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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTSH reveals 28 contestants for "Festivali i Këngës 65", including Eurovision 2009 representative Kejsi Tola The Albanian national broadcaster RTSH has announced the 28 contestants competing in the 65th edition of “Festivali i Këngës”, which has served as Albania’s national selection for Eurovision since 2004. The expected to take place in December. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Contestant List: Adhurim Demiri Alegra Jaho Algert Sala Ana Bushgjokaj Ardit Çuni Arsi Bako Auron Deva & DJ Sardi Chip Deva Djemtë e Detit Eldis Arrnjeti Erinda Agolli Gigliola Haveriku Gjergj Jorgaqi Herva Novaku Josif Gjipali & Ardita Meni Kejsi Jazxhi Kejsi Tola Khuba-Shkelzen Rexhaj Leandra Godaj Martina Serreqi Michela Paluca Orgesa Zaimi Petro Fejza & Antonio Papa Rei Bezhani Sara Bajraktari Sigi Bastri Vanesa Sono Xhoni Jesku (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Among the Contestants - Many Familiar Names: Several familiar names feature among the contestants: Kejsi Tola - The most prominent name on the list is the singer who represented Albania at Eurovision 2009 with the song “Carry Me in Your Dreams”, after winning the Albanian national selection in 2008. At Eurovision in Moscow, she qualified for...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsi Bako won Albania’s Festivali i Pranverës with “Humb” and became the first artist confirmed for Festivali i Këngës 65, potentially entering the early Eurovision 2027 selection race. The Albanian singer Arsi Bako has become the first artist to secure a place in the upcoming edition of “Festivali i Këngës”, after winning the Albanian Spring Festival “Festivali i Pranverës” with the song "Humb" (In English: “to lose”). Under the new format introduced by Albania’s national broadcaster RTSH, the winner of the competition receives an automatic entry into “Festivali i Këngës 65”. However, it is important to underline that Albania has not yet officially confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2027, nor has it announced how its entry will be selected. Nevertheless, in recent years “Festivali i Këngës” has consistently served as Albania’s Eurovision selection format, and many Eurovision fans expect this tradition to continue. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏   View this post on Instagram   The Albanian Spring Festival “Festivali i Pranverës” has...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alis took to the darkest stage of Eurovision 2026 and left viewers in tears. With live English subtitles and a haunting tribute to motherhood, could Albania be this year’s dark horse? Albania’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Alis, returned to the stage in Vienna today for his crucial second rehearsal and instantly transformed the atmosphere inside the arena with a performance filled with mystery and sacred emotion. Performing “Nân”, the singer presented a deeply intimate artistic vision that begins with him kneeling in complete darkness surrounded by thick clouds of smoke, before evolving into an emotionally overwhelming and heartfelt spectacle. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Albania's First Rehearsal: More Details The footage released just minutes ago showcases the opening moments of the performance, featuring the face of an Albanian mother projected across the giant LED screen with a serious, almost worried expression. Beneath her stands Alis, behind him a walls of smoke, creating the feeling of a powerful maternal presence watching over...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Alis, held his first rehearsal in Vienna with the song "Nân". Stay tuned for all updates from Austria. When the mysterious figure of Alis took the stage of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, the atmosphere in the hall shifted instantly into something difficult to describe in words. The Albanian artist, who is set to perform as song number 13 in the second semi-final, opened his first rehearsal for the song "Nân" (in English: "Mother") kneeling in total darkness. Time seemed to stand still as he slowly began to rise amidst thick clouds of smoke, wearing a black suit adorned with shimmering gemstones that pierced through the shadows. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Albania's First Rehearsal: More Details The most soul-stirring part of the rehearsal was revealed when the giant LED screens displayed images of Albanian women, some dressed in traditional costumes, representing the mothers of Albania waiting for their sons to return home. This unusual element created...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Alis, shares new insights into his song’s meaning, music video, emotional impact, and early details about his highly anticipated performance in Vienna. In a new interview with the national broadcaster RTSH, Albania’s representative Alis spoke about his preparations for Eurovision 2026, where he will compete in the second semi-final on May 14. As a reminder, Alis was among the first artists selected for Eurovision 2026 after winning the Albanian FiK festival in December with his song “Nân” (Hebrew: “Mother”). The song was written about Alis’s mother, who also appears in the music video. Will his mother also take part in the performance on stage in Vienna? More details follow below. A Message Resonating Across Europe As mentioned, the emotional song was written about Alis’s mother, but also serves as a universal message to mothers and children. According to a post he shared on social media, “Nân” touches on a universal feeling of longing—for departures, for a...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After winning "Festivali i Kenges" and now representing Albania at Eurovision 2026, singer Alis shares the personal story behind “Nân”, revealing its creative process, emotional weight, and deep connection with audiences. Alis revealed that the idea for the song was born in late August, inspired by lines written by songwriter Desara Gjini and a melody “that kept playing endlessly in my head.” According to him, together with producer Erjet Barbullushi, he spent countless nights in the studio until the song reached its final form the version that moved audiences on the competition stage and secured first place in both the jury vote and the public vote. “There were moments when I didn’t know how to describe the support I received, [...] Every listen, every applause, every video, every vote I felt your love in every second”. Alis shares in a recent Instagram post. According to the artist, “Nân” (in English: "Mother") touches on a universal emotion of longing of departure,...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania at Eurovision 2026: Alis confirms he will perform “Nân” without changes, preserving its original Albanian language and authentic emotional delivery on the Eurovision stage Albanian singer Alis, who will represent Albania at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th, has revealed that he will perform the song “Nân” (in English: "Mother") in its original version, without significant changes. In an interview with the website ESCBubble, given immediately after winning the national selection competition “Festivali i Këngës”, Alis was asked whether he intended to keep the song in Albanian and replied: “Yes, I will keep it in Albanian”. The song was written by Desara Gjini and composed by the performer himself, Alis. This marks the first Eurovision entry for both the singer and the songwriter. Albania has often achieved stronger results at Eurovision when competing with songs in the Albanian language, while English-language entries have historically struggled to reach the final. The current version of...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania's Eurovision 2026: Alis will perform "Nân" on the Eurovision 2026 stage. Listen to the song. Screenshot: RTSH "Nân" (in English: "Mother") is the name of the song that will be performed by the singer Alis, who will represent Albania at Eurovision 2026 to be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. The song was written by Desara Gjini and composed by the singer himself. This is the first Eurovision entry for both composers. The selected song was performed in the national selection in Albanian, but toward Eurovision, the singer will be given the option to perform it in another language. However, it is worth noting that Albania generally finds more success at Eurovision with songs in Albanian, whereas it often fails to qualify for the final when translating its entries into English. The song's current length exceeds three minutes (as is customary for the festival); therefore, a "revamp" involving editing and shortening will be required...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 21:00 CET, Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64” grand final takes place, and at its end the Albanian entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected. A link to watch the broadcast - Below! Tonight at 21:00 CET, the fourth and final evening of Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64”, will take place. at its conclusion the Albanian entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. The festival, which has served as Albania’s national final since 2003, is spread across four evenings this year, with the grand final tonight during which the winning entry will be selected to represent Albania at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. As in previous years, the festival will take place at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana. The event will be hosted by Salsano Rrapi and Arilena Ara, the latter originally selected to represent Albania at Eurovision 2020. The Albanian entry for Eurovision 2026 will be determined through a combination of votes: 50% from the...