She’s the unassuming songstress who secured Belgium its third top ten Eurovision finish in as many years. And during the week, Blanche had further reason to celebrate with the announcement that she had won a prestigious European Border Breakers Award.
Organisers praised the “City Lights” singer’s “soothing, husky voice”, comparing her to New Zealand popstar Lorde and Hannah Reid from the British group London Grammar. Highlighting her strong streaming numbers, they conclude that “it is safe to say the world is eager to see and hear more”.
Blanche herself was thrilled with the news. Taking to her various social media profiles, she wrote:
I’m so so glad to be one of this year’s European Border Breakers Awards ! This is really one of the accomplishment that shows how successful the song has been, and that, is due to all of people that have support and keep supporting by listening, buying, sharing and singing the song 🙂 It makes me even more excited to share all the rest with you !!
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Blanche Grand Final Dress Rehearsal at Eurovision 2017
The European Union backed awards honour emerging artists who have enjoyed success across Europe.
Past EBBA winners include internationally acclaimed acts such as Alan Walker, Dua Lipa, Era Istrefi, Álvaro Soler, Christine and The Queens, Robin Schulz, Natalie La Rose, Years & Years, Hozier, Indila, John Newman, Tove Lo, and Mø — to name just a few.
Eurovision 2006 victor Helena Paparizou snagged a gong in 2007, while Eurovision 2014 runners-up the Common Linnets took one in 2015. The Dutch outfit also went home with the Public Choice prize.
So far, three other winners have been announced for 2018. They are Alice Merton (Germany), Off Bloom (Denmark), and Skott (Sweden). Six more will be revealed between now and the award ceremony on 17 January 2018.
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Congratulations to Blanche! #queen
Congratulations! Totally deserved! She’s amazing!
Well deserved!
Now hurry up and release a new single/album
so many months have passed and she still hasnt released new content, i like her but she is hurting her career this way, people are now forgetting her and losing interest about her music
Music making is a very long process, let’s be patient.
Huge congratulations to Blanche! Adore her, so excited for her to release more music.
Also congratulations to ALice and Skott!! No Roots is a B O P. Skott, though, wow. Her voice is magical and so brittle, very unique!
Amazing! Can’t wait for Blanche’s debut album to come out! 😀
Congrats to Blanche (and Skott too – I love her)! <3