Junior Fest 2023 Participants Revealed

Albanian Broadcaster RTSH has announced the 16 participants of Junior Fest 2023.

• Marianxhela Rodakaj – “Afrika” (Africa)
• Viola Gjyzeli – “Bota ime” (My world)
• Irisa Haxhillari – “Melodinë e saj” (Her melody)
• Nikol Cabeli – “Vetëm unë” (Only me)
• Tea Metohu – “Smile”
• Amra Madani – “Rock Star”
• Rei Bardhollari -“Hasta manaña” (Until tomorrow)
• Keita Hitaj – “Eja” (Come)
• Franceska Kasa – “Perfekte jam” (I’m perfect)
• Ajshel Zykollari – “Pas endrrës time eja” (Follow my dream)
• Elisa Skarra – “Një përqafim” (A hug)
• Ea Zoga – “Lule n’zemer tuaj” (Flowers in your heart)
• Fiona Resuli – “Londroj me yjet” (London with the stars)
• Era Hasanaj – “Bisedë me një yll” (Chat with a star)
• Biorin Maxhaxhallaku & Keira Baku – “Violin apo kanarin” (Violin or canary)
• Anja Canaj – “E dua erën” (I love the wind)

Junior Fest this year is conceived as a celebration not only of young singers who have just been selected by the music selection committee. Alongside hearing original songs from the finalists, we will also have performances from artists such as Arsi Bako, Niki Zaimi & Band, Melodajn Mancaku and Luna Çausholli.

Bojken Lako, Director of Junior Fest 2023

The contest will take place on September 22 at the Pyramid of Tirana – the winner will represent Albania at Junior Eurovision 2023 in Nice.