The Fanning Verdict: Eurovision 2021 North Macedonia
Of course Vasil is in fine voice - does he have any other? And yes, he looks great on screen. He serves as perfect...
North Macedonia – Are those hills still alive?
It has taken me this many seconds to work out that Vasil is actually mangling the opening notes from Edelweiss together with something from...
Day 5 – Lithuania to Sweden
Goedemorgon Oneuropeans, and welcome to my updates from Day Five. Semi final one (most of), rehearsal two. We're only missing Malta, who'll be first...
The Fanning Verdict – Eurovision 2021 – Russia
I’ve faltered on the Russian entry to the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. On the one hand, I love Manizha and all she stands for....
Russia – now this is more like it.
The main change here is that the backing singers have changed out of their casual clothes and are now dressed in gold tracksuits or...
The Fanning Verdict – Eurovision 2021 – Day Four
I’m not going to lie, this is a Eurovision 2021 day I’ve not looked forward to. It’s the part of the show laden with...
Bulgaria – Am I missing something?
I’m looking at the Bulgarian rehearsal and I know what it’s supposed to be. It’s supposed to be Victoria telling a story laced with...
Bulgaria – afloat on a sea of emotion
Now to Bulgaria, also riding high with the bookies. I think Victoria would have done really well with her song last year, and whilst...
Eurovision 2021 Week 1 Day 3 Afternoon 1 – Nick’s View
I think I can get away with this one, as on a technicality it is technically "after" noon on Week 1 Day 3, just...
The Fanning Verdict – Eurovision 2021 – Day Three
It's a wet and windy start to the week at the Fanning Mansion, but I'm wrapped up warm inside with access to the virtual...