Judith van Hirtum is a 25-year-old Belgian/Dutch singer-songwriter. In 2022, she won the ‘Rising Star’ contest on radio station MNM with a cover of Beggin’. Shortly after that, she released her successful debut single Me And My Big Mouth. A great way to start her music career.

In 2024, Judith supported Belgian superstar Pommelien Thijs on her tour in The Netherlands. This was followed by support slots for other artists like Rick Astley, Milow and Di-Rect. Last summer, her single Are U Done? got nominated for the Flemish television contest ‘Zomerhit’.

Since then, Judith signed a major record deal and is ready for the next chapter of this promising story. Lately, she’s been writing lots of new music. Her songs may sound up-beat and happy, but her light-hearted, self-written lyrics often deal with universal subjects such as heartbreak and mental health. Meanwhile, she doesn’t shy away from social themes like women’s rights and unequal relationships.

In her new single Hi, How’s Your Girlfriend? Judith targets a man who has two girlfriends who don’t know about each other’s existence. The poppy tune was one of six songs the Dutch selection committee chose to represent the Netherlands at the Eurovison Song Contest 2025. I think it would have been a very successful entry. In fact, I still think it’s a huge hit!

Hi, How’s Your Girlfriend? by Judith is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.

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In the Wildcards 2025 playlist you’ll find all of this year’s Carte Blanche Music Wildcards so far.

Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.