Merry FiKmas! RTSH, the national broadcaster, has officially dropped the Festivali i Këngës 63 (FiK63) song lineup, and the excitement is brewing to find out the next Albanian representative in Eurovision. So without further ado, let’s dive into the tea, shall we?
The artist roster is, yet another year, an explosion of talent and differing genres, so as a little reminder, here is a full list of this year’s participants:
- Algert Sala – “Bosh”
- Alis Kallacej – “Mjegull”
- Ardit Çuni – “Amane”
- Devis Xherahu – “Ka momente”
- Djemtë e Detit – “Larg”
- Elvana Gjata – “Karnaval”
- Endrik Beba – “Ishe ti”
- Epos Grup – “Kurajo dhe Zjarr”
- Erma Mici – “Mbaje”
- Frensi Revania – “Rreziko”
- Gjergj Kaçinari – “Larg jetës pa ty”
- Gresa Gjocera – “E vërteta”
- Jet – “Gjallë”
- Kejsi Jazxhi – “Kur bota hesht”
- Klea Dina – “Dashuri ndiej”
- Kleansa Susaj – “Ta dija”
- Laurjan Ejlli ft. Adelina Corraj – Â “A thu”
- Lorenc Hasrama – “Frymë”
- Luna Çausholli – “Qiell apo ferr”
- Mal – “Antihero”
- Martina Serreqi – “Nese qaj”
- Mihallaq Andrea – “Porositë e babait”
- Nita Latifi – “Zemrës”
- Orgesa Zaimi – “I parë”
- Rea Nuhu – “Sot”
- Ronaldo Mesuli – “N’zemër”
- Santino De Bartolo – “Kur nata vjen si bora”
- Shkodra Elektronike – “Zjerm”
- Stine – “E kishim nis”
- Vesa Smolica – “Lutem”
The festival will span over four exciting nights, starting with December 19, where 30 talented singers will present their songs to the public and a jury and the third night is designated a special “Nostalgia Night,” celebrating the festival’s rich history. The evening will be a tribute to the songwriters and poets who have shaped the music festival’s legacy over the years. Ultimately, the grand final, scheduled for December 22, will conclude with the announcement of the winner, who will proudly represent Albania at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.
Dive into the full playlist of the Festivali i Këngës 63 entries now on their official YouTube channel:
Source: RTSH
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