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Eurovision 2016 – Russia – Sergey’s song leaks out – Schlagertastic...

I've put the youtube video up - I do have an Mp3 if you'd like it let me know!!!

Sergey Lazarev secures second Eurovision gig

Sergey Lazarev is lined up for a second go at cracking Eurovision for Russia. His name was confirmed by broadcaster VGTRK as their representative for...

24 December – It seems we’re playing a game

As you'll know, some people can't get enough of the drug that is the Eurovision stage. Some we like to see back. Some even...

Eurovision peace offer rejected by both sides

Russian broadcaster Channel One and the Ukrainian deputy Prime Minister have both rejected a proposal that could have allowed Julia Samoylova to compete at...

Day Two catch up by Rosé…

Well I've been at bloody Heathrow all day on a course and been trying to steal moments away to keep abreast of things but...

Have Russia made a little big mistake?

So we all thought that the Russian selection would be a sham to allow Little Big to get another go at the contest, however...
Backstage at Eurovision 2021

The Fanning Verdict: Day One at Eurovision 2021

I'll be here throughout rehearsals to tell you what I thought of what was going on and gathering up the official clips in one...

Russia and cognitive dissonance

So I set my ground rules years ago. You’ve got to ignore the country name, I said. You’ve got to just judge the song...

My take on the Ukraine/Russia Eurovision saga…

So as you all know by now, Russia has picked up her toys, stamped her tiny feet, won’t broadcast the contest and is therefore...

tl;dr Russia out of Eurovision this year

On 22 March, the Ukrainian Security Service barred Russia’s entrant to the Eurovision Song Contest from entering Ukraine. They told Julia Samoylova that she...