Lindita gives us that feeling with new song 'Murda'
A year on from representing Albania in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest, Kosovo-Albanian powerhouse Lindita Halimi has just dropped hew new song 'Murda'. Last year she blew us away with her insane vocal ability on her track 'World' but Lindita's new release strays from her previous power ballad instead taking us on a trip to a tropical and summery beat more similar to her last song 'Rock Whine'. The sizzling and sensual melodies definitely make this a song to add to your summ
Meet Eugent Bushpepa from Albania
This year 43 countries will be present at this years Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Lisbon in May. With around two weeks to go until all of Europe descends on Portugal's capital. Eurovoxx will introduce you to each country that will be participating. Who Is He? Eugent Bushpepa also known by the alternative name Gent Bushpepa, and is an Albanian rock singer, songwriter. He is well regarded in his field, and is one of the most popular modern rock musicians in Albania a
JESC 2017 | Day 1: first rehearsals - part 1
Today marks the start of the rehearsals for Junior Eurovision 2017. Press from all over Europe have gathered at the Olympic Palace in Tbilisi in preparation for the rehearsals. A total of 8 countries will take to the stage today for their first rehearsal. Up first was 10 year old Ana Kodra from Albania. Standing alone on stage, wearing a big and beautiful baby blue dress, she impressed everyone with her strong vocals. The back drop, complete with an animated tree on an LED sc
RTSH reveals 22 competing artists for Festivali i Këngës
Albanian broadcaster RTSH has revealed the 22 acts who will be competing in Festivali i Këngës 56 this December. Albania is the first country to choose a song with which it will compete next year in Lisbon. Several famous faces will take part, including festival veteran Rezarta Smaja, who will perform together with Albanian representative from 2006, Luiz Ejlli. We will also see Xhesika Polo who debuted at the festival last year as well as Elton Deda and Mariza Ikonomi also re
JESC 2017 | Ana Kodra wins the ticket to Tbilisi
Back in June, Ana Kodra won the Festivali i Këngës për Fëmijë (Song Festival for Children), the same festival that Mishela won in 2015 and Klesta 2016. At the time, it was thought that Ana would be going to Junior Eurovision 2017 with her winning song. However, Albanian broadcaster RTSH decided that they would hold a national final instead. On October 14, Junior Fest Albania was held and was won by none other than Ana Kodra! She won the contest with the same song she performe
Eurovoxx's Eurovision Wishlist: Part 1/6
It's been almost two months since Portugal was crowned the winner of the 62nd Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine and many Euro-Fans are still craving for more Eurovision. To quell our need for more Eurovision, we set out to find singers from all over Europe and Australia and compiled them into a wish-list for the Eurovision Song Contest. Over this six part series we will travel from Norway to Australia, from Iceland to Portugal and from Finland to Italy in search of o
#JESC2017 | Albania will select their entry on September 23rd
Albanian Broadcaster RTSH have confirmed they will chose their entry for Junior Eurovision 2017 on 23rd September. A total of 16 countries will be chosen by a jury to compete in Junior Fest. It is unknown how the winner will be decided. For all those who want to take part in Junior Fest, they must adhere to the following rules: All singers must be born between 1st December 2003 and 30th November 2008 All songs must be original compositions and cannot have been previously rele
JESC2017 | Will it be Ana Kodra for Albania?
The 53rd edition of Festivali i Këngës për Fëmijë took place earlier this week in the Albanian city of Shkodër. The winner was Ana Kodra singing the song "Mos Ma Prekni Pemën" Although Albania has not yet confirmed their participation for Junior Eurovision 2017, (they are due to confirm in June 2017), it is very likely that Ana Kodra will fly the flag for Albania in Georgia in November. Check out the song below and let us know what you think! Don't forget to follow us on Twit
Semi Final 1 - Who is going to qualify?
The countries have rehearsed and the date of the first semi final is nearing ever closer. 18 countries will do battle on the 9th of May over who will ultimately advance to the final on Saturday. Unfortunately, only ten of these countries can proceed to the final and deciding who those lucky ten will be is enough to do one's head in. However, let's explore the predictions from the bookies, the press poll as well as our own opinion as to who should qualify from the first semi
Eurovoxx live at the red carpet with Czech Republic, Belgium and Albania
The sunny weather, great atmosphere in Kyiv and the longest red carpet in the history of Eurovision continued as our team managed to chat with some of the artists of this year’s contest. Let’s continue going through some more of the interviews out team got during the Red Carpet Event on the 7th of May. Next up we have 3 beautiful female contestants. (and don’t forget to check out the videos ;)) Martina Bárta - representing Czech Republic with the song My Turn Martina’s friend
