Albania 2023: Submissions open for Festivali i Këngës 61

The 61st edition of Albania's Festivali i Këngës is on its way.

The Albanian public broadcaster (RTSH) has officially opened the submission window for potential entries for the song competition that will act as the country's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.

The regulations and conditions for entering the competition are the same as those used in 2020, which suggest Festivali i Këngës 61 will take place during the second half of December.

Whoever is interested in joining the lineup must submit the full application via email to festival@rtsh.al and, amongst others, respect the rules below:

• The song must be performed in Albanian.
• The song can't be longer than 4 minutes.
• The performing artist, as well as the song's composer, must be Albanian.

In addition to not announcing the official dates for the national selection, RTSH also hasn't mentioned when the submission window will close.

Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest

Since their debut in 2004, Albania has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest every year. Their best result is a 5th place finish in 2012, when Rona Nishliu sang "Suus."

Out of the 18 times Albania has participated, they have qualified for the Grand Final 10 times.