Happy 2020 from everyone here at Eurovision Ireland! ESC Radio’s yearly Eurovision Top 250 is a staple in the fan calendar, with lovers of the contest from across Europe and beyond listening in on New Year’s Eve to find out if their favourites have earned a place on […]
After a stellar night in Tirana, Arilena Ara has been crowned winner and will fly the Albanian flag in Rotterdam with the song Shaj. Albania will first have to sing in one the semi finals, due to take place on May 12th or 14th. We will find out […]
The live final of Festivali i Këngës 58 is just under an hour away – so what better time to announce the results of our poll? We asked you who you thought was going to win tonight and go on to represent Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest […]
Mbrëmje e mbarë Evropë! Mirëmëngjes Australi! Tonight we’re going to find out the winner of Festivali i Këngës 58 and Albania’s representative at Eurovision 2020! Good luck Albania and hope you’ll make the right decision :) As for you dear readers, sit back, relax, and let Eurovision Ireland’s […]
Tonight see’s the Final of the 58th edition of Festivali i Kenges tonight. Ahead of the show, it’s time to look back at the best and the worst of Albanian entries at the Eurovision Song Contest. The Best In 2012, Rona Nishliu finished in 5th place – their […]
It’s that time of year again! Tomorrow we’ll know the first Eurovision song heading to the 2020 contest! Albania are always quite ahead of the game when it comes to Eurovision, with Festivali i Këngës usually taking place in December – meaning they’re often the first country to […]
Today, RTSH revealed Albania’s Festivali i Këngës 58 Finalists chosen by the jury. The 12 Finalists are: Tiri Gjoci – “Me gotën bosh” Gena – “Shqiponja e lirë” Albërie Hadërgjonaj – “Ku ta gjej dikë ta dua” Olta Boka – “Botë për dy” Robert Berisha – “Ajo nuk […]
Back in 2018 National Final season, we introduced our #FinaleWeek feature. We are re-introducing this feature for the 2020 season. This week will see a condensed version, while full weekly versions will be introduced in January. Hello Tirana, this is Dublin calling! This week see’s Festivali i Kenges […]
The Albanian broadcaster RTSH has announced the 20 artists and their songs competing in Festivali i Këngës 58. The winner of Festivali i Këngës will represent Albania at Eurovision Song Contest 2020. Festivali i Këngës 58 – Competing songs Wendi Mancaku – Ende Valon Shehu – Kutia e Pandorës Tiri Gjoci – Me gotën […]
Within the last week, the Albanian press have rumoured that the dates of this year’s Festivali i Kenges may change due to the recent, fateful earthquake. However, these rumours are not true. RTSH have confirmed that the first shows will take place on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th […]