'Festivali i Këngës' songs released in Albania

The 63rd Festivali i Këngës is set to take place between 19 and 22 December 2024. And as well as aiming to showcase the best of the Albanian music scene, the event will also be deciding Albania's entry to the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. 

30 songs have been revealed as taking part in the esteemed music festival, which has been going since its inaugural edition in 1962.

On the first two nights of Festivali i Këngës 63 (Thursday and Friday, 19 and 20 December) one half of the lineup will perform their songs to Albanian audiences for the first time across each evening. A jury vote and also a vote from viewers watching at home will open, with both of them scoring the performances they've enjoyed that night.

Up to 18 of the 30 songs will then progress to the Festivali i Këngës final night on Sunday 22 December. Again, a jury vote and public vote will be responsible for choosing a winner, and the song that will represent Albania at Basel 2025. Five more prizes will also be handed out to songs on the night, including a Lyrics Prize, a Critics Prize, as well as prizes to the podium-finish entries. 

On night three, on Saturday 21 December, all 30 artists will take part in a non-competitive 'Nostalgia Night', after which the results of the first two shows are announced.

Before the 4-night festival comes to us live from the Palace of Congresses in Tirana, you can already familiarise yourself with the songs that will be taking part. Albanian broadcaster RTSH released all 30 entries on the evening of Friday 6 December. 

Algert Sala – Bosh

Alis – Mjegull

Ardit Çuni – Amane

Devis Xherahu – Ka Momente

Djemtë e Detit – Larg

Elvana Gjata – Karnaval

Endrik Beba – Ishe Ti

Epos – Kurajo Dhe Zjarr

Erma Mici – Mbaje

Frensi Revania – Rreziko

Gjergj Kaçinari – Larg Jetës Pa Ty

Gresa Gjocera – E Vërteta

Jet – Gjallë

Kejsi Jazxhi – Kur Bota Hesht

Klea Dina – Dashuri Ndiej

Kleana Susaj – Ta Dija

Laorjan Ejlli & Adelina Correj – A Thu!

Lorenc Hasrama – Frymë

Luna Çausholli – Qiell Apo Ferr

Mal – Antihero

Martina Serreqi – Nëse Qaj

Mihallaq Andrea – Porositë e Babait

Nita Latifi – Zemrës

Orgesa Zaimi – I Parë

Rea Nuhu – Sot

Ronaldo Mesuli – N’zemër

Santino de Bartolo – Kur Nata Vjen Si Bora

Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm

Stine – E Kishim Nis

Vesa Smolica – Lutem

At the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Albania was represented by BESA and her song TITAN.

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