Tomorrow Albania’s Festivali I Këngës kicks off! The running orders for the first two nights have been revealed by Albanian broadcaster RTSH. The running orders were completed by random draw at a press conference last week.
Running orders for Festivali I Këngës’ first two nights
Night 1
| Running Order | Artist | Song Title | Songwriters | Composers |
| 1 | Enxhi Nasufi | “Burrë” | Alandy (Andrew Vornicu) | Enxhi Nasufi, Alandy (Andrew Vornicu) |
| 2 | Erma Mici | “Kozmosi I Dashurisë” | Erma Mici | Erma Mici |
| 3 | Fabian Basha | “Një Gotë” | Alban Kondi, Fabian Basha | Alban Kondi |
| 4 | Anduel Kovaçi | “Malli” | Irkenc Hyka | Irkenc Hyka |
| 5 | Fifi (Filloreta Raçi) | “Stop” | Fifi (Filloreta Raçi) | Fifi (Filloreta Raçi) |
| 6 | Urban Band | “Në Çdo Hap” | Klodian Rexhepaj | Kelly (Florian Carkanji) |
| 7 | 2 Farm | “Atomike” | Klevis Bega, Renan Berati, Redvis Mazi | Klevis Bega, Renan Berati, Redvis Mazi |
| 8 | Sara Kapo | “Para Teje” | Sara Kapo | Sara Kapo |
| 9 | Rezearta Smaja | “N’Eden” | Eriona Rushiti | Eriona Rushiti |
| 10 | Albina Kelmendi | “Duje” | Enis Mulla | Enis Mulla |
| 11 | Serxhio Hajdini | “Vështirë” | Serxhio Hajdini | Serxhio Hajdini |
| 12 | Luna Causholli | “Jetën Ta Fal” | Endri Shani | Pandi Laço |
| 13 | Rovena Dilo | “Motit” | Aldo Shqalshi | Rovena Dilo |
Night 2
| Running Order | Artist | Song Title | Songwriters | Composers |
| 1 | Melodajna Mancaku | “Gjysma E Zemrës Sime” | Wendi Mancaku | Melodajna Mancaku |
| 2 | Permit of Stay | “Fobia” | Ergys Meta | Ergys Meta |
| 3 | Arsi Bako | “Sonte Dua Të Tem Me Ty” | Osman Mula | Evis Mula |
| 4 | Gjergj Kaçinari | “Dje” | Gjergj Kaçinari | Gjergj Kaçinari |
| 5 | Franc Koruni | “Në pritje” | Franc Koruni | Franc Koruni |
| 6 | Petrit Çarkaxhiu | “Emri Yt Mirësi” | Petrit Çarkaxhiu | Petrit Çarkaxhiu |
| 7 | Elsa Lila | “Evita” | Elsa Lila | Elsa Lila |
| 8 | Genti Hoxha | “Ajër” | Jeris Kaso | Elio Shuli |
| 9 | Evi Reçi | “Ma Kthe” | Ervin Gonxhi | Ervin Gonxhi |
| 10 | Manjola Nallbani | “Dua” | Kledi Bahiti | Manjola Nallbani |
| 11 | LYNX | “Nëse ke besim” | LYNX | LYNX |
| 12 | Alban Kondi & Lorela Karoshi | “Melodi” | Alban Kondi | Alban Kondi |
| 13 | Vanesa Sono | “Aroma Jonë” | Vanesa Sono | Vanesa Sono |
What we already know about Festivali I Këngës 61!
Festivali i Këngës returns once again to select Albania’s representative for Eurovision 2023, but with some changes to the format this year! Most notably, the Eurovision representative will be chosen through a public SMS vote rather than a jury selection like in previous years.
Furthermore, an extra night has been added to the schedule this year. Albanian TV presenter Arbana Osmani will present all four shows. Osmani previously revealed that the special guests over the course of each night will be Margarita Xhepa, Kledi Kadiu, Ambeta Toromany and Gala Aliaj.
Albania’s Eurovision Journey
In 2004, Albania made its debut into the Eurovision Song Contest with Anjeza Shahini with “Image of You” which managed to place 7th in the final. Since their debut, Albania has participated 18 times, and made the final 10 times, with their best result in 2012 where Rona Nishliu placed 5th with “Suus”. In 2022, Ronela Hajati represented Albania with “Sekret”. However, despite being a fan favorite, Albania did not manage to make the final, placing 12th with 58 points from both the juries and televoters.
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News Source: RTSH
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