pagan country for longer and way before christianity ever came to our shores. Even our flavour of Catholicism is steep in pagan roots. Including Bridget, Yule, bonfires, faeries and Samhain etc. to name a few. The spiritual connection to nature has very much been blended into our christian traditions. But I reckon at this time you'd find more staunch Irish Catholics in the states than in Ireland. They have somehow confused their Irish heritage with being catholic. js.

[@muinteoirdior]

@5:16

[@martinamassey5379]

Yep

[@raimundematiusaityte9929]

As lithuanian, I fully understand you. Lithuania was the last pagan country in Europe, we officially became christins first in 1387. We have many pagan traditions, even for Christmas, there are many pagan music groups. Love, love, love this song and performance!

[@nenadf124]

same with Orthodox, still using pagan traditions

[@davidleonard37]

We grew up Catholic with a understanding of the dark mythology from our past here in Ireland. Stories of Banshees, witches and satanic circles, and pagan rituals were common. Well done to Bambi Thug for celebrating that tradition.

[@martinamassey5379]

And macroom was the original meeting place for all druids and pagans back centuries ago..

[@Donbro]

​@martinamassey5379 not sure on that one mate., we have many places that would have housed meetings and festivities..there wasn't ever 'one'

[@martinamassey5379]

@Donbro honestly, look it up, Macroom co.cork

[@Aria2990]

it's pure satanism and that's the representation of Ireland

[@dorneanudoru]

Her Banshee screeeaaam is EPIC!

[@notcontentwithlosing]

This year I decided not to watch all entries before watching the festival itself and boy did this one surprise me because of it. Loved every second of it though, and the ending, with the scream and the slogan, gave me chills.

[@Niamhee56]

Crown the Witch 😍👏🏻🇮🇪👑

[@alex-E7WHU]

You spelled Drown wrong btw.

[@Donbro]

You have spotted the play on words ​@@alex-E7WHU

[@neoscencez]

@@alex-E7WHU Oh, Loser.

[@silverkitty2503]

yes

[@Lion_Thunder]

@@alex-E7WHUno they ment crown

[@Eva-mp7xg]

Great reaction, your face radiated happiness when Bambie started to scream. Totally agree, this performance was on another level! I hope Ireland will keep on sending such talents in the coming years. 💚🤍🧡

[@jesperbak1185]

Ive been watching eurovision for 25+ years now, and this is by far the best sceneshow, song, singer, everything. it was pure art!. Loved their performance. Bambie Thug is fecking amazing. And i cant get the picture out of The Morrigan from Irish mythos out of my head when i see their performance. :D

[@awsom50]

Great reaction... love everything about this performance - the song, the design, the vocal, the dancing and flawless execution. Seriously one of the best Eurovision performances ever.

[@jamesscreamo25]

Crown the Witch ! I love them! They are amazing.❤❤❤

[@Bon15987]

They are satanic thats all

[@alan-thealanyst]

Anything that is different from the standard generic euro-fare that we usually get (UK - I'm looking at you) has got to be good, and this has got it in pentacles! That is one extremely well-constructed and performed song - they've got my vote!

[@SteveOGRock]

Phenomenal stuff isn’t it? So so cool.

[@basquat76]

It's not a song you want to just hear. You need to see the performance cause the song and the visuals blends together perfectly. It's unique experience which is what Eurovision is all about.

[@jinsoulsscalp]

Exactly! I usually don’t enjoy live performances that much. Not exactly sure why. But this song is the exception

[@ireneolsen9037]

It is absolutely amazing!!!

[@askhadshidukov3661]

The best performance in Eurovision history

[@BoB10]

Halloween came from Ireland, but win or loose Bambie has got a lot of new fans around the world ,, good luck Bambie.

[@BoB10]

@Pax.Alotin haha trying to claim our history are you ,

[@Michele-Elise]

This is groundbreaking stuff! I’m so thrilled to see acts like these getting some recognition, praise and air time! And she didn’t have to get naked and sexual to get this attention. Brilliant! Very strong and confident performance. 👏

[@littlebum2009]

The Symbols that she has, like the star on the ground and the symbol on her forehead and some of her tattoos represent Druid symbols...Ancient Ireland. They are not satanic. I'm not sure, but I think her hair represents Antlers not devil horns...what druids would have worn. If the elderly irish people have a problem with it, they really should look up their ancient Irish history. Also her pink and blue outfit is a nod to the Trans flag. I think its amazing. Very theatrical. Amazing performance. If it doesn't win...Ireland will still be a very proud country. 🇮🇪

[@alisonskipworth-ke4vv]

Druids are satanic, rotten with witchcraft

[@Missst3ph]

Yeah the artist is actually non binary I believe they are the first to perform on euro vision it truly is amazing to see the trans rep in dark times for trans people

[@codebracker]

​@@Missst3phthe Sweden's singer is also non-binary

[@Missst3ph]

@@codebracker oh thanks for correcting me I didn't realise that's awesome to see so much rep 🏳️‍⚧️

[@codebracker]

@@Missst3ph they even smuggled in a non-binary flag even tho it's against the rules

[@ThaGamingMisfit]

I'll tell you one thing, this entry to Eurovision is the only one in my Eurovision history for that went from rock bottom in my ears when I heard it for the first time to my personal top 5 after seeing that performance ! We really need amazing stuff like this on the stage, bravo Ireland !

[@phillipfortinbras3896]

IT is brill . I Can not Stop playing it

[@steelgutz]

Finally someone that actually reacts and doesnt just sit there and listens, loved this video, and remember... CROWN THE WITCH 🖤🤍🖤

[@Lorks71]

Win ,loss or draw ..it doesn't matter one bit! You're review is top class in my opinion..clearly knowledgeable about the history of the Eurovision but you also have an extremely professional musical background and knowledge which is brilliant . Delighted to listen to your opinion , it's top class.

[@robertpetre9378]

Seems like Halloween 🎃 has come early to Ireland 🇮🇪

[@ynelypelez5979]

And what a coincidence that I was born on Halloween

[@robertpetre9378]

@@ynelypelez5979 🎃🎃🎃

[@Hmmhattricker]

This was the performance that grabbed my soul, shook it and put it back in with a mark left on it. Wow, what an insanely captivating performance. And the breakdown was both the hottest thing I've ever seen and the most epic start to the climax of the song. I took this as a celebration of the weirds and wonderfuls of this world. Dip it all into a big ol' bowl of confidence, and tada! Fantastic.

[@keithgaskin1775]

Crown this incredible Artist 🎨 👏 👑🧙❤️☘️🇮🇪🖤✨️🧙‍♀️

[@veronicaambler1846]

Not quite 'All Kinds of Everything', is it? 😂

[@LeMerch]

I think Ireland won it so many times and packed it in. As soon as Sweden come along and match Irelands wins, the Irish are like ‘ugh… ok we need one more, let’s pop Bambi over’. 😂

[@Kate-v9d]

Great reaction Steve, love and hugs from Ireland

[@sonja4811]

All love for bambi❤❤❤❤❤

[@angelaguerrero6762]

Esa escenografía tan impresionante es obra de un español

[@artgraham606]

Gracias Espagna

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Its a fucking blast!

[@Granuaile1]

Just to point out that until last year Ireland had won the Contest more times than anyone else-7 times. Sweden caught us last year. And that includes winning it three times in a row including four times in five years. And we staged it every time after winning.

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

I know ... I didn't get why he said that.

[@Granuaile1]

@@theeggtimertictic1136 Especially as most countries would give anything to win and host it because that’s a huge way of showcasing your country to hundreds of millions of people. I think that there are now people who have never heard of the Eurovision Song Contest coming across it on social media and trying to comment with no understanding of how and why it came about and how over the past 68 years it has become part of the European narrative (plus of course the non European but members of the EBU participants). They regard it as some sort of “….’s Got Talent’ show. I even heard Simon Cowell’s name being mentioned in one review ☹️.

[@Pr1ck4chu]

Well, have gone a bit downhill since the last win, 28 years ago 😁 Love this, Bambie Thug might be the most advanced performance ever.

[@nonesuchone]

Ireland means solidarity to me; LET’S GO IRELAND 🇮🇪

[@lisabyford]

That is a lot of fun!

[@SmcdMcd-d2k]

His information is really inaccurate about ireland . Ok your information is completely inaccurate , ireland is currently THIRD richest in the world per capita, and is an expensive country. Ireland have hosted seven times as they won 7 and actually won THREE In a row. Really disappointing ignorant comment,; their is rich countries outside of America and currently America is trillions in debt. I can’t believe you would just say that so casually

[@petermcloughlin8653]

The heartbeat all the way through makes it!!!

[@silverkitty2503]

THIS WILL BE REMEBERED FOR YEARS IM OBSESSED WITH THEM

[@RM-pf3wd]

Great theatrics we want to be entertained! This brings it! I wish them the best of luck from wales❤

[@Celjii]

i love hearing everyones reaction to this, so sad she didnt win but her performance was amazing and so glad people enjoyed it as much as they did

[@leynatheonly8628]

I loved this performance sooo much, it’s such an aesthetic ❤

[@deetsitmeisterjd]

What an amazing performance. That should definitely be their entry.

[@aivarasguja4510]

Crown worthy witch! 👑🧙🇮🇪 Our winner!

[@mpat100]

never

[@ma-masetti8008]

Hey… I’m a granny & I just ADORE her 👵🏼💖🌟💖 yep delicious to masterpiece 👌🏼

[@BoG_City]

She stole my heart this year. Amazing song and performance, but also how she behaved during the shitshow that was backstage during Eurivision this year. Really glad she ended quite high, she deserved it! Lets hope it brings out other countries to be creative like this next year!

[@blackrum27]

I'm not sure why this old fashioned view of Ireland prevails. Bambi Thug is a fantastic representation of modern Ireland and they did us proud.

[@cormacpwalsh]

Irish Pagans are coming home.

[@Donbro]

Never left

[@IndianTee]

Cheers Steve, an amazing artistic creative performance

[@charalambos]

Incredible! 🔥 ❤️

[@DiegoUlloaIglesias]

This is EVERYTHING 🤩🖤

[@louisereilly2251]

Fun fact. Ireland had no witch trial while the reat of Europe was busy They decided there would be no women left.

[@rincemor]

Not true. The last witch trial in Ireland was in Islandmagee, near Carrickfergus. It resulted in one man being executed.

[@samuel56551]

The first trial , and one of the most famous , was that of Dame Alice Kyteler , who hailed from County Kilkenny .

[@Kearnage1]

Ireland is actually the 2nd richest country in the world now Steve per the stats. Rté is broke tho 😬

[@Dilydaydream1]

So is 100% of the people i know. The wealths not shared

[@IndianTee]

@Kearnage1 ....yet the Irish people are prob. the poorest in Europe, every cent is gone on taxes

[@LeMerch]

@@IndianTeeno they aren’t 😂😂😂

[@murpho999]

@@IndianTeetotal rubbish Irish are wealthy.

[@uselessknowledge1013]

@@IndianTee jesus we're not that bad off

[@gillianstapleton8566]

If you can appreciate art and theatrical performance .. even if you don’t like gothic rock metal you have to admit that chorus melody is sang beautiful and she works between the different styles of vocals all while dancing .. wow how talented… she is out of this world.

[@nenadf124]

M A S T E R P I E C E

[@powderedground78]

best reaction ever

[@TundraCH]

Kinda reminded me of Poppy, really cool stuff!

[@huggobass5132]

👑 𝓒𝓡𝓞𝓦𝓝 𝓣𝓗𝓔 𝓦𝓘𝓣𝓒𝓗 👑

[@FiachNolan1]

It's true Ireland is a massively Catholic country now but to say this is not a very Irish song is massively incorrect. The Irish were a powerhouse of Paganism a long time ago. Hence the creation of Halloween and witches etc... so in fact Bambie Thug is being extremely Irish and Honoring our ancient past.

[@acenewtype8544]

I'm liking how unique this is. But I'm feeling it's missing a catchier hook or chorus. All the pieces are pretty much there, it just feels like it's missing something. If it did I think I could see this winning.

[@SteveOGRock]

I think you’re probably right. I’ve listened to it a couple of times… and after a while I can’t recall a single melody that I could sing now. Still… brilliantly entertaining.

[@ccit69]

Amazing, Ireland The best song

[@DanielCastro-ch8el]

She Will be winner the televote Will be for her

[@irynado6548]

Yes it is! lets have a lordi2.0 moment 🙌🏻

[@raimundematiusaityte9929]

The best eurovision performance and song ever!

[@janelynappi3520]

i was scared of it but now as i listened more its really cool😊

[@brianingram7569]

Awesome. Stunning. Light/shade. Crown the witch. 🧙🏽‍♀️ ❤☘

[@alexanderford5371]

"this isnt irish" umm actually historically this is THE most Irish it can get hhahaha

[@Dsc870]

So good !!! I hope she will be the winner

[@Anihalas]

12 points from the Netherlands :)

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

Un Irish? ... The whole concept of Halloween came from Ireland!

[@thomaskearns353]

"Ireland isn't the richest of countries"... I think you need to look up a country rich list. Things have changed massively over the last decade for Ireland.

[@ElfenLied987]

If he said RTE he would be 100% correct. They are a mess...

[@lena.lk9817]

I cant belive i let myself being talked out of calling for ireland as well..😫 My faves where switzerland, irleland and estonia

[@karinseregni221]

I would have been SOOO down for dublin 2025

[@robingelebal8447]

Quite a dark banger song with vibes of Ice3Peak, Poppy, Baby Metal (and similar Japanes bands). 12 points!

[@sempermia6774]

We have a winner 🖤🖤🖤

[@jupiter5238]

i really like bambi thug! they give me the same energy as like grimes or melanie martinez but more metal. i've always been a rock and alternative girl and i'm really happy this year's eurovision isn't all genereic pop songs cause it gets boring after a while lol. as a gay woman and someone who is fascinated by paganism (i'm from poland and we also have an incredibly pagan history like ireland) i also love the queer and witchy rep!!! at the moment my favorites are definitely ireland and ukraine. good luck bambie and ireland!!

[@krzysztofkubica1360]

My compatriot is absolutely right! We must remember the roots of Europe, the connection with nature, druidism and everything that is now contemptuously called paganism. (Piona jupiter! Też głosowałem na Ukraine i Irlandię :D )

[@murpho999]

Sorry but the host here knows very little about Ireland Firstly Ireland is a very wealthy country, one of the richest in the world. It has also hosted the Eurovision more than most countries and in the 1990s hosted it three years in a row without problems. Secondly the performance was more Irish than you realise. Singer had ancient Celtic symbols and Ogham text on her body and this and her pagan rituals predate Christianity in Ireland which was a pagan people first. Also her shoes were based on ancient Irish dancing shoes. So her performance was more traditional Irish than people realise. Days of catholic holy and unwealthy Ireland are gone.

[@MrMmnngghh]

Masterpiece all day

[@ericakate]

it’s actually paganism not satanism, which was the religion in ireland before christianity

[@framethis]

Please do not for get Dracula was written by an Irish man .Halloween was created by the Irish ...So Bambi Thug carries on the trad of the eerie .Three cheers for Ireland.

[@TheMillieBurton]

Ireland has been Catholic for a few hundred years. Backed by thousands of years of paganism that is still all over the culture.

[@colettefleming6858]

It's witchy, but the pentagram is the right way up on the stage...it's not upside down.....so it is not the dark version. Think people don't understand the origin of the Pentagram....it's an ancient spiritual symbol made of Sacred Geometry. And this is the version shown on the stage. Very talented and creative artist and it's a brilliant show. 🇮🇪✨️💫

[@LNic-an-tSaoir-Éire]

It’s a stunning, captivating, magnificent performance. I’ve never used the word magnificent with such meaning. Their art is incredible anyway, and it’s just so reassuring to know that we voted them in (as a country). What a contrast between All kinds of everything and this 😂.

[@DG-rq3bb]

Ireland best of the best, my Winner 🇨🇮🏆 2024 vote for Ireland they deserve it

[@ynelypelez5979]

Love this performance. It's mystical as well as interesting and gives me Billie Eilish and Melanie Martinez vibes. Ultimately the best performance of this semifinal 12 POINTS from Spain to Ireland 🇪🇨🇪🇦 🇨🇮

[@prestigious5s23]

Bambi has definietly set the bar for future ESC and most likely changed how we'll see many acts perform in the future. No longer just a song contest! Would be criminal if this doesn't win!

[@Delux_seven]

Simplemente hermoso! Una verdadero obra de arte! Afinación, interpretación, emoción... cuando lo vi por primera vez, me sentí como un viaje de emociones. Apoyando desde 🇨🇱 Chile a Bambie T 💚🤍🧡

[@irishguy200007]

The Eurovision and a few more.

[@davidfradgley751]

#CrowntheWitch

[@angelgarcia-yz1yy]

Best Eurovision performance after Nicola Di Bari in '72. From Spain.

[@lillia5333]

Yes!! Crown the witch❤❤❤❤

[@Irish780]

I love my country Ireland we are just mad 😅 Ireland actually Is rich BTW

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

We're not as rich as we look on paper.

[@rossjmacaulay307]

Did you sort a ticket for tonight to see UNPEOPLE and Trash Boat? I have a spare if you can use it?

[@SteveOGRock]

Thanks so much for the offer! I did however manage to sort my own entry tonight 🤘🏻Say hi if ye see me!

[@rossjmacaulay307]

@@SteveOGRock thought you would manage. Told you I will get you a drink, it can't be seen as bribery now you have done so much for them.(NOT suggesting you can be bought but if people want to try..... lol

[@DeborahMcgee-t8c]

A lot of countries out side the EU it was good one time I haven’t watched it in years

[@RolandsJonuss]

Awe definitely not radio friendly- but I guess is performance banger After Covid we definitely have shortages to have decent performers on stage every want sing in shower 😂 I would definitely buy a ticket for 500 💶 to see her live she just amazing 🤩

[@phylk4683]

Eehhh Ireland is the 3rd richest country in the world. Ireland is loaded with money, a homeless epidemic, a housing crisis, a immigrant crisis, a Irish cultural blindness. Also I think Bambi Thug image is very Irish… very ancient Ireland.

[@RuudVanDrijver]

I have 5 countries that could win, this one is my number one, a tad in front of Switzerland with Croatia, Netherlands and Latvia behind them, France may be a dark horse. This song is so dark, theatrical and musically complex, the perfect Eurovision song.

[@GaryCrossey]

That intro wasn't quite right. Ireland and Sweden have the highest wins (seven each ... Not so boring after all)

[@Millie-Hill]

If Lordie win she can! Infact Bambi is prob more easy to listen to than Lordie 😂

[@pmc237]

Ireland is a fairly rich country now

[@jeffscott729]

Go Birds!

[@SteveOGRock]

fly eagles fly!

[@framethis]

We in Ireland do not complain if we hold the eurovision because we get the cost back in tourism.If we did not want to win we simply would not enter .So please stick to the songs .Cheers mate

[@phillipfortinbras3896]

It was very pagan country before christianity

[@tomjohnston1220]

Before Christianity, Irish 'Pagans' worshipped Nature, which now attracts a lot of modern Irish people. Bambie uses Irish mythology for inspiration, they are not Satanic. Halloween originates in Ireland and Dracula was written by Irishman Bram Stoker. He too was inspiired by an ancient Irish myth. Also, I detect that you don't keep up with world economics, Ireland is not a poor country, it's now one of the richest countries in the world, look it up.