Elhaida Dani has this evening announced via her Facebook page that she will not perform “Diell” in Vienna, the song that was victorious in December’s ‘Festival ii Kenges’
According to Elhaida’s post, the author of the song has decided to withdraw his permissionย for use of the song at the contest. ย Whilst we do not know the reasons behind this decision, we expect more information from the official broadcaster RTSH shortly.
Elhaida also added that work was underway on a new song that would represent the country instead.
Itโs only right that you hear it from me that Iโll be representing Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest with a song other than the one I won with in December.The news will be in the public domain shortly, but I want you to know in advance.
The author of Diell, due to unchangeable personal reasons, has withdrawn his permission and this, unfortunately, means it canโt be used at the Eurovision Song Contest. To respect this unforeseen personal decision, and in agreement with RTSH, and respecting the rules of ESC, itโs been agreed that, as the winner of FiK, I will represent my country in Vienna with a new song.
Itโs hoped that this unforeseen inconvenience wonโt hurt or bother anyone. The shared objective remains that Albania receive a good position on the night in Vienna and we will work tirelessly to make it happen
Albania have been drawn to perform in the second half of the first semi final on 19th May.
You can listen to the songย that will no longer be going to the contest below:
escXtra.com would like to thank Adam Scott for translating Elhaida Dani’s Facebook statement for us.
