San Marino: Besa Reveals Her Song for San Marino Song Contest 2025!

San Marino: Besa Reveals Her Song for San Marino Song Contest 2025!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Besa Kokedhima, who represented Albania in Eurovision 2024 but didn't reach the final, has revealed a sinppet of the song she'll compete with to represent San Marino at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Listen to the snippet! San Marino's national broadcaster, SMRTV, recently unveiled the complete list of contestants for all semi-finals of the "San Marino Song Contest 2025", including a separate semi-final for local artists from San Marino. The grand final will take place on March 8th, where the country's representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, will be chosen. The organizers announced the contestants for the last two semi-finals, to be held over several days in February, as well as a separate semi-final for local San Marino artists. Besa Kokedhima, Albania's representative at Eurovision 2024, who had already announced her participation in the contest, released a preview of her competing song on her Instagram account today. Listen to the snippet:   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎BΞSΛ‎‏...
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Albania: Shkodra Elektronike to Perform Original Version of Song at Eurovision 2025!

Albania: Shkodra Elektronike to Perform Original Version of Song at Eurovision 2025!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania at Eurovision 2025: Members of the duo Shkodra Elektronike revealed in an interview that they have decided not to change their song "Zjerm" and will perform it in its original version on the Eurovision 2025 stage. Members of the duo Shkodra Elektronike, chosen to represent Albania at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 15, and 17, disclosed in an interview with the Albanian national broadcaster, RTSH, that they have decided not to alter their song "Zjerm" (translated as "Fire"). They will perform it in its original version. The duo also revealed that although they were in talks with another artist expected to join the performance, they ultimately decided not to include any additional artists and will not translate the song into English 🇦🇱 Shkodra Elektronike confirmed on the RTSH 1 talk show Miqtë e Pasdites that "Zjerm" will remain unchanged for Eurovision. [🎥 rtshqiptar] pic.twitter.com/2s4G36FFm3 — ESC Discord (@ESCdiscord) February 3, 2025 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Performance Details In...
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Albania: Shkodra Elektronike Considering Adding New Artist to Eurovision 2025 Song

Albania: Shkodra Elektronike Considering Adding New Artist to Eurovision 2025 Song

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania at Eurovision 2025: Shkodra Elektronike duo revealed in an interview that they are in discussions with an additional artist who may join their song "Zjerm" at Eurovision 2025. Shkodra Elektronike, the duo chosen to represent Albania at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13th, 15th, and 17th, have disclosed that their song "Zjerm" (meaning "Fire") might undergo a refresh before the competition. After it was revealed that the duo would not translate their song into English for the contest, they now share in an interview on "A Show" that they have been in talks with another artist who may join the song. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Collaboration Plans and Language Decision The duo explains that they are interested in adding this unnamed artist to the song and revising it together. They mention that if the artist agrees to participate, they will also be involved in recomposing the song. However, if the artist cannot or refuses to take...
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Albania: Shkodra Elektronike to Perform “Zjerm” in Full Albanian Language at Eurovision!

Albania: Shkodra Elektronike to Perform “Zjerm” in Full Albanian Language at Eurovision!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania at Eurovision 2025: The duo Shkodra Elektronike announced that they will perform the song "Zjerm" on the Eurovision 2025 stage without changes, maintaining an authentic performance. Shkodra Elektronike, the duo chosen to represent Albania at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13th, 15th, and 17th, have revealed that they will perform their song "Zjerm" (Fire) in its original version without significant changes. The duo disclosed this decision on Albania's most popular TV show, "E diela jonë" (Our Sunday). They believe the song doesn't require alterations to best represent Albania authentically. The song was written by the duo members: Beatriçe Gjergji and Lekë Gjeloshi. This marks their first Eurovision entry as both contestants and composers. It's worth noting that Albania typically performs better at Eurovision with songs in Albanian, while English translations often fail to qualify for the final. The current version of the song is 3 minutes and 3 seconds long, which likely influenced the decision to maintain it...
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Albania: Shkodra Elektronike to Perform “Zjerm” at Eurovision

Albania: Shkodra Elektronike to Perform “Zjerm” at Eurovision

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania's Eurovision 2025: Shkodra Elektronike will perform "Zjerm" on the Eurovision 2025 stage. Listen to the song. "Zjerm" (in English: "Fire") is the name of 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 both the contestants and the composers. The chosen song was performed in the Albanian national selection in the Albanian language, but for Eurovision, the duo will be given the option to perform the song in another language. However, it should be noted that Albania usually succeeds at Eurovision with songs in the Albanian language, while when it converts its songs to English, it fails and does not qualify for the final. The current version of the song is 3 minutes and 3 seconds long, so it's...
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Tonight at 21:00: Albania Selects its Eurovision Entry

Tonight at 21:00: Albania Selects its Eurovision Entry

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight at 21:00, the final evening of "Festivali i Këngës 63" will take place, determining the Albanian representative and song for Eurovision 2025. Watch the live broadcast online. Tonight at 21:00 (Central European Time), the final evening of Albania's Eurovision national selection "Festivali i Këngës 63" will commence! The festival, which has served as Albania's Eurovision selection process since 2003, will span four evenings this year. Today marks the grand final, in the end of which we will know who will wave the Albanian flag in Basel! To watch the broadcast starting at 21:00 CET, click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Format of the Festival, Venue and Hosts The festival will once again take place at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana. Three hosts will guide the event: Enkel Demi, Ornela Bregu, and Dalina Buzi, who will host from the green room. For the first time, Albania's Eurovision representative will be chosen through a combination of jury voting and public voting, split equally...
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Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Albania at Eurovision 2025?

Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Albania at Eurovision 2025?

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Festivali i Këngës 63. Who should represent Albania at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Albanian Eurovision national selection, "Festivali i Këngës", is set to take place tonight at 22:00, featuring 18 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Albania at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from the Albanian national selection. Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Albania? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Alis - "Mjegull" The truth? Albania has a very high-quality Eurovision national selection with many songs that could reach the Eurovision final this year. I chose Alis's song. I'm aware that this song won't be the one to receive the most votes from the audience, but I hope there are judges who will save the situation! The singer's vocal performance is excellent,...
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Tonight at 21:00: The Third Evening of Albania’s Festivali i Këngës

Tonight at 21:00: The Third Evening of Albania’s Festivali i Këngës

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight at 21:00, the third evening of Albania's Eurovision national selection "Festivali i Këngës 63" will take place. A link for live streaming is provided. Tonight at 21:00 (Central European Time), the third evening of Albania's Eurovision national selection "Festivali i Këngës 63" will commence, culminating in the selection of Albania's representative for Eurovision 2025. The festival, which has served as Albania's Eurovision selection process since 2003, will span four evenings this year. Today marks the "nostalgia evening," the festival's third night, where contestants will perform duets of popular Albanian songs and past Eurovision entries. The finalists will be announced at the end of this evening, with the grand finale scheduled for tomorrow, December 22nd. To watch the broadcast starting at 21:00 CET, click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Format of the Festival, Venue and Hosts The festival will once again take place at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana. Three hosts will guide the event: Enkel Demi, Ornela Bregu, and Dalina Buzi,...
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Tonight at 21:00: The Second Evening of Albania’s Festivali i Këngës

Tonight at 21:00: The Second Evening of Albania’s Festivali i Këngës

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight at 21:00, the second evening of Albania's Eurovision national selection "Festivali i Këngës 63" will take place, featuring 15 competing songs. A link for live streaming is provided. Tonight at 21:00 (Central European Time), the second evening of Albania's Eurovision national selection "Festivali i Këngës 63" will commence, culminating in the selection of Albania's representative for Eurovision 2025. The festival, which has served as Albania's Eurovision selection process since 2003, will span four evenings this year. Today marks the second semi-final, featuring the remaining 15 participants, while tomorrow will host a "nostalgia evening," the festival's third night, where contestants will perform duets of popular Albanian songs and past Eurovision entries. The finalists will be announced at the end of this evening, with the grand finale scheduled for December 22nd. To watch the broadcast starting at 21:00 CET, click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Format of the Festival, Venue and Hosts The festival will once again take place at the...
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Tonight at 21:00: The First Evening of Albania’s Festivali i Këngës

Tonight at 21:00: The First Evening of Albania’s Festivali i Këngës

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch tonight at 21:00 as Albania's Eurovision selection "Festivali i Këngës 63" begins, culminating in choosing Albania's representative for Eurovision 2025. The first semi-final features 15 entries. A link for live streaming is provided. Tonight at 21:00 (Central European Time), Albania's Eurovision selection "Festivali i Këngës 63" kicks off, culminating in the selection of Albania's representative and song for Eurovision 2025. The festival, which has served as Albania's Eurovision selection since 2003, will span four evenings this year To watch the broadcast starting at 21:00 CET, click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Format of the Festival Today marks the first semi-final, featuring 15 contestants, while tomorrow will host the second semi-final with the remaining 15 participants. The third evening, scheduled for December 21st, will be a "nostalgia night" where festival participants will perform duets of well-known Albanian songs and past Eurovision entries. At the end of this evening, the finalists advancing to the grand finale on Sunday, December 22nd, will...
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