Albania is riding high after Eugent Bushpepa achieved the country’s third-best result at Eurovision ever, coming 11th in the grand final this May. And tonight RTSH revealed the 22 acts who will try to keep a good thing going as they compete in Festivali i Këngës 57 — the country’s national selection for Eurovision 2019.

The selection will take place on three nights: December 20, 21 and 22. As ever we expect lots of screaming divas and plenty of electric guitars….but also renewed vigour and enthusiasm. Last year’s contest managed to produce some top-notch songs that went on to be fan favourites. More modern music videos coupled with a greater variety of genres marked a major step up for the show. In any case, the lucky 22 — who were revealed during the RTSH evening news — are…

FiK 57 singers

Aurel Thellimi — “Te dua ty”

Bojken Lako — “Jeto jeten”

Bruno Pollogati — Nuk ka stop”

Dilan Reka — “Karma”

Eliza Hoxha — “Pengu”

Elona Islamaj — “Ne kete bote kalimtare”

Elton Deda — “Qetesisht”

Eranda Libohova — “100 pyetje”

Gjergj Leka — “Besoj”

Gralar Band — “Dashuria nuk mjafton”

Jonida Maliqi — “Ktheju tokes””

Kelly — “A me ndjen”

Klint Collaku — “Me jete”

Klodiana Vata — “Mbremje e pafund”

Kujtim Prodani — “Babela”

Lidia Lufi — “Rrefehem”

Lorela Sejdini — “Vetmi”

Marko Strazimiri & Imbro — “Leyla”

Mirud — “Nene”

Orgesa Zaimi — “Hije”

Soni Malaj — “Do vij”

Vikena Kamenica — “Naten e mire”

You’ll recognise plenty of these names. Chief among them is Orgesa Zaimi, one of last year’s fan favourites who earned the nickname “sexy librarian at the disco” with wiwiblogger Edd. Her upbeat number “Ngrije zërin” is still on our playlists.