Albania: Watch the Performances from the First Night of FiK 63!
The first night of the 63rd Festivali i Këngës, where Albania’s representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel will be selected, has successfully concluded. A total of 30 artists are competing in this year’s festival. The first night was held at the Pallati i Kongreseve in Tirana, showcasing the first 15 songs performed live with an orchestra. The event was hosted by Enkel Demi and Ornela Bregu.
You can watch the performances from the first night via the following links:
- Orgesa Zaimi – “I parë”
- Erma Mici – “Mbaje”
- Luna Çausholli – “Qiell apo ferr”
- Ronaldo Mesuli – “N’zemër”
- Mihallaq Andrea – “Porositë e babait”
- Kejsi Jazxhi – “Kur bota hesht”
- Lorenc Hasrama – “Frymë”
- Jet – “Gjallë”
- Djemtë e Detit – “Larg”
- Nita Latifi – “Zemrës”
- Martina Serreqi – “Nese qaj”
- Alis Kallacej – “Mjegull”
- Shkodra Elektronike – “Zjerm”
- Kleansa Susaj – “Ta dija”
- Ardit Çuni – “Amane”
The hosts also revealed the professional jury members who will decide which 15 artists will advance to Sunday’s grand final. The jury consists of:
- Zana Çela
- Ylljet Aliçka
- Alma Bektashi
- Florent Boshnjaku
- Jonida Maliqi
- Merita Rexha Tërshana
- Ramona Tullumani
For the first time in FIK 63 history, renowned Albanian rapper Noizy performed as a special guest. Known for his numerous hits in European music charts, Noizy brought his unique sound to the festival stage for the first time.
Additionally, the evening featured guest performer Slimane, who represented France in Eurovision 2024 with his song “Mon Amour.”
Tomorrow’s Lineup for the Second Night:
- Mal Retkoceri – “Antihero”
- Klea Dina – “Dashuri Ngiej“
- Devis Xherahu – “Ka momente”
- Vesa Smolica – “Lutem”
- Algert Sala – “Bosh”
- Gresa Gjocera – “E vërteta”
- Frensi Revania – “Rreziko”
- Endrik Beba – “Ishe ti”
- Epos – “Kurajo dhe Zjarr”
- Laurjan Ejlli & Adelina Corraj – “A thu”
- Santino De Bartolo – “Kur nata vjen si bora”
- Rea Nuhu – “Sot”
- Elvana Gjata – “Karnaval”
- Stine – “E kishim nis”
- Gjergj Kaçinari – “Larg jetës pa ty”
In recent years, Albania’s Eurovision representative was chosen separately from the overall festival winner. However, this year, the organizers have returned to the traditional format, where the festival’s winner will represent Albania in Eurovision.
The grand final of the 63rd Festivali i Këngës will take place on Sunday, December 22, at 21:30, when we will find out Albania’s next Eurovision representative.
Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all updates regarding Albania’s participation in Eurovision 2025 in Basel!
