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Writer's pictureLiv Webster

Albania: Festivali i Këngës 63 Artists Announced


This year Albanian broadcaster RTSH has treated us to another sensational line-up of artists for their National Final Festivali i Këngës 63.


The competition received 85 submissions this year, a professional jury narrowed the selection down to 30 artists to perform at the 63rd edition of the festival.


Notable return performers include local popstar Elvana Gjata, who placed 2nd in 58th edition of the festival with the iconic Me Tana.



Mal Retkoceri won the festival last year with Çmendur by topping the jury vote, can he win two years in a row?



Another fan favourite from last year Kleansa Susaj with Pikturë also in set to compete again.


Arists confirmed for Festivali i Këngës 63:


  • Algert Sala

  • Alis Kallacej

  • Ardit Çuni

  • Devis Xherahu

  • Djemtë e Detit

  • Elvana Gjata

  • Endrik Beba

  • Epos Grup

  • Erma Mici

  • Frensi Revania

  • Gjergj Kaçinari

  • Gresa Gjocera

  • Jet

  • Kejsi Jazxhi

  • Kleansa Susaj

  • Laurjan Ejlli ft. 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


Last edition, the winner of the public televote went on to represent the nation at the Eurovision Song Contest, it is yet to be confirmed if this is the format the competition will take this year. Mal Retkoceri won Festivali i Këngës 62, but was not selected for Eurovision 2024 as he failed to score highest in the televote.


The final is likely to be held in late December, near Christmas time - as per previous editions of the festival.


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