Just like Santa Claus, Festivali i Këngës is coming to town! This year’s renewed Fest’ 57 will take place in a bit more than two weeks, and today, RTSH released the running order for the first night.
Many familiar faces are taking part at FiK 57, and indeed, the opening and closing act are two former Festivali i Këngës participants: Bojken Lako will be the first act to sing, while last year’s hit maker Orgesa Zaimi will close the show. Here’s the full list:
Festivali i Këngës 57 – running order
- Bojken Lako
- Alar Band
- Lidia Lufi
- Kujtim Prodani
- Gjergj Leka
- Dilan Reka
- Mirud
- Soni Malaj
- Jonida Maliqi
- Elton Deda
- Elona Islamaj
- Klodiana Vata
- Klint Çollaku
- Artemisa Mithi dhe Febi Shkurti
- Kelly
- Bruno Pollogati
- Marko Strazimiri dhe Imbro
- Lorela Sejdini
- Eliza Hoxha
- Eranda Libohova
- Aurel Thëllimi
- Orgesa Zaimi
This running order is for the first night. That will also be the first time that we hear this year’s songs. 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.
Much like Melfest, Festivali i Këngës 57 will give us clips beforehand, to build excitement for the live performance. We won’t be able to make our top lists before the show, but it will certainly bring more impact to the beginning of Eurovision 2019’s national final season!
Who is your favourite before the shows? What do you expect from this year’s renewed FiK? Any guess on who will win? Tell us in the comment section below!
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You can tell Orgesa’s is a banger…
Dilan Reka’s song is eurodance, something similar to Euphoria (I’ve seen some comments of his regarding to his entry, and he was really excited). I’m a bit worried about him performing 6th, but I suppose he’ll have a better spot in the running order of FiK final. I really think it’s time for Albania to send a modern act with an uptempo song and a dinamic staging. No more outdated guitars and screaming divas, please!!!
They are interviewing the contestants on the morning show Miremengjes Shqiperi on RTSH, can probably see them on YouTube. They do one interview per morning. I think it’s going to be Soni winning, probably Orgesa, Jonida, Dilan, Eranda in the top scoring positions.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for me too! I attend the final live every year. You can’t imagine how amazing it is to be at the entrance of the FiK venue (Pallati i Kongreseve) and see the Christmas spirit all around with all the lights and decorations. Fortunately December in Tirana is usually cold and dry, therefore adding a special feeling. Just like Sanremo in Italy, most of the people who still attend FiK (yep, mostly older generations), still consider it as a yearly highlight, therefore most of the people dress up. It’s not unusual to see… Read more »
Can’t wait to watch and listen to Orgesa again! That FiKmas present under the Xmas tree is waiting for me!
My favorite national selection ever but also the most stressful one because it is difficult to choose the winner as everyone in it deserves the trophy.
I’m still listening to Inis Neziri’s Piedestal! Such an amazing song
(And of course, Mall)
Can’t wait for this year’s edition <3
Orgesa closing is giving me life! I really cannot wait for FiK (there will be more favorites from FiK than Eseti Laul or Supernova that I am willing to bet on. Last year had a lot of good entries!)
Yes Orgesa is closing the show! Hopefully with something upbeat
Soni or Jonida ?
When is it?
Oh god, if you were german you’d certainly understand just how wrong “Fikmas” sounds jeez
Please tell us xD
So like “fik” (just with a slightly different spelling) is the literal Translation for the f*** word…. Uhm yeah. xD happy Fikmas guys.
Merry FiKmas everyone!!
Excited for Orgesa Zaimi’s and Dilan Reka’s entries .