Albania: Festival i Kenges 63 dates released

• RTSH, the Albanian national broadcaster has confirmed the dates of the upcoming Festival i Kenges 63 which will determine the country's Eurovision 2025 hopeful. 

  The 63rd edition of Festival i Kenges is scheduled to unfold over four night three peliminary rounds and a Grand final night. RTSH has confirmed that the show will take place at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana on December 19, 20,21 and 22. 

  A total of 30 contestants will take part in the competition. Namely those are: 

  1. Algert Sala
  2. Alis Kallacej
  3. Ardit Çuni
  4. Devis Xherahu
  5. Djemtë e Detit
  6. Elvana Gjata
  7. Endrik Beba
  8. Epos Grup
  9. Erma Mici
  10. Frensi Revania
  11. Gjergj Kaçinari
  12. Gresa Gjocera
  13. Jet
  14. Kejsi Jazxhi
  15. Kleansa Susaj
  16. Laurjan Ejlli ft. Adelina Corraj
  17. Lorenc Hasrama
  18. Luna Çausholli
  19. Mal Retkoceri
  20. Martina Serreqi
  21. Mihallaq Andrea
  22. Nita Latifi
  23. Klea Dina
  24. Orgesa Zaimi
  25. Rea Nuhu
  26. Ronaldo Mesuli
  27. Santino De Bartolo
  28. Shkodra Elektronike
  29. Stine
  30. Vesa Smolica

  Albania in Eurovision 

  In 2004 Albania participated for the first time in the contest  with Anjeza Shahini and the entry “The Image of You”, which came 7th . The country hasn’t scored a victory yet in its 16 participations up to date. Its best result was achieved in 2012 with Rona Nishliu and her 5th placing in Baku with her song “Suus”. 

  In 2022 the winner of thw 60th Festivl i Kenges, Ronela Hayati, represented the country in Turin singing 'Sekret' which depsite Ronela's dynamic staging didn't manage to reach the Grand final. In 2023 Albina & Familja Kelmendi represented the country with 'Duje' which achieved to qualify to the finals where they finished in 22nd place with a total of 76 points. 

  At Eurovision 2024 Besa represented Albania in Malmo with her entry ‘Titan’ but unfortunately didn't make it to the final. 

   

  News Source: RTSH

  Image: escportugal.pt

   

   

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