Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012
| Eurovision Song Contest 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country |  Albania | |||
| National selection | ||||
| Selection process | Festivali i Këngës 50 | |||
| Selection date(s) | Semi-final 26 December 2011 27 December 2011 Final 29 December 2011 | |||
| Selected artist(s) | Rona Nishliu | |||
| Selected song | "Suus" | |||
| Finals performance | ||||
| Semi-final result | Qualified (2nd, 146 points) | |||
| Final result | 5th, 146 points | |||
| Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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Albania participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Albanian entry was selected through Festivali i Këngës, a national selection that consisted of two semifinals and a final, organised by the Albanian broadcaster Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH). Rona Nishliu represented Albania with the song "Suus", which qualified from the first semi-final and went on to place 5th in the final, scoring 146 points.[1][2]
Festivali i Këngës 50
| Festivali i Këngës 50 | |
|---|---|
| Dates | |
| Semi-final | 26 December 27 December |
| Final | 29 December 2011 |
| Host | |
| Venue | Pallati i Kongreseve, Tirana, Albania |
| Presenter(s) | Enkeleida Zeko Hygerta Sako Nik Xhelilaj |
| Directed by | Martin Leka |
| Participants | |
| Number of entries | 28 (14 in the first semi-final) (14 in the second semi-final) |
| Vote | |
| Voting system | 100% Jury Once again, the winner will be decided by a professional jury. |
| Winning song | Rona Nishliu - "Suus" |
RTSH confirmed participation for the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in the show called "Historia nis këtu" (The Story Begins Here). This year's Festivali i Këngës had its 50th anniversary, and it was held in December 2011, as it is known as the "End of Year Festival".[3][4][5] The shows were hosted by Enkeleida Zeko, Hygerta Sako & Nik Xhelilaj. The guest of honor in Semi-Final 1 was Eddy Wata who sang "Señorita" and "I Love My People".
Participants
On 22 October 2011, RTSH revealed the participants of Festivali i Këngës 50[6] and on 17 December 2011, RTSH announced all song titles, lyric composers and music composers.[7]
Semi-Final 1
| Draw | Artist | Song | Songwriters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerta Mahmutaj | "Pyete zemrën" | Flamur Shehu (m), Rozana Radi (l) |
| 2 | Entela Zhula | "Ndjehem Bosh" | Edmond Veizaj (m), Entela Zhula (l) |
| 3 | Bashkim Alibali | "Këngën time merr vehtë" | Bashkim Alibali (m), Jorgo Papingji (l) |
| 4 | Samanta Karavello | "Zgjomë një tjetër ëndërr" | Gent Myftaraj (m), Pandi Laço (l) |
| 5 | Endri & Stefi Prifti | "Iluzion" | Voltan Prodani (m), Timo Flloko (l) |
| 6 | Rona Nishliu | "Suus" | Florent Boshnjaku (m), Rona Nishliu (l) |
| 7 | Rudina Delia | "Më kërko" | Luan Zhegu (m), Rudina Delia (l) |
| 8 | Marjeta Billo | "Vlen sa një jetë" | Klodian Qafoku (m), Arben Duka (l) |
| 9 | Claudio La Regina | "Kur të pasha" | Flli Scaravaglione (m), Claudio La Regina (l) |
| 10 | Herciana Matmuja | "Aty ku më le" | Shpëtim Kushta (m), Agron Tufa (l) |
| 11 | Orinda Huta | "Dorëzohem" | Alban Kondi (m), Tyrin Hyska (l) |
| 12 | Altin Goci | "Kthehem prap" | Altin Goci (m), K. Shehu (l) |
| 13 | Elton Deda | "Kristal" | Elton Deda (m), Sokol Marsi (l) |
| 14 | Evans Rama | "Ti nuk mundesh" | Fabian Asllani (m), I. Hoxha (l) |
Semi-Final 2
| Draw | Artist | Song | Lyricist / Composer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toni Mehmetaj | "Ëndrra e parë" | Edmond Zhulali (m), Agim Doçi (l) |
| 2 | Dr. Flori | "Personale" | Dr. Flori |
| 3 | Kamela Islamaj | "Mbi yje" | Alban Male (m), I. Sojli (l) |
| 4 | Frederik Ndoci | "Oh... jeta ime" | Lejla Agolli (m), Frederik Ndoci (l) |
| 5 | Marsida Saraçi | "Eja më merr" | Enis Mullaj (m), Arbër Arapi (l) |
| 6 | Bojken Lako & Breza | "Të zakonshëm" | Bojken Lako |
| 7 | Sindi Berisha | "Braktisur" | Kristi Popa (m), P. Truja (l) |
| 8 | Mariza Ikonomi | "Më ler të të dua" | Sokol Marsi (m), Jorgo Papingji (l) |
| 9 | Kujtim Prodani | "Digjem" | Kujtim Prodani (m), A. Biba (l) |
| 10 | Iris Hoxha | "Pa ty" | Edmon Rrapi (m), L. Shqiponja (l) |
| 11 | Saimir Braho | "Ajër" | Ilir Dangellia (m), I. Kurti (l), Saimir Braho (l) |
| 12 | Goldi Halili | "Rroj për dashurinë" | Fatrin Krajka (m), Agim Doçi (l) |
| 13 | Xhensila Myrtezaj | "Lulet mbledh për hënën" | Genti Lako (m), Perikli Papingji (l) |
| 14 | Elhaida Dani | "Mijëra vjet" | Endri Sina (m), Sokol Marsi (l) |
Final
| Draw | Artist | Song | Lyricist / Composer | Points | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bojken Lako & Breza | "Të zakonshëm" | Bojken Lako / Bojken Lako | 18 | 10 |
| 2 | Saimir Braho | "Ajër" | I. Kurti & Saimir Braho / Ilir Dangellia | 50 | 3 |
| 3 | Marjeta Billo | "Vlen sa një jetë" | Arben Duka / Klodian Qafoku | 0 | 14 |
| 4 | Herciana Matmuja | "Aty ku më le" | Agron Tufa / Shpëtim Kushta | 0 | 14 |
| 5 | Xhensila Myrtezaj | "Lulet mbledh për hënën" | P. Papingji / Genti Lako | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Toni Mehmetaj | "Ëndrra e parë" | Agim Doçi / Edmond Zhulali | 10 | 12 |
| 7 | Iris Hoxha | "Pa ty" | L. Shqiponja / Edmon Rrapi | 19 | 9 |
| 8 | Gerta Mahmutaj | "Pyete zemrën" | Rozana Radi / Flamur Shehu | 0 | 14 |
| 9 | Bashkim Alibali | "Këngën time merr vehtë" | Jorgo Papingji / Bashkim Alibali | 0 | 14 |
| 10 | Altin Goci | "Kthehem prap" | K. Shehu / Altin Goci | 38 | 5 |
| 11 | Elton Deda | "Kristal" | Sokol Marsi / Elton Deda | 55 | 2 |
| 12 | Endri & Stefi Prifti | "Iluzion" | Timo Flloko / Voltan Prodani | 25 | 6 |
| 13 | Rona Nishliu | "Suus" | Rona Nishliu / Florent Boshnjaku | 77 | 1 |
| 14 | Kamela Islamaj | "Mbi yje" | I. Sojli / Alban Male | 25 | 6 |
| 15 | Frederik Ndoci | "Oh... jeta ime" | Frederik Ndoci / Lejla Agolli | 0 | 14 |
| 16 | Mariza Ikonomi | "Më ler të të dua" | Jorgo Papingji / Sokol Marsi | 13 | 11 |
| 17 | Elhaida Dani | "Mijëra vjet" | Sokol Marsi / Endri Sina | 0 | 14 |
| 18 | Rudina Delia | "Më kërko" | Rudina Delia / Luan Zhegu | 0 | 14 |
| 19 | Samanta Karavello | "Zgjomë një tjetër ëndërr" | Pandi Laço / Gent Myftaraj | 47 | 4 |
| 20 | Dr. Flori | "Personale" | Dr. Flori / Dr. Flori | 21 | 8 |
At Eurovision
During the Semi-Final Allocation draw which was held on 25 January 2012, it was announced Albania were scheduled to compete in the first half of the first semi-final on 22 May.[8] On 20 March 2012 the Running Order draw was held, which determined the order of which the participants performed. Albania performed 5th in the first semi-final and has advanced to the final for the second time in 3 years.[9]
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.
The telecast of the first semifinal was delayed by more than 2 hours due to breaking news coverage of the Qafa e Vishës bus accident. As a result, Albania used its jury votes during the first semifinal and in the final on 26 May.
Split Results
- In the Semi-final 1 Albania came 2nd with 146 points: the public awarded Albania 3rd place with 131 points and the jury awarded 1st place with 131 points.
- In the Final Albania came 5th with 146 points: the public awarded Albania 8th place with 106 points and the jury awarded 3rd place with 157 points.
Points Awarded by Albania[10]
Semi final[11]
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Final[12]
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Points Awarded to Albania
Semi-Final 1
| 12 points | 10 points | 8 points | 7 points | 6 points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 points | 4 points | 3 points | 2 points | 1 point |
Final
| 12 points | 10 points | 8 points | 7 points | 6 points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 points | 4 points | 3 points | 2 points | 1 point |
See also
References
- ^ "Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Grand Final". Eurovision.tv. Archived from the original on 2013-01-22.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Brey, Marco (29 December 2011). "Rona Nishliu to represent Albania!".
- ^ Link, Alb (2011-05-14). "Eurosong, Gace nuk hyn ne finale (Albanian)". Alblink. Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Sahiti, Gafurr (2011-10-02). "Albania: FiK 50 to span over 4 nights!". Esctoday.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Sahiti, Gafurr (2011-09-25). "Albania: No confirmation yet for Eurovision 2012". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Hondal, Victor (2011-10-22). "Exclusive: Participants for Festivali i Këngës revealed". Esctoday.com. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Sahiti, Gafurr (2011-12-17). "Exclusive: FiK song titles and lyricists announced". Esctoday.com. Archived from the original on 8 January 2012. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Hondal, Victor. "Insignia exchange and semifinal allocation draw". EscToday.com. Archived from the original on 2012-01-28.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Results of the 2012 Running Order draw revealed!". Eurovision.tv. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ Eurovision Song Contest 2012
- ^ Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Semi-Final (1) Archived 2012-06-05 at the Wayback Machine, Eurovision
- ^ Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Grand Final Archived 2013-01-22 at the Wayback Machine, Eurovision