Albania: The running order of the Festivali i Këngës 58 Semi-finals

On December 22, we will find out the first Eurovision 2020 entry, after the final of the Festivali i Këngës 58. But earlier this year, 20 FiK candidates will compete in the two semifinals for the 10 tickets leading to the final. Albanian Public Broadcaster (RTSH) earlier revealed the distribution of the songs in the semifinals, as well as the order in which they will appear.

First Semi-final (December 19th):

1. Nadia & Genc Tukiçi – “Ju flet Tirana” 
2. Sara Bajraktari – “Ajër” 
3. Devis Xherahu – “Bisedoj me serenatën” 
4. Kanita – “Ankth” 
5. Kamela Islamaj – “Më ngjyros” 
6. Bojken Lako – “Malaseen” 
7. Elvana Gjata – “Me tana” 
8. Aldo Bardhi – “Melodi”
9. Renisi Gjoka – “Loja” 
10. Albërie Hadërgjonaj “Ku ta gjej dikë ta dua”

Second Semi-final ?(December 20th):

1. Kastro Zizo (né Kleviz Bega) – “Asaj” 
2. Tiri Gjoci – “Me gotën bosh” 
3. Olta Boka – “Botë për Dy ”
4. Era Rusi – “Eja Merre”
5. Wendi Mancaku – “Ende” 
6. Robert Berisha – “Ajo nuk është unë” 
7. Gena – “Shqiponja e lirë” 
8. Eli Fara & Stresi – “Bohem” 
9. Arilena Ara “Shaj” 
10. Valon Shehu – “Kutia e Pandorës” 

The innovation in FiK regulations compared to previous years, is that this year the results will also be determined by an international committee, which has already invited important personalities to staff it. Among those invited by RTSH to the international committee, as we revealed in our previous article, Greek author Dimitris Kontopoulos. FiK 58 is presented by Alketa Vejsiu.