RTSH, the Albanian national broadcaster, have revealed the Artistic Director for Festivali i Këngës 64 – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

For the second consecutive year, Elhaida Dani will take on the role as Artistic Director for Festivali i Këngës 64. Elhaida Dani represented Albania at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna, with “I’m Alive”, finishing in 17th place and 34 points. You can watch the performance of “I’m Alive” below:

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Author: Richard Taylor

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