RTSH has just confirmed the 30 artists who will compete to represent Albania at next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Basel.

In alphabetical order the artists competing are:

Algert Sala
Alis Kallacej
Ardit Çuni
Devis Xherahu
Djemtë e Detit
Elvana Gjata
Endrik Beba
Epos Grup
Erma Mici
Frensi Revania
Gjergj Kaçinari
Gresa Gjocera
Jet
Kejsi Jazxhi
Kleansa Susaj
Laurjan Ejlli ft. Adelina Corraj
Lorenc Hasrama
Luna Çausholli
Mal Retkoceri
Martina Serreqi
Mihallaq Andrea
Nita Latifi
Olsi Bylyku
Orgesa Zaimi
Rea Nuhu
Ronaldo Mesuli
Santino De Bartolo
Shkodra Elektronike
Stine
Vesa Smolica

One of the most popular names in this list is Elvana Gjata. As one of Albania’s biggest stars in the music industry, she has recently collaborated with other Albanian heavyweights Dhurata Dora and Dardan among others. In 2020 she competed in Festivali i Këngës with her song ‘Me Tana.’ In one of the greatest national final upsets, she only placed second. Other notable names include last year’s winner Mal Retkoceri as well as returnees Erma Mici, Gjergj Kaçinari, Martina Serreqi and Kleansa Susaj among others.

Unlike the previous two years, the winner of the competition chosen by the professional juries will go to Eurovision. A separate televote to choose the Albanian representative for Eurovision will not be held this year.

Last year, Besa Kokëdhima represented Albania with the song ‘Titan.’ She finished in 15th place in the semi final with just 14 points.

Who would you like to see represent Albania in Basel?