Category: Albania

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania confirms that beloved singer and 2015 Eurovision representative, Elhaida Dani, will continue as artistic director of “Festivali i Këngës 64”, following the festival’s recent success. Albania is already preparing for Eurovision 2026 in full force. After achieving one of its best results ever with Shkodra Elektronike and officially confirming its participation in Eurovision 2026, the Albanian national broadcaster RTSH has now announced that Elhaida Dani will return as the artistic director of its national selection show, “Festivali i Këngës”. Likely following the success of last year’s festival, which transformed from a marginal pre-selection into one of the most appreciated by Eurovision fans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Should You Know About “Festivali i Këngës”? “Festivali i Këngës”, held annually since 1961, has served as Albania’s Eurovision selection platform since its 43rd edition, ahead of Eurovision 2004. In recent years, the format has evolved: alongside the traditional jury selection, public voting was introduced to increase public involvement. However, this...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});  Albania’s national broadcaster, RTSH, has officially confirmed the country’s participation in Eurovision 2026 in Austria. The Albanian representative will be selected through the “Festivali i Këngës”, the nation’s traditional national selection event. Albania’s national broadcaster, RTSH, has officially confirmed that Albania will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, set to take place in Austria. As in previous years, the country’s representative and song will be chosen through the traditional “Festivali i Këngës”, scheduled for this December. With this announcement, Albania joins the list of countries that have already secured their spot in Europe’s largest musical event. Albania is the 15th country to express interest in Eurovision 2026, following Denmark, Greece, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Finland, the Netherlands, Serbia, Switzerland, Malta, Luxembourg, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania in Eurovision: Tradition, Identity, and High Hopes for 2026 The announcement of Albania’s participation in Eurovision 2026 highlights the country’s longstanding commitment to the contest,...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Shkodra Elektronike, held their second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Zjerm". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Shkodra Elektronike, Albania’s representative, were the twelfth 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. In the brief segment revealed, the singer Beatrice demonstrates strong vocal control as she stands center stage, accompanied by white "boxes" on which the drummer, Lekë, performs. The LED screens split the stage in two, with one section in black and white and the other in red. Various geometric shapes are projected on the LED screens. Overall, the stage direction appears quite simple and not particularly impressive, with the stage looking rather empty. The specific segment we saw is somewhat disappointing. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Innovative Stage Design and Visual Effects As mentioned, the performance is very different from the one in...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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....

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania at Eurovision 2025: Vladana Vucinic, Montenegro's 2022 representative, believes Albania is closer than ever to a historic win. Could Eurovision 2026 take place in Tirana? Vladana Vucinic, who represented Montenegro at Eurovision 2022 and now heads the Montenegrin delegation for Eurovision 2025, shared her thoughts on Albania’s chances this year. In a social media post, Vladana wrote clearly and confidently: “Our neighbor, Albania, has a real chance to host the next Eurovision.” This statement, written explicitly, carries more than just a compliment. Vladana directly implies that, in her view, Albania could very well be the winner of Eurovision 2025—and, for the first time in history, the host of the following year's competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Rare Fusion of Tradition and Electronics This year, Albania is represented by the duo Shkodra Elektronike with the song “Zjerm” (translated as “Fire”)—a musical creation already generating significant buzz online. The song stands out for its unique blend of modern electronic sounds...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania at Eurovision 2025: The Albanian national broadcaster, RTSH, disclosed its delegation budget for Eurovision 2025, the highest in the country’s contest history! The Albanian national broadcaster, RTSH, finalized yesterday the budget for its delegation to Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. At 15,373,551.37 LEK (approximately 154,800 Euro), this marks Albania’s highest-ever Eurovision budget. The amount was unanimously approved by RTSH’s board, signaling strong support for this year’s delegation. This decision likely follows the high betting odds for the duo Shkodra Elektronike, Albania’s representatives. Albania aims to capitalize on the momentum of their song "Zjerm" with a high-quality stage performance, international promotion, and production. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How the Budget Will Be Allocated The budget breakdown includes: Stage performance expenses (pyrotechnics, etc.) Delegation costs (travel and accommodation) International promotion across multiple platforms Technical preparations for the live performance Costumes, production, and direction Shkodra Elektronike were selected to represent Albania on May 13th, 15th, and 17th in Basel, has opted to perform "Zjerm" in its original...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania's representatives for Eurovision 2025, Shkodra Elektronike, share in an interview with EuroMix at the Eurovision party in Thessaloniki about their unique culture, the artist they tried to collaborate with on the Eurovision stage, and the iconic voguing dance during their performance. The Greek Eurovision website, Eurovisionfun, along with local radio stations (Zoo Radio and Tranzistor), hosted the annual pre-Eurovision party “Eurovision Party SKG” in Thessaloniki last Friday (March 14). The event featured Greek artists, past and present Eurovision participants, and contestants from the Greek national selection. Tal Dahan and Noy Yehoyada from the EuroMix team flew to cover the party and interview participating artists, including Albania's representatives for Eurovision 2025, Shkodra Elektronike. Watch the full interview: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The song "Zjerm" chosen to represent Albania at Eurovision 2025 was written and performed by the duo Shkodra Elektronike - Beatriçe Gjergji and Lekë Gjeloshi. In an exclusive interview with EuroMix, the duo members shared insights about their...

(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...