Tonight we saw the second national final of the Eurovision 2023 season come to an official close. A total of 21 finalists took to the stage in Tirana’s Palace of Congresses for Festivali i Këngës 61 and represent their country in Liverpool this coming May. Five of the ten emerging artists from the semi-finals were eliminated after the second night. …

Albanian broadcaster RTSH revealed the lineup for Festivali i Këngës 61. The competition’s line-up includes solo artists, groups, big names and newcomers. The artists and songs are: 2 Farm: Atomike (Atomic) Alban Kondi & Lorela Karoshi: Melodi (Melody) Albina Kelmendi: Duje (Love It) Anduel Kovaçi: Malli (Yearn) Arsi Bako: Sonte dua të jem me ty (Tonight with You) Melodajna Mancaku: …