Road to Vienna: Albania As the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna approaches, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Road to Vienna: Albania Alis Kallaçi: Rising Albanian Pop Star Alis Kallaçi was born in Shkodër, Albania, where he developed a passion for music at a young age.
Alis has won Festivali i këngés. That means he will represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. It was the 2nd time participated in Festivali i Këngës. Last year he was the number 3. Festivali i këngës was there. It’s always the opening season for the
It’s Tuesday, December 2, 2025, and time for another weekly update! This week, debates over Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 intensified, as several broadcasters take a stand. We also have news about a potential new country joining Eurovision, plus a flurry of national selection updates. With 2026 fast approaching, broadcasters
It’s Tuesday, November 11, 2025, and time for another weekly update! This week’s news covers a Eurovision 2026 artist reveal for Cyprus. There’s a potential Canada Eurovision debut backed by government support. Several countries returning to the contest. At last, a flurry of national final developments across Europe. Here are
It’s time for another weekly Eurovision update! This week saw critical decisions about Israel’s participation, North Macedonia’s potential comeback, and a flurry of national selection news. Israel’s fate in Eurovision 2026 is on hold. North Macedonia’s return remains uncertain as its broadcaster weighs budgets and timelines. Meanwhile, Austria gears up
It’s time for another weekly Eurovision update! National final preparations are in full swing across Europe, from the Baltics to the Balkans. Broadcasters are firming up their plans for Eurovision 2026 – even as debates intensify over Israel’s participation. Meanwhile, one of Eurovision’s most prolific songwriters celebrates a milestone birthday.
It’s time for another weekly Eurovision update. We will bring you the latest national selection news, a clarification from an iconic Eurovision winner, updates on who’s in for 2026, and the ongoing debate over Israel’s participation. Here are this week’s top stories: National Finals News 🇸🇲 San Marino: Broadcaster SMRTV
This afternoon’s colours were red, purple, green and black.All the participants of the first semifinal have their second rehearsal. We have no liveblog from EBU, however we are expecting 30 seconds videos later today. We also have pictures. 🇦🇱 Albania Shkodra Elektronike (Kolë Laca & Beatriçe Gjergji) performed “Zjerm” on
📷 Tim Buiting With the rehearsals after lunch, we can talk about red and black, flowers, capes and….. a secret? Today the second row of countries from the first semifinal have had their rehearsals. We tell you everything we know about the 4 countries you are still missing. EBU has
📷 EBU/Corinne Cumming About Quick Facts MembersKolë LacaBeatriçe Gjergji Founded2019 Nationality🇦🇱 Albania National SelectionFestivali i Këngës 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongZjerm (2025) Biography Shkodra Elektronike is an Albanian duo. The music project was founded in 2019 by Albanian immigrants Kolë Laca and Beatriçe Gjergji, who grew up in Italy, away