RTSH organised the 42nd edition of Festivali i Këngës to determine Albania’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2004. The competition consisted of two semi-finals on 18 and 19 December, respectively, and the grand final on 20 December 2003. The three live shows were hosted by Albanian singer Ledina Çelo and presenter Adi Krasta.
Competing entries
Shows
Semi-finals
The semi-finals of Festivali i Këngës took place on 18 December and 19 December 2003, respectively. 14 contestants participated in the first semi-final and 15 in the second semi-final, with the highlighted ones progressing to the grand final.
Semi-final 1–18 December 2003
[table id=34 /]Semi-final 2–19 December 2003
[table id=35 /]Final
The Albanian Final was held on December 20th at the Palace of Congress in Tirana, hosted by Adi Krasta & Ledina Celo. The winner was chosen by televoting (50%) & an „expert“ jury (50%). The top 5 were announced (in no specific order) before the top 3 were revealed – the other performers in the top 5 were Rudi & Ingrid Jushi and Kujtim Prodani.
[table id=36 /]Anjeza Shahini came 7th at the ESC, where her backing singers included Arbër Arapi, Klajdi Musabelliu & Rosela Gjylbegu.