Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013

Albania participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013, held in Malmö, Sweden. The Albanian entry was selected through a national selection "Festivali i Këngës 2012", organised by the Albanian broadcaster Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH). Adrian Lulgjuraj and Bledar Sejko represented Albania with the song "Identitet", which failed to qualify from the second semi-final of the competition, placing 15th and scoring 31 points.[1][2][3]

Eurovision Song Contest 2013
Country Albania
National selection
Selection processFestivali i Këngës 51
Selection date(s)Semi-finals:
20 December 2012
21 December 2012
Final:
22 December 2012
Selected entrantAdrian Lulgjuraj & Bledar Sejko
Selected song"Identitet"
Finals performance
Semi-final resultFailed to qualify (15th, 31 points)
Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Before Eurovision

Festivali i Këngës 51

On 11 July 2012, RTSH announced their participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 held in Malmö, Sweden. Artists and composers can send in their entries to RTSH on 8–9 October 2012. All songs will be performed in Albanian for the semi-finals and the final.[4]

On 24 September 2012, RTSH announced that the semi-finals took place on 20 and 21 December 2012 and the final took place on 22 December 2012.[5]

The song line-ups were announced 2 December 2012. Notably, Anjeza Shahini placed 7th in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004, which was Albania's debut appearance. Also, Kejsi Tola came in 17th overall in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009.[6]

Semi-finals

Semi-final 1
Semi-final 1 – 20 December 2012
Draw Artist Song Songwriter(s) Result
1 Selami Kolonja "Ku je?" Selami Kolonja Advanced
2 Rosela Gjylbegu "Dëshirë" Endrit Shani Advanced
3 Kejsi Tola "S'jemi më atje" Sokol Marsi Advanced
4 Vesa Luma "S'jam perfekt" Florent Boshnjaku Advanced
5 Elis Nova "Ajo" Elis Nova Eliminated
6 Kozma Dushi "Ëndërr mbete ti" Vladimir Kotani Eliminated
7 Bon Bon Band "Humbur" Tahir Gjocaj Eliminated
8 Dr. Flori & Fabi "Jam ti!" Dr. Flori, Fabi Advanced
9 Merland Kademi "Këtu fillon parajsa" Elvis Duro Advanced
10 Rezarta Smaja "Ti?" Lambert Jorganxhi Advanced
11 Ardian Bujupi "I çmendur për ty" Adrian Bujupi Advanced
12 Xheni & Enxhi Kumrija "Arti i një fundi" Xheni, Enxhi Kumrija Advanced
13 Arjela Krasniqi "Më thuaj pse?" Gramoz Kozell Eliminated

Semi-final 2

The song "Më ler një ëndërr" performed by Ani Çuedari, which qualified from the second semi-final, was disqualified prior to the final.

Semi-final 2 – 21 December 2012
Draw Artist Song Songwriter(s) Result
1 Arjan Dredhasi "Fluturim i lirë" Arjan Dredhasi Eliminated
2 Adrian Lulgjuraj & Bledar Sejko "Identitet" Bledar Sejko Advanced
3 Hersi Matmuja "Kush ta dha këtë emër?" Genti Lako Advanced
4 Lynx "Si ty askush" Lynx Advanced
5 Entela Zhula "Dyert e parajsës" Vullnet Ibrahimi Eliminated
6 Anjeza Shahini "Love" Edmond Zhulali Advanced
7 Kelly "Ylli im polar" Vedat Ademi Advanced
8 Bojken Lako "Lot... Jetë? Dashuri" Bojken Lako Advanced
9 Marsela Çibukaj "Mijëra netë" Alban Male Eliminated
10 Valon Shehu "Nuk do të ndal" Marjan Deda Advanced
11 Ani Çuedari "Më ler një ëndërr" Arjan Muka Disqualified
12 Na "Sa larg" Enis Mullaj Eliminated
13 Flaka Krelani "Tek ti në shpirt" Endri Sina Advanced

Final
Final – 22 December 2012
Draw Artist Song Points Place
1 Ardian Bujupi "I çmendur për ty" 10 11
2 Valon Shehu "Nuk do të ndal" 0 15
3 Merland Kademi "Këtu fillon parajsa" 40 5
4 Kelly "Ylli im polar" 3 12
5 Rezarta Smaja "Ti?" 36 7
6 Kejsi Tola "S'jemi më atje" 42 4
7 Lynx "Si ty askush" 1 14
8 Hersi Matmuja "Kush ta dha këtë emër?" 48 3
9 Rosela Gjylbegu "Dëshirë" 11 9
10 Flaka Krelani "Labirint i zemrës" 39 6
11 Vesa Luma "S'jam perfekt" 0 15
12 Anjeza Shahini "Love" 62 2
13 Adrian Lulgjuraj & Bledar Sejko "Identitet" 74 1
14 Bojken Lako "Lot... Jetë? Dashuri" 27 8
15 Selami Kolonja "Ku je?" 0 15
16 Dr. Flori & Fabi "Jam ti!" 11 9
17 Xheni & Enxhi Kumrija "Arti i një fundi" 2 13

At Eurovision
Adrian Lulgjuraj and Bledar Sejko at the second semi-final dress rehearsal in Malmö.

Albania was allocated to compete in the second semi-final on 16 May for a place in the final on 18 May.[7] In the second semifinal, the producers of the show decided that Albania would perform 14th, following Norway and preceding Georgia.[8]

Albania failed to qualify from the second semi-final of the competition, placing 15th and scoring 31 points.[2][3]

In Albania, both the semi-finals and the final were broadcast on TVSH, RTSH Muzikë and Radio Tirana with commentary by Andri Xhahu. The Albanian spokesperson revealing the result of the Albanian vote in the final was Andri Xhahu.

Points awarded to Albania
Points awarded to Albania (semi-final 2)[3]
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
  •  Macedonia
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

Points awarded by Albania

See also

References
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  2. Leon, Jakov (16 May 2013). "We have ten more finalists!". Eurovision.tv. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
  3. "Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Semi-Final (2)". Eurovision.tv. 18 May 2013. Archived from the original on 1 May 2013. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
  4. Sahiti, Gafurr (21 July 2012). "RTSH call for songs, deadline 9th of October". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  5. Jiandani, Sanjay (21 July 2012). "Festival I Kenges 2012 on December 20th-22nd". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  6. Brey, Marco. "Albania: Festivali i Këngës line-up revealed". Eurovision.tv. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
  7. Siim, Jarmo (17 January 2013). "Draw results: Who's in which Semi-Final?". Eurovision.tv.
  8. Siim, Jarmo (28 March 2013). "Eurovision 2013: Semi-Final running order revealed". Eurovision.tv.
  9. "Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Grand Final". Eurovision.tv. 18 May 2013. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
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