The third edition of Festivali i Këngës në RTK was broadcasted live from Pristina, Kosovo, tonight. The Kosovar festival follows in the footsteps of the homonymous Albanian festival, one of the most significant music stages in the nation with over six decades of history. Should Kosovo be permitted to compete in the Eurovision stage, the Festivali i Këngës në RTK will serve as the national selection process.
- Art Lokaj – “Ty”
- Elmedinë Ramushi – “A po m’sheh”
- Florent Abrashi – “Unë dhe Ti”
- Teutë Halili – “Amin”
- Kiara Juba – “Nirvana”
- Klea Dina – “At”
- Laurian Ejlli – “Një natë shkruajta për ty”
- Arjeta Palushaj – “Andrra”
- Arsi Bako – “Rreze zjarr”
- Xuxi – “Identiteti”
Following the voting of a jury, Arsi Bako was crowned as the winner of Festivali i Këngës në RTK 2025 with her song “Rreze zjarr” and would represent Kosovo in Eurovision 2026, in case its participation was allowed by the EBU.
Eurovision – Kosovo
Kosovo’s intention to be a part of the Eurovision family is no secret. RTK has tried for years to secure the nation’s spots to EBU’s shows, since the nation’s independence declaration.
Moreover, RTK decided to make an official application in order to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025. Via a formal letter, RTK asked Kosovo to be invited to participate in Eurovision 2025, in a similar way Australia also participates. Despite RTK’s effort, the broadcaster has not received the coveted invitation from the European Broadcasting Union.
In order for Kosovo to become a member of the EBU, and thus be able to participate in Eurovision, it must first join the International Telecommunication Union or the Council of Europe. Kosovo has yet to achieve any of these, due to its partial recognition.
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