From September 27 to 29, RTSH will accept song submissions for the 63rd edition of Festivali i Këngës, aiming to discover Albania’s next hit.
The Albanian broadcaster RTSH has announced that the song submission window for the 63rd edition of Festivali i Këngës will open from September 27 to 29. Aspiring artists can submit their entries via email to [email protected], marking an exciting opportunity for musicians to showcase their talent. It remains unclear if this will be the selection method for Albania’s representative at Eurovision 2025, as RTSH has yet to confirm participation.
Submission Guidelines
Artists must adhere to specific guidelines for their submissions, including a final version of the song, lyrics, and a brief biography. Submissions should be sent to [email protected] during the submission window.
Elhaida Dani, who represented Albania in Eurovision 2015, has been appointed as the Artistic Director for this year’s festival. Her leadership is expected to enhance the festival’s artistic quality, drawing inspiration from international events like Italy’s Festival di Sanremo.
A Festival with a Legacy
Since its inception in 1962, Festivali i Këngës has been a cornerstone of Albanian music culture. It gained international prominence in 2004 when Albania debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Albania in Eurovision 2024
“Titan” is the title of the song performed by singer Besa Kokëdhima, representing Albania in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2024 held in Malmö, Sweden. Albania failed to qualify for the final, finishing 15th in the second semi-final with 14 points received from Greece, Italy, Switzerland, and San Marino.
The last time Albania sent an English-language song and successfully qualified for the grand final was in 2015, with Elhaida Dani’s performance of “I’m Alive.” Since then, every time Albania has submitted an English-language entry, they have failed to advance to the final.
Source: Eurovision Albania
Eurovision 2025: This will be Albania’s 21st participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Albania joined the competition in 2004 and achieved its best result in Eurovision 2012 when singer Rona Nishliu reached fifth place with the song “Suus.”
