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 -...
Germany – I truly don’t feel hate
Germany – first rehearsal report here
Jendrik has done it. Congratulations. I no longer feel hatred for this song. Lord knows I should; it really...
Germany – who decided this was a good idea??
I think my five readers have worked out that I might not like this song at all, but I genuinely tried to come up...
The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: Germany
Jendrik Sigwart has already spawned hundreds of fan site reviews suggesting he perhaps ought to feel hate, and others where those watching the rehearsals...