Festivali i Këngës 63
| Festivali i Këngës 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Dates | |
| Semi-final 1 | TBA |
| Semi-final 2 | TBA |
| Semi-final 3 | TBA |
| Final | TBA |
| Host | |
| Venue | Palace of Congresses, Tirana |
| Presenter(s) | TBA |
| Artistic director | Elhaida Dani |
| Host broadcaster | Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) |
| Participants | |
| Number of entries | 30 |
Festivali i Këngës 2024 is the 63rd edition of Albania’s annual music competition, set to take place in December 2024. As in previous years, the festival will serve as the country’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Organized by Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH), Festivali i Këngës will feature a range of established and emerging Albanian artists competing for the chance to represent Albania on the Eurovision stage. The festival is known for its live orchestral performances and diverse musical styles, making it a highlight of Albania’s cultural calendar.
Format
[edit]In June 2024, Albanian singer and songwriter Elhaida Dani was announced as the artistic director of the contest.[1]
Contestants
[edit]RTSH initiated an application period for artists and composers interested in participating in the 63rd edition of Festivali i Këngës from 27 September to 29 September 2024.[2] At the closing of the submission period, 85 entries had been received.[3] A total of 30 artists appeared on the provisional list of artists selected to compete in the festival, which was published on 7 October.[4][5] Among the selected competing artists is Mal Retkoceri, who won the 2023 festival.
| Artist | Song | Songwriter(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algert Sala | TBA | ||
| Alis Kallacej | |||
| Ardit Çuni | |||
| Devis Xherahu | |||
| Djemtë e Detit | |||
| Elvana Gjata | |||
| Endrik Beba | |||
| Epos Grup | |||
| Erma Mici | |||
| Frensi Revania | |||
| Gjergj Kaçinari | |||
| Gresa Gjocera | |||
| Jet | "Gjallë" | Inis Neziri, Elios Shuli | |
| Kejsi Jazxhi | TBA | ||
| Kleansa Susaj | |||
| Laurjan Ejlli feat. Adelina Corraj | |||
| Lorenc Hasrama | |||
| Luna Çausholli | |||
| Mal Retkoceri | |||
| Martina Serreqi | |||
| Mihallaq Andrea | |||
| Nita Latifi | |||
| Olsi Bylyku | |||
| Orgesa Zaimi | |||
| Rea Nuhu | |||
| Ronaldo Mesuli | |||
| Santino De Bartolo | |||
| Shkodra Elektronike | |||
| Stine | |||
| Vesa Smolica | |||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Granger, Anthony (11 June 2024). "Albania: Elhaida Dani Artistic Director for Festivali i Këngës 63". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (4 August 2024). "Albania: Festivali i Këngës 63 Song Submission Window September 27 to 29". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Shpallen emrat e këngëtarëve pjesëmarrës te Festivali 63 i Këngës në RTSH" [The names of the singers participating in the Festivali 63 i Këngës në RTSH are announced] (in Albanian). RTSH. 7 October 2024. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ Conte, Davide (7 October 2024). "🇦🇱 Albania: Festivali i Këngës 63 Artists Revealed". Eurovoix. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Festivali i Këngës 63 participants revealed, Elvana Gjata back in the race". ESCBubble. 7 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
