Tonight, the first semifinal of the Albanian Festivali i Këngës will take place. A total of 19 acts will compete for a place in the final, to be held on Christmas Day. Sixteen of them are assigned to the “established singers” category, while the other three are newcomers. Eight established singers and one newcomer will qualify for the final tonight.
The show
Albania will not be the first country to choose its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest this year, as Switzerland selected their song and singer nearly two weeks ago. The formula will be once again the prestigious and stylish Festivali i Këngës, a long-lasting tradition in the Adriatic country that is about to see its 49th edition. Albanian Christmas wouldn't be the same without the Festival, to be held this year over three nights – 23rd, 24th and 25th December. As usual, both established artists and newcomers battle for the honour of winning Festivali i Këngës and therefore representing their country in the Eurovision Song Contest.
How to watch
- Live on TVSH at 20:30 CET
- Via satellite. Parameters: Eutelsat W2, 16°E, 12656V 4883 1/2
- Live on Radio Tirana at 20:30 CET
- Webcast 1
- Webcast2
- On a taped format on TVSH tomorrow at 04:50 CET
The line-up
Established singers
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Selami Kolonja – Marmara
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Alban Skenderaj & Miriam Cani – Ende ka shpresë
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Orges Toçe – Mari
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Kamela Islami – Jetova per ty
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Blerina Shalari – Lutjes apo dashurise
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Ernis Cili – Fam
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Dorian Nini – Mirësevini ne Shqipëri
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Etmond Mancaku – Dashuri pas emrit
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Ardita Tusha – Dikur besoja
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Klajdi Musabelliu- Vetëm ti
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Evans Rama – Sonte
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Dorina Garuci- Mirëmbrëma ëngjëlli im
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Hersiana Matmuja- Me cilin rri ti dashuri
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Agim Poshka – Bota.com.vetmi
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Marsida Saraçi – Vetëm s'jemi në botë
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Entela Zhula – Stuhi dhe diell
Newcomers
- Ilir Kazaferri – Nuk ke ketu
- Maria Prifti – Pasuri e pasurive
- Megi Laska – Endrat ekzostojne
Have your say
You can vote for your favourite act in the first semifinal of Festivali i Këngës here.
