With Sweden’s Melodifestivalen wrapping up last night, the last national selection of the 2021 season has come to an end as we only have broadcaster’s announcements left to look forward to. While we’re now all excitedly looking ahead to May and eagerly awaiting the start of the contest […]
After a night to remember in Tirana, the first national selection of the Eurovision 2021 season has concluded and we have the result. Flying the Albanian flag in Rotterdam this year will be… Congratulations to Anxhela Peristeri and Karma!! Albania now have to earn their spot in the […]
Mirëmbrëma Evropë dhe mirëmëngjesi Australia! Tonight is the final of Festivali i Këngës 59, meaning we will soon find out who will be Albania’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021! Sit back and relax, and let Eurovision Ireland’s own James Scanlan entertain and inform you. As always, […]
The twenty six participating entries for Festivali i Kenges 59 this December, have been announced. They are: Devis Xherahu – Peng (Hostage) Orgesa Zaimi – Valixhja e kujtimeve (The suitcase of memories) Festina Mejzini – Kush je ti dashuri (Who is the one you love) Franc Koruni – […]
RTSH, the Albanian national broadcaster, has started the search for the entries of the 59th edition of Festivali i Kenges. Songwriters and performers have until Friday 2nd October to either email their submissions to the broadcaster or hand deliver them. It is currently unknown whether Festivali i Kenges […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The participants and dates for this year’s Festivali i Kenges have been announced. The Contest will take place on 19th, 20th and 22nd December. Hosting this year’s proceedings will be Alketa Vejsiu. The twenty participating artists are: Alberie Hadergjonaj Aldo Bardhi Arilena Ara Bojken Lako Devis Xherahu Eli […]
ALBANIA: Live blog of Festivali i Këngës Final from 20.45 CET We’ve been through two nights of quality song from Tirana. Tonight is the Grand Final of Festivali i Këngës 57, and the winner will carry the double-headed eagle to Tel Aviv next May. Fourteen songs have made […]
ALBANIA: Live Blog of Festivali i Këngës 57 from 20.45 CET The 2019 Eurovision season kicks off properly tonight, with the first show of Festivali i Këngës from Tirana in Albania. A grand total of 22 acts will perform tonight with the aid of the RTSH Symphonic Orchestra. […]
That’s right! Albania picks tonight their winner for the 56th edition of Festivali i Këngës. Usually the winner from this contest will be Albania’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest. Fourteen acts will compete tonight but only one can win it all. You can watch the final live from 20:40 […]