#BIRTHDAY: Juliana Pasha from Albania is 42 today We all want to see a new country win, don’t we? Whether it’s to experience a new take on our favourite TV show, or to try the local cuisine, or practice a different way of asking for a beer. That’s […]
It’s always one of our most read articles of the year! You loved it when we covered this in 2018, 2019, and 2021, so it’s time to crunch the numbers again for 2022! With the semi finals done for another year, it’s time to check in and see whose qualification […]
Tonight’s the night! The First Semi Final of the Eurovision Song Contest will be coming to us live from beautiful Turin, Italy at 21:00PM CET (make sure you check your local listings to find out where you can watch!) Although in a few hours we’ll know just who […]
As much as we love the Eurovision Song Contest, there is something in the old adage that some things just don’t translate very well. In a musical coming together of different countries and cultures, what sounds poetic and elegant in one language might not quite have the same […]
#ESC2022: Eurovision Ireland reviews… Part VI We at Eurovision Ireland have taken a look at the songs participating in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest (plus one other). In seven reviews, we pick apart the songs, and see if we can find our favourite. You can find some of […]
#BIRTHDAY: Jonida Maliqi from Albania is 39 today Did you enjoy the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv. In 2019. You were wearing your blue jumper. It was the one that never seemed to end. Our friends in Albania, more often than not, get through to the final, […]
#BIRTHDAY: Anxhela Peristeri from Albania is 36 today Last year we had a large crop of performers who were lined up for a certain event in 2020, only for it to not take place. For some 2020 performers, however, they had to qualify all over again. Or not. […]
On the lead up to the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, which is been held in Turin, we are looking back at the countries participating in the Contest and their histories – past and present. Today we continue with Albania’s story. Albania debuted at the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest, […]
Ronela Hajati, has today revealed the revamped Albanian entry for the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest in Turin. Ronela has revealed the revamped version of “Sekret” and you can watch the official video below: Let us know what you think about Albania and the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest – […]
#BIRTHDAY: Ledina Çelo from Albania is 45 today It can be a strange thing being a country’s second ever participant in our favourite TV show. Especially if the first entrant did well. That second entrant has a hard act to follow. In 2005, today’s birthday girl Ledina Çelo […]
Ahead of tonight’s final of Sanremo, Albania (RTSH), Montenegro (RTCG) and Spain (RTVE) will be broadcasting the show live either on a linear television channel or online. Viewers in these countries will not have to use RAI Play. Let us know what you think about Albania, Italy, Montenegro, […]
The first Semi Final of Festivali i Këngës 60 has taken place. The following three participants have been eliminated: Kejsi Rustja “Vallëzoj me ty” Viola Xhemali “Eja si erë” Xhuli Pjetraj “Baladë” Let us know what you think about Albania and the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest – either […]
RTSH, the Albanian national broadcaster, has revealed the artists taking part in Festivali i Këngës 60. The artists taking back are: Alban Ramosaj Denis Skura Eldis Arrnjeti Evi Reci Endri & Stefi Ester Zahiri Gjergj Kacinari Janex Kastro Zizo Kelly Kejsi Rustja Mirud Olimpia Smajlaj Rezarta Smaja Ronela […]
RTSH, the Albanian national broadcaster, have revealed the dates for Festivali i Këngës 60. The 60th edition of the festival will take place on: Night One – December 27th Night Two – December 28th Grand Final – December 29th Last year, Festivali i Këngës was held outside due […]
#BIRTHDAY: Olta Boka from Albania is 30 today Do you prefer a song in a language you can’t understand? If you can speak English you’re always in luck with the songs taking part. But when a country sings in their own tongue, it’s always a good thing. In […]