Albania’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Shkodra Elektronike, held their first rehearsal in Basel with the song “Zjerm“. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland.
Shkodra Elektronike, Albania’s representative, were the fifth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song “Zjerm“. Shkodra Elektronike will perform as song number 12 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th.
Albania is known as a country that strongly preserves its ethnic identity in Eurovision-whether you like it or not. This year, it is going all in on ethnicity, as Shkodra Elektronike are building a well-planned Albanian performance, with Albanian characteristics present in every detail-even the smallest ones.
Innovative Stage Design and Visual Effects
It seems that Albania is taking the stage of Festivali i Këngës – and has left most of it behind, with the only things remaining from it being just two colors: red and black, which will play across the screen in various geometric shapes. These colors are the leading elements in the song’s staging and will appear on the LED screen, the mountain set piece, the stage floor, and, of course, the frame. The stage is used somewhat differently than usual, with the mountains in the back lowered and the front part appearing higher, in order to provide a stark contrast to the black and white lights.
Lekë will stand mainly at the front of the stage, while Beatrice will use the rest of the space for a “vogue”-style dance segment, with minor changes. The Albanian song is among the few that feature live instruments; the drums and bass will give the song depth and additional layers that Eurovision seeks.
Albania maintains ethnic authenticity throughout the performance-even in the smallest details, as Beatrice will wear a red satin dress with a corset and sequins on the lapel, sewn by none other than her mother! On her right hand, she will wear a red glove. Lekë will wear a military-style jacket with a double lapel. The overall look of the performance will be very glamorous.
Pyrotechnics and Special Effects
In terms of pyrotechnics, as the song’s name suggests, there will be plenty of fire, especially in the frame shot during the choruses.
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Albania at Eurovision 2025
“Zjerm” (in English: “Fire”), is the song that will be performed by the duo Shkodra Elektronike, who will represent Albania at Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13th, 15th, and 17th. The song was written by the duo members – Beatriçe Gjergji and Lekë Gjeloshi. This is the first Eurovision entry for the contestants and composers, and it is performed in the Albanian language.
The song “Zjerm” is intended to convey a call for hope, peace, and spiritual renewal. It encourages listeners to imagine a better world, remember their roots, and strive for unity and light even in difficult times. The song combines elements of national pride with a universal vision of peace and brotherhood.
Currently, Albania is ranked 10th in the betting odds tables for Eurovision 2025.
Shkodra Elektronike – Who Are You?
Shkodra Elektronike is an Albanian duo combining electropop with world music, formed in 2018 in the city of Shkodra located in northwestern Albania. The duo consists of Beatriçe Gjergji and Lekë Gjeloshi. The duo began gaining popularity in Albania in 2020 when they released songs like “Ku e gjeta vedin” and “Synin si Qershia“. They later began performing at international festivals. In 2022, they released their debut EP, and last year they released the song “Vaj Si Kenka Ba Dynjaja“.
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”.
