The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: Spain
‘Voy A Quedarme’ is purportedly a song composed after Blas Cantó lost his granny. And unless the Cantó clan has some kind of lizard...
UK – Can we have Thursday’s rehearsal back please?
I'm going to be generous and forgive James his first run of this one, because he sounded out of breath from the start -...
UK – embracing the moment
UK – first rehearsal report here
Our home boy James is at it again. Today the trumpets seem to stay suspended for a little longer...
The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: United Kingdom
This year, the BBC has stepped back from picking UK song and artist and handed it over to BMG who stuck with their 2020...
France – a stunning moment, mais pas pour moi
France – first rehearsal report here
No surprises in the French rehearsal. Barbara is as polished and professional as she was the moment she first...
The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: France
If you followed the French national final, you’ve already seen Barbara Pravi’s performance of ‘Voilà’. It’s much the same right down to the birds...
France – Can someone lend Babs a stripy top?
When your very average televoter turns on the telly and watches this big old festival of song, they need to be both entertained *and*...
Netherlands – history, culture, and staggering beauty
Netherlands – first rehearsal report here
The first thing I notice is that Jeangu’s ditched the harness that was under his jacket. He’s now just...
The Netherlands – a complete performance.
I seem not to have written a review about this the first time round. What was I thinking? Apologies.
I do love this song. Its...
The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: Netherlands
Jeangu Macrooy representing the host nation has the tough job of turning in something respectable, but (if possible) trying not to actually win -...