Bambie Thug has become Ireland's first Eurovision finalist since 2018.
They were fourth on the stage and wowed audiences across Europe with a powerful performance of ‘Doomsday Blues,’ a spectacular lights show and a dramatic costume change on set.
Chants of ‘Crown the Witch’ could be heard from the crowd as they left the stage.
The Eurovision Final will be taking place in Malmö, Sweden this Saturday.
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Ireland last made it to a final through Ryan O’Shaughnessy in 2018 when the competition was held in Lisbon.
Sweden and Ireland are currently tied in first place for most wins in the competition, with seven apiece, after Loreen won it for the Nordic country last year to bring it level.
Performing her winning song ‘Euphoria’ during the interval tonight was three-time Eurovision winner Johnny Logan.
Johnny Logan on stage at Eurovision. Image: Associated Press / Alamy Stock PhotoBambie told Newstalk earlier today that they planned on using their platform to represent the trans and non-binary community.
“In the world at this moment, it’s very dangerous for trans and non-binary people,” they said.
“I want to show support as much as I can, we deserve the same rights, the same recognition, and the same love as everyone.
“I will scream it from the rooftops in any way I can - forever.”
Eurovision finalists
The other countries that qualified for the final tonight are Serbia, Portugal, Slovenia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Finland, Cyprus, Croatia and Luxemburg.
They will join the automatically qualifying countries of Sweden, Germany, Spain, Italy France, and the UK in the final.
Ten more countries will also qualify from the second Eurovision semi-final taking place tomorrow.
Main image: Bambie Thug on stage at the Eurovision today. Image: TT News Agency/Alamy Live News
