Festivali i Këngës 63
| Festivali i Këngës 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Dates | |
| Semi-final 1 | TBA |
| Semi-final 2 | TBA |
| Semi-final 3 | TBA |
| Final | TBA |
| Host | |
| Venue | Palace of Congresses, Tirana |
| Presenter(s) | TBA |
| Artistic director | Elhaida Dani |
| Host broadcaster | Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) |
| Participants | |
| Number of entries | 30 |
Festivali i Këngës 2024 is the 63rd edition of Albania’s annual music competition, set to take place in December 2024. As in previous years, the festival will serve as the country’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Organized by Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH), Festivali i Këngës will feature a range of established and emerging Albanian artists competing for the chance to represent Albania on the Eurovision stage. The festival is known for its live orchestral performances and diverse musical styles, making it a highlight of Albania’s cultural calendar.
Format
In June 2024, Albanian singer and songwriter Elhaida Dani (who won the 53rd edition of Festivali i Këngës) was announced as the artistic director of the contest.[1]
Contestants
RTSH initiated an application period for artists and composers interested in participating in the 63rd edition of Festivali i Këngës from 27 September to 29 September 2024.[2] At the closing of the submission period, 85 entries had been received.[3] A total of 30 artists appeared on the provisional list of artists selected to compete in the festival, which was published on 7 October.[4][5] Among the selected competing artists is Mal Retkoceri, who won the 2023 festival.
| Artist | Song | Genre | Songwriter(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algert Sala | “Bosh” | Ballad |
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[6] |
| Alis Kallacej | “Mjegull” | Ballad |
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[6] |
| Ardit Çuni | “Amane” | Pop/Dance |
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[6] |
| Devis Xherahu | “Ka momente” | Pop |
|
[6] |
| Djemtë e Detit | “Larg” | Folk Rock | [6] | |
| Elvana Gjata | “Karnaval” | Dance |
|
[6] |
| Endrik Beba | “Ishe ti” | Pop Rock | Endrik Beba | |
| Epos | “Kurajo dhe Zjarr” | Groove Rock | Algert Kashari | |
| Erma Mici | “Mbaje” | Rock Ballad |
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| Frensi Revania | “Rreziko” | Retro Pop |
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| Gjergj Kaçinari | “Larg jetës pa ty” | Rock Ballad | Gjergj Kaçinari | |
| Gresa Gjocera | “E vërteta” | Pop |
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| Jet | “Gjallë” | Pop |
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[7] |
| Kejsi Jazxhi | “Kur bota hesht” | Ballad/Pop | ||
| Kleansa Susaj | “Ta dija” | Ballad |
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| Laorjan Ejlli & Adelina Corraj | “A thu” | Funky Pop |
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| Lorenc Hasrama | “Frymë” | Pop Ballad | Petro Xhori | |
| Luna Çausholli | TBA | |||
| Mal Retkoceri | ||||
| Martina Serreqi | ||||
| Mihallaq Andrea | ||||
| Nita Latifi | ||||
| Olsi Bylyku | ||||
| Orgesa Zaimi | ||||
| Rea Nuhu | ||||
| Ronaldo Mesuli | ||||
| Santino De Bartolo | ||||
| Shkodra Elektronike | ||||
| Stine | ||||
| Vesa Smolica | ||||
See also
References
- ^ Granger, Anthony (11 June 2024). "Albania: Elhaida Dani Artistic Director for Festivali i Këngës 63". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (4 August 2024). "Albania: Festivali i Këngës 63 Song Submission Window September 27 to 29". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Shpallen emrat e këngëtarëve pjesëmarrës te Festivali 63 i Këngës në RTSH" [The names of the singers participating in the Festivali 63 i Këngës në RTSH are announced] (in Albanian). RTSH. 7 October 2024. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ Conte, Davide (7 October 2024). "🇦🇱 Albania: Festivali i Këngës 63 Artists Revealed". Eurovoix. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Festivali i Këngës 63 participants revealed, Elvana Gjata back in the race". ESCBubble. 7 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Granger, Anthony (21 October 2024). "🇦🇱 Albania: First Six Festivali i Këngës 63 Song Titles Revealed". Eurovoix. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ Kanani, Jetmir [@jet_official00] (8 October 2024). "JET - "GJALLË" #fest63 #fik63 Muzika: @inis_neziri Teksti: @elios_shuli" [JET - “GJALLË” #fest63 #fik63 Music: @inis_neziri Lyrics: @elios_shuli] (in Albanian). Retrieved 8 October 2024 – via Instagram.
