🇦🇱 Albania: Applications for Festivali i Këngës Open in September

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Albanian broadcaster RTSH has confirmed that applications for Festivali i Këngës 65 will officially open on September 22, marking the start of Albania’s search for its next Eurovision representative. Composers may participate with no more than one musical composition (song), including as co-composers. Festivali i Këngës 65 continues the festival’s long‑standing tradition as Albania’s flagship music event, with the winning act earning the right to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. Alis represented Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna with “Nân”. He placed 13th in the final with 145 points, including 12 points from the Portuguese jury.