Beatrich

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Beatrich
Birth nameBeatričė Pundžiūtė
Born (1998-04-16) 16 April 1998 (age 26)
Kaunas, Lithuania
GenresPop, Alternative rock
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2017–present
LabelsTwin Music

Beatričė Pundžiūtė (born 16 April 1998), known professionally as Beatrich, is a Lithuanian rock, pop music singer and songwriter.

Biography[edit]

Pundžiūtė was born in Kaunas, but moved to Šilute at a very young age. She was born in a medical family. While still in kindergarten, she sang in a small ensemble, played and sang in a country music group at school, and also studied violin at a music school. After finishing school, she moved to Kaunas.[1] After becoming famous, for some time (3-4 months) she went to Los Angeles for "creative vacation" to write some songs. Latter she moved to England, London to be and work with her team more. Currently she still lives in London, returning to Lithuania for concerts.

[2] On a podcast (Nesiaukite vol.50 - Beatrich) she mentioned, that she was born in Kaunas, but in her birth certificate its written that she was born in Šilutė.

Musical career[edit]

On 20 December 2022, it was announced that Beatrich would participate in the Lithuanian national selection for Eurovision "Pabandom iš naujo! 2023" with the song "Like a Movie".[3][4] The song was publicly released in January. She participated in the second heat and came in first place.[5] She performed her song once again in the second semi final and came in first place again, thus qualifying to the final.[6] In the final of the competition, she finished in third place with a total of 16 points.[7]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

Title Album details
Songs About You
  • Release: 2 November 2022
  • Format: Digital download

Singles[edit]

Title Year Peak chart position Albums
LT (AGATA TOP 100)
"About" 2017 Non album singles
"Don't Let My go"
"Good Things"
(with Radistai DJs)
"Hollywood"
"I Need the Beat"
"Superstar"
"Everything You Say" 2018
"Pardon Me"
"Love Shot"
"Runaway" 2019
"Flashback" 2020
"Same Song" 2021
"2 Much"
"Believe"
"Hands Tied" Songs About You
"Wishlist" 2022
"Postcards"
"Love Bites"
"Wish You Wanted To See Me"
"Cold hands"
"Like a Movie" 2023 Non album single

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Nominee/work Result
2018 M.A.M.A. 2017[8] Breakthrough of the Year Won
Best Song "Superstar" Won
Best Song "Good Things" (with Radistai DJs) Nominated
Best Music Video "Good Things" (with Radistai DJs) Nominated

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ryškiai lietuviškoje scenoje sužibusi Beatrich: įkvėpimas gimsta atsisėdus į mėlyną foteliuką" (in Lithuanian). Delfi.
  2. ^ "Po ilgos pertraukos Lietuvoje dainuosianti atlikėja Beatrich: drebu iš laimės" (in Lithuanian). Lithuanian National Radio and Television. 19 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Skelbiami nacionalinės "Eurovizijos" atrankos dalyviai: prie starto linijos – 30 dainų". lrt.lt (in Lithuanian). 2022-12-20. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  4. ^ Buivydas, Justas (2022-12-20). "Lithuania reveals 30 artists who will compete in Pabandom iš naujo 2023". escxtra.com. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  5. ^ Grace, Emily (28 January 2023). "Lithuania: Pabandom iš naujo! 2023 Heat Two Results". Eurovoix. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  6. ^ Grace, Emily (11 February 2023). "Lithuania: Pabandom iš naujo! 2023 Semi-Final Two Qualifiers". Eurovoix. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  7. ^ Veen, Renske Ten (18 February 2023). "Monika Linkyte wins Pabandom iš Naujo and will represent Lithuania at Eurovision 2023 with "Stay"". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Muzikiniai apdovanojimai M.A.M.A. 2017: paskelbti nugalėtojai". vz.lt. 2018-01-26. Retrieved 2022-03-08.