‘Bambie Thug is my warrior alter ego’ – Ireland’s Eurovision hopeful on forging the unique identity that’s taken them from Macroom to Malmo

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‘Bambie Thug is my warrior alter ego’ – Ireland’s Eurovision hopeful on forging the unique identity that’s taken them from Macroom to Malmo

When our video call connects, Bambie Thug — the non-binary artist, legal name is Bambie Ray Robinson, whose preferred pronouns are they/their — is in their fashion stylist’s home in London, where they’re staying for the moment, preparing for the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, next month.