RTSH has revealed the 22 candidates that will compete at the 56th edition of Festivali i Këngës. Once again, this show will be used to select the Albanian representative for the Eurovision Song Contest.

The broadcaster received 70 applications and a five-person jury panel, made up of Markelian Kapidani, Luan Zhegu, Ben Andoni, Sokol Marsi and Edmond Rapi, selected the following finalists:

Artemisa Mithi

Bojken Lako

David dhe Genc Tukiqi

Denisa Gjezo

Elton Deda

Ergi Bregu-Latifllari

Eugent Bushpepa

Evans Rama

Group “AKULLTHYESIT”

Group “NA” dhe Festina Mezini

Group “LYNX”

Inest Neziri

LORELA

Manjola Nallbani

Mariza Ikonomi

Orgesa Zaimi

Redon Makashi

Rezarta Samja and Luis Ejlli

Stefi and Endri Prifti

Tahir Gjoci

Voltan Prodani

Xhesika Polo

According to ESCToday, this year’s Festivali i Këngës will take place on December 21, 22 and 23 at Tirana’s Palace of Congress. Adi Kastra will host all three shows, the two semi-finals, and the national final.