Happy FiKmas, that is what Eurovision fans wish eachother at the end of December. FiK stands for Festivali i Këngës. And tonight, the final will be held. Just as last year, the expert jury will decide who wins Festivali i Këngës 2023. However, a televoting jury will pick the Eurovision participant.
The show starts at 21.00 CET and you can watch it here, here and on YouTube. These are the 22 participants, in alfabetical order:
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Andi Tanko | Hëre pas here |
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Anduel Kovaci | Nan’ |
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Arsi Bako | Zgjohu |
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Besa Kokëdhima | Zemrën n’dorë |
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Besa Krasniqi | Esenciale |
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Big Basta & Vesa Luma | Mbinatyrale |
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Eldis Arrnjeti | Një kujtim |
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Elsa Lila | Mars |
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Erina & The Elementals | Jetën n’Skaj |
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Festina Mejzini | Melos |
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Irma Lepuri | Më prit |
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Kastro Zizo | 2073 |
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Kleansa Susaj | Pikturë |
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Mal Retkoceri | Çmendur |
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Martina Serreqi | Vetëm ty |
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Melodajn Mancaku | Nuk jemi ne |
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Michela Paluca | Për veten |
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Olimpia Smajlaj | Asaj |
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PeterPan Quartet | Edhe një hëre |
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Sergio Hajdini | Uragan |
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Shpat Depa | S’mund të fitoj pa ty |
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Tiri Gjoci | Në ëndërr |
Andi Tanko took part in the 2016 semifinal.
Arsi Bako took part in the 2023 semifinal.
Besa Kokëdhima already took part in 2009 (4th) and 2011 (8th).
Besa Krasniqi took part in 2016 (final).
Elsa Lila won Festivali i Këngës last year, but the choice of the televoters went to Eurovision.
Festina Mejzini was present in 2017 (semifinal), 2018 (final) and 2021 (3rd).
Kastro Zizo participated in 2020 (semifinal), 2021 (final) and 2022 (semifinal).
Melodajn Mancaku and Sergio Hajdini both reached the final in 2023.
Olimpia Smajlaj reached the final in 2022.
Tiri Gjoci participated in 2018 (final) and 2020 (final).
Vesa Luma took part in 2005 (final), 2008 (semifinal) and 2013 (15th).
