Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016
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{{Infobox song contest national year
| Year = 2016
| Broadcaster = {{lang|sq|Radio Televizioni Shqiptar|i=no}} (RTSH)
| Country = Albania
| Selection process = {{lang|sq|Festivali i Këngës|i=no}} 54
| Selection date = 27 December 2015
| Artist = Eneda Tarifa
| Song = Fairytale
| Writer = Olsa Toqi
| SF result = Failed to qualify (16th)
}}
Albania was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden, with the song "Fairytale" performed by Eneda Tarifa. The nation's entry was selected in December 2015 through the national selection competition {{lang|sq|Festivali i Këngës|i=no}} organised by Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH). Initially titled "Përrallë", the song was remastered and translated into English for its Eurovision participation.
By 2016, Albania had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 12 times since its first entry in {{escyr|2004}}. Prior to the 2016 contest, the song was promoted by a music video and several live performances across Europe. Albania was drawn to compete in the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 12 May 2016. Performing 17th (second to last), the nation was not among the top 10 entries of its semi-final and therefore failed to qualify for the final, marking Albania's sixth non-qualification in the contest. When the results were released shortly after, Albania had placed 16th with 45 points.
Background
{{Main|Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest}}
Prior to the 2016 contest, Albania had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 12 times since its first entry in {{escyr|2004}}. Its first entry was the song "The Image of You" performed by Anjeza Shahini, which finished in seventh place, the nation's second-highest placing {{as of|2023|lc=y}}. The country's highest placing by 2016 had been fifth, which it achieved in {{escyr|2012}} with the song "Suus" performed by Rona Nishliu. Albania had previously failed to qualify for the final four times, most recently in 2014.{{cite web |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU)|website=Eurovision.tv|title=Countries: Albania |url=https://eurovision.tv/country/albania |access-date=5 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026144748/https://eurovision.tv/country/albania |archive-date=26 October 2020 |url-status=live}} The Albanian broadcaster that broadcast the 2016 contest in Albania and organised the selection process for its entry was {{lang|sq|Radio Televizioni Shqiptar|i=no}} (RTSH). The Albanian song contest Festivali i Këngës has been organised annually since 1964 and has been used as the country's entry selection method since its debut in 2004.{{cite web |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU) |title=All about Albania |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/all-about-albania |access-date=17 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801070832/https://eurovision.tv/story/all-about-albania |archive-date=1 August 2017 |date=14 July 2012 |url-status=live|website=Eurovision.tv}}
Before Eurovision
= Festivali i Këngës =
The national broadcaster of Albania, RTSH, organised the 54th edition of {{lang|sq|Festivali i Këngës|i=no}} with the objective of determining the country's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016.{{cite web |last=Brey |first=Marco |publisher=European Broadcasting Union|website=Eurovision.tv (EBU) |title=Albania: National final entries presented |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/albania-national-final-entries-presented |access-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171001171045/https://eurovision.tv/story/albania-national-final-entries-presented |archive-date=1 October 2017 |date=16 October 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last=Granger |first=Anthony |publisher=Eurovoix |title=Albania: Eurovision 2016 Participation Confirmed |url=http://eurovoix.com/2015/09/24/albania-eurovision-2016-participation-confirmed/ |access-date=16 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002204117/http://eurovoix.com/2015/09/24/albania-eurovision-2016-participation-confirmed/ |archive-date=2 October 2015 |date=24 September 2015 |url-status=live}} The competition consisted of two semi-finals on 25 and 26 December, respectively, and the final on 27 December 2015. The three live shows were held at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana and hosted by Blerta Tafani and Pandi Laço.{{cite web |last=Brey |first=Marco |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU)|website=Eurovision.tv |title=Albania: We have the qualifiers! |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/albania-we-have-the-qualifiers |access-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513222704/https://eurovision.tv/story/albania-we-have-the-qualifiers |archive-date=13 May 2018 |date=26 December 2015 |url-status=live}} The contest featured Laço as the screenwriter and Elton Deda as the artistic director.{{cite web |work=Telegrafi |title=Elton Deda nikoqir i festivalit 54-të të RTSH-së |trans-title=Elton Deda, host of the 54th RTSH festival|url=https://telegrafi.com/elton-deda-nikoqir-i-festivalit-54-te-te-rtsh-se/ |access-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208231423/https://telegrafi.com/elton-deda-nikoqir-i-festivalit-54-te-te-rtsh-se/ |archive-date=8 December 2017 |language=sq |date=27 May 2015 |url-status=live}}
== Competing entries==
RTSH invited interested artists and composers to submit their entries between 29 and 30 September 2015.{{cite web |last=Brey |first=Marco |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU) |website=Eurovision.tv|title=Albania: Festivali i Këngës starts with call for entries |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/albania-festivali-i-kenges-starts-with-call-for-entries |access-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810031407/https://eurovision.tv/story/albania-festivali-i-kenges-starts-with-call-for-entries |archive-date=10 August 2020 |date=18 August 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last=Granger |first=Anthony |publisher=Eurovoix |title=Albania: FiK 54 Call For Submissions |url=https://eurovoix.com/2015/08/09/albania-fik-54-call-for-submissions/ |access-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810042750/https://eurovoix.com/2015/08/09/albania-fik-54-call-for-submissions/ |archive-date=10 August 2015 |date=9 August 2015 |url-status=live}} All songs were required to be in the Albanian language, all performers were required to be at least 16 years of age, and singers and composers could only submit one song while lyricists could only submit two songs.{{cite web|title=Albania: Albania: FiK 54 Call For Submissions|last=Granger|first=Anthony|url=http://eurovoix.com/2015/08/09/albania-fik-54-call-for-submissions/|work=Eurovoix|date=9 August 2015|access-date=16 October 2015}} On 16 October 2015, RTSH announced the 30 artists and songs selected for the competition by a special committee and among the competing artists were two previous Albanian Eurovision Song Contest entrants: Luiz Ejlli (2006) and Adrian Lulgjuraj (2013). One substitution was made prior to the event: "Era" performed by Edea Demaliaj was replaced by "Një shishe në oqean" performed by Orgesa Zaimi.{{cite web |last=Malaj |first=Eris |publisher=EuroVisionary |title=Albania 2016: 54th Festivali i Këngës songs and composers revealed |url=https://eurovisionary.com/albania-2016-54th-festivali-i-kenges-songs-composers-revealed/ |access-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151206122328/https://eurovisionary.com/albania-2016-54th-festivali-i-kenges-songs-composers-revealed/ |archive-date=6 December 2015 |date=5 December 2015 |url-status=live}}
The competing entries were released to the public online through the broadcaster's website on 4 December 2015.{{cite web|last1=Knoops|first1=Roy|title=Albania: Festivali I Këngës 54 songs released|url=http://esctoday.com/107172/albania-festivali-i-kenges-2015-songs-released/|website=esctoday.com|access-date=26 December 2015|date=4 December 2015}} Throughout December 2015, Radio Tirana aired the competing entries and interviewed the artists on the programme Gjithçka Shqip hosted by Andri Xhahu and Artemisa Deda.{{cite web|last1=Lako|first1=Niko|title=Fest 54: Fillon transmetimi i këngëve në Radio Tirana|url=http://www.imalbania.com/fest-54-fillon-transmetimi-i-kengeve-ne-radio-tirana/|website=imalbania.com|publisher=Infomedia Albania|access-date=26 December 2015|date=3 December 2015|language=sq}} On 10 December, 40-second promotional video clip montages of all of the entries were released by the broadcaster.{{cite web|last1=Laufer|first1=Gil|title=Albania: Watch the Festivali i Këngës 54 Miniclips|url=http://esctoday.com/107301/albania-watch-the-festivali-i-kenges-54-miniclips/|website=esctoday.com|access-date=26 December 2015|date=11 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045246/http://esctoday.com/107301/albania-watch-the-festivali-i-kenges-54-miniclips/|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=dead}}
Key:
{{Color box|#FE8080||border=darkgray}} Withdrawn
{{Color box|#A7F432||border=darkgray}} Replacement entry
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto" |
| Artist
! Song ! class="unsortable" | Songwriter(s) |
|---|
| scope="row" | Adrian Lulgjuraj
| "{{lang|sq|Jeto dhe ëndërro|i=no}}" | Adrian Lulgjuraj |
| scope="row" | Andi Tanko
| "{{lang|sq|Dielli vazhdon të më ngrohë|i=no}}" | Edmond Mancaku |
| scope="row" | Aslajdon Zaimaj
| "{{lang|sq|Merrmë që sot|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Briz Musaraj|Gerald Xhari}} |
| scope="row" | Besa Krasniqi
| "{{lang|sq|Liroje zemrën|i=no}}" | Besa Krasniqi |
| scope="row" | Dilan Reka
| "{{lang|sq|Buzëqesh|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Ergisa Cenuka|Endri Sina}} |
| style="background:#F08080;"
! scope="row" style="background:#F08080;" | Edea Demaliaj | "{{lang|sq|Era|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Adrian Hila|Pandi Laço}} |
| scope="row" | Egert Pano
| "{{lang|sq|Mos ik|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Egert Pano|Enrieta Sina}} |
| scope="row" | Egzon Pireci
| "{{lang|sq|Triumf|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Faton Dolaku|Egzon Pireci}} |
| scope="row" | Eneda Tarifa
| "{{lang|sq|Përrallë|i=no}}" | Olsa Toqi |
| scope="row" | Enxhi Nasufi
| "{{lang|sq|Infinit|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Klodian Qafoku|Florian Zyka}} |
| scope="row" | Erga Halilaj
| "{{lang|sq|Monolog|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Erga Halilaj|Gjergj Kaçinari}} |
| scope="row" | Evans Rama
| "{{lang|sq|Flakë|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Helena Halilaj|Gent Lako}} |
| scope="row" | Flaka Krelani
| "{{lang|sq|S'je për mua|i=no}}" | Qëndrim Krelani |
| scope="row" | Florent Abrashi
| "{{lang|sq|Të ndjek çdo hap|i=no}}" | Fabian Asllani |
| scope="row" | Genc Tukiçi
| "{{lang|sq|Sa të dashuroj|i=no}}" | Genc Tukiçi |
| scope="row" | Jozefina Simoni
| "{{lang|sq|Një det me ty|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Sokol Marsi|Enis Mullaj}} |
| scope="row" | Klajdi Musabelliu
| "{{lang|sq|Ndodh edhe kështu|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Klajdi Musabelli|Perikli Papingji}} |
| scope="row" | Klodian Kaçani and Rezarta Smaja
| "{{lang|sq|Dashuri në përjetësi|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Agim Doçi|Edmond Zhulali}} |
| scope="row" | Kozma Dushi
| "{{lang|sq|Një kafe|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Vladimir Kotani|Jorgo Papingji}} |
| scope="row" | Kristi Popa
| "{{lang|sq|Ajo çfarë ndjej|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Jorgo Papingji|Kristi Popa}} |
| scope="row" | Lindi Islami
| "{{lang|sq|Për një mrekulli|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Lindi Islami|Gerald Xhari}} |
| scope="row" | Luiz Ejlli
| "{{lang|sq|Pa mbarim|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Marian Deda|Agim Doçi}} |
| scope="row" | Niku and Entela Zhula
| "{{lang|sq|Muza|i=no}}" | Entela Zhula |
| scope="row" | Nilsa Hysi
| "{{lang|sq|Asaj|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Nilsa Hysi|Indri Topi}} |
| style="background:#A7F432;"
! scope="row" style="background:#A7F432;" | Orgesa Zaimi | "{{lang|sq|Një shishe në oqean|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Agron Tufa|Diana Ziu}} |
| scope="row" | Renis Gjoka
| "{{lang|sq|Ato që s'ti them dot|i=no}}" | Renis Gjoka |
| scope="row" | Revolt Klan
| "{{lang|sq|Dashurinë s'e gjejmë dot|i=no}}" | Revolt Klan |
| scope="row" | Sigi Bastri
| "{{lang|sq|Engjëll i lirë|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Silivi Bastri|Endrit Shani}} |
| scope="row" | Simbol
| "{{lang|sq|Artiste|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Martin Çipi|Simbol}} |
| scope="row" | Teuta Kurti
| "{{lang|sq|Në sytë e mi|i=no}}" | Sokol Marsi |
| scope="row" | Voltan Prodani
| "{{lang|sq|Dëgjoje këngën o Atë|i=no}}" | {{hlist|Zhuljana Jorganxhi|Voltan Prodani}} |
== Semi-finals ==
The two semi-finals of {{lang|sq|Festivali i Këngës|i=no}} took place on 25 December and 26 December 2015 and were broadcast at 20:45 (CET).{{cite web |last=Brey |first=Marco |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU) |website=Eurovision.tv|title=Tonight: Albanian national selection kicks off |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/tonight-albanian-national-selection-kicks-off |access-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801001933/https://eurovision.tv/story/tonight-albanian-national-selection-kicks-off |archive-date=1 August 2017 |date=25 December 2015 |url-status=live}} In each semi-final, a total of 15 songs competed of which 11 entries in each semi-final, selected by a jury, advanced to the final.{{cite web |last=Brey |first=Marco |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU) |website=Eurovision.tv|title=Albania: We have the qualifiers! |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/albania-we-have-the-qualifiers |access-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513222704/https://eurovision.tv/story/albania-we-have-the-qualifiers |archive-date=13 May 2018 |date=27 December 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |publisher=Sot |title=Nis Festivali i Këngës në RTSH, 15 këngëtarë konkurojnë live në skenë |trans-title=The Song Festival starts at RTSH, 15 singers compete live on stage|url=https://sot.com.al/kultura/nis-festivali-i-k%C3%ABng%C3%ABs-n%C3%AB-rtsh-15-k%C3%ABng%C3%ABtar%C3%AB-konkurojn%C3%AB-live-n%C3%AB-sken%C3%AB |access-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227130555/https://sot.com.al/kultura/nis-festivali-i-k%C3%ABng%C3%ABs-n%C3%AB-rtsh-15-k%C3%ABng%C3%ABtar%C3%AB-konkurojn%C3%AB-live-n%C3%AB-sken%C3%AB |archive-date=27 December 2015 |language=sq |date=26 December 2015 |url-status=live}}
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{{Color box|#CEDFF2||border=darkgray}} Qualifier
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== Final ==
The final of {{lang|sq|Festivali i Këngës|i=no}} took place on 27 December 2015 and was broadcast at 20:45 (CET). A jury determined Eneda Tarifa as the winner of the contest with the song "{{lang|sq|Përrallë|i=no}}".{{cite web |last=Brey |first=Marco |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU)|website=Eurovision.tv |title=Eneda Tarifa to represent Albania with a 'Fairytale' |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/eneda-tarifa-to-represent-albania-with-a-fairytale |access-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513081155/https://eurovision.tv/story/eneda-tarifa-to-represent-albania-with-a-fairytale |archive-date=13 May 2018 |date=28 December 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last=Petersen |first=Christian |publisher=Eurovisionworld |title=The first song for Eurovision 2016 selected |url=https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/the-first-song-for-eurovision-2016-selected |access-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113203453/https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/the-first-song-for-eurovision-2016-selected |archive-date=13 November 2023 |date=28 December 2015 |url-status=live}}
Key:
{{Color box|gold||border=darkgray}} Winner
{{Color box|silver||border=darkgray}} Second place
{{Color box|#CC9966||border=darkgray}} Third place
= Preparation and promotion =
For the purposes of participating in Eurovision, a remastered and English-language version of "Përrallë" titled "Fairytale" was released on 13 March 2016.{{Cite web |last=Besim |first=Ramadan |date=13 March 2016 |title=Albania: Eneda Tarifa unveils her Eurovision entry "Fairytale" |url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2016/03/13/albania-eneda-tarifa-unveils-fairytale/ |access-date=21 April 2020 |publisher=Wiwibloggs}} Its release was accompanied by a music video uploaded to the official YouTube channel of the Eurovision Song Contest.{{cite web |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU) |website=Eurovision.tv|title=Eneda Tarifa{{spaced ndash}}Fairytale (Albania) 2016 Eurovision Song Contest |url=https://eurovision.tv/video/eneda-tarifa-fairytale-albania-2016-eurovision-song-contest |access-date=16 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200419112031/https://eurovision.tv/video/eneda-tarifa-fairytale-albania-2016-eurovision-song-contest |archive-date=19 April 2020 |date=13 March 2016 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |publisher=YouTube |title=Eneda Tarifa{{spaced ndash}}Fairytale (Albania) 2016 Eurovision Song Contest {{!}} Official Music Video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je1ICZiKT4g |access-date=16 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318195215/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je1ICZiKT4g |archive-date=18 March 2016 |date=13 March 2016}} For further promotion, Tarifa embarked on a small tour with live performances at various Eurovision Song Contest-related events in Amsterdam, London, and Tel Aviv.{{cite web |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU) |website=Eurovision.tv|title=26 acts perform at Eurovision In Concert |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/26-acts-perform-at-eurovision-in-concert |access-date=16 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513060546/https://eurovision.tv/story/26-acts-perform-at-eurovision-in-concert |archive-date=13 May 2018 |date=9 April 2016 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |author=Peter |publisher=ESCXtra |title=Eneda Tarifa adds her name to the Fairytale London line-up |url=https://escxtra.com/2016/04/05/eneda-tarifa-adds-her-name-to-the-fairytale-london-line-up/ |access-date=16 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027181009/https://escxtra.com/2016/04/05/eneda-tarifa-adds-her-name-to-the-fairytale-london-line-up/ |archive-date=27 October 2020 |date=5 April 2016 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last=Sarah |first=Viva |publisher=ISRAEL21c |title=Tel Aviv hosts pre-Eurovision party |url=https://www.israel21c.org/tel-aviv-hosts-pre-eurovision-party/ |access-date=16 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160620025001/https://www.israel21c.org/tel-aviv-hosts-pre-eurovision-party/ |archive-date=20 June 2016 |date=17 April 2016 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last=Roxburgh |first=Gordon |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU)|website=Eurovision.tv |title=First ever preview party held in Israel |url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=first_ever_preview_party_held_in_israel |access-date=16 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630160834/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=first_ever_preview_party_held_in_israel |archive-date=30 June 2016 |date=14 April 2016 |url-status=live}} This included participation in the eighth annual Eurovision in Concert series, an event held at the club Melkweg in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that was staged to serve as a preview party for the year's entries.
At Eurovision
The Eurovision Song Contest 2016 took place at Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden; it consisted of two semi-finals held on 10 and 12 May, respectively, and the finalon 14 May 2016.{{cite web |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU)|website=Eurovision.tv |title=Eurovision Song Contest–Stockholm 2016 |url=https://eurovision.tv/event/stockholm-2016 |access-date=23 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812083721/https://eurovision.tv/event/stockholm-2016 |archive-date=12 August 2019 |url-status=live}} According to the rules, all participating countries, apart from the host nation and the "Big 5", consisting of {{Esccnty|France}}, {{Esccnty|Germany}}, {{Esccnty|Italy}}, {{Esccnty|Spain}} and the {{Esccnty|United Kingdom}}, were required to qualify from one of the two semi-finals to compete for the final, with the top 10 countries from each semi-final progressing to the final of the contest.{{cite web |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU) |website=Eurovision.tv|title=Eurovision Song Contest{{spaced ndash}}Rules |url=https://eurovision.tv/about/rules/ |access-date=23 January 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408073043/https://eurovision.tv/about/rules/ |archive-date=8 April 2020 |date=31 October 2018 |url-status=dead}} On 26 January 2016, an allocation draw was held at the Stockholm City Hall that placed each country into one of the two semi-finals and determined which half of the show they would perform in.{{cite web |last=Jordan |first=Paul |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU) |website=Eurovision.tv |title=Semi-Final draw held, this is the outcome |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/semi-final-draw-held-this-is-the-outcome |access-date=23 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102052152/https://eurovision.tv/story/semi-final-draw-held-this-is-the-outcome |archive-date=2 November 2020 |date=25 January 2016 |url-status=dead}} Albania was placed into the second semi-final, to be held on 12 May, and was scheduled to perform in the second half of the show.
Once all the competing songs for the 2016 contest had been released, the running order for the semi-finals was decided by the producers of the contest rather than through another draw, for preventing similar songs being placed next to each other; Albania was set to perform at position 18, following {{Esccnty|Georgia|y=2016}} and preceding {{Esccnty|Belgium|y=2016}}.{{cite web |last=Jordan |first=Paul |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU) |website=Eurovision.tv|title=Running order of the Semi-Finals revealed |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/running-order-of-the-semi-finals-revealed |access-date=23 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122173954/https://eurovision.tv/story/running-order-of-the-semi-finals-revealed |archive-date=22 January 2021 |date=8 April 2016 |url-status=dead}} However, the nation's performing position shifted to 17, following Romania's disqualification from the contest on 22 April and subsequent removal from the running order of the second semi-final.{{cite web |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU) |website=Eurovision.tv|title=TVR (Romania) no longer entitled to take part in Eurovision 2016 |url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=tvr_romania_no_longer_entitled_to_take_part_in_eurovision_2016 |access-date=23 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422103747/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=tvr_romania_no_longer_entitled_to_take_part_in_eurovision_2016 |archive-date=22 April 2016 |date=22 April 2016 |url-status=live}}
=Performances=
File:ESC2016 - Albania 05.jpg performing during a rehearsal prior the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016.]]
Tarifa took part in technical rehearsals on 5 and 7 May, followed by dress rehearsals on 11 and 12 May.{{cite web|title=Media Activities |url=http://www.eurovision.tv/upload/2016/press/SVT_ESC2016_MediaGuidelines_MediaActivities_0428.pdf |website=eurovision.tv |publisher=European Broadcasting Union |access-date=3 May 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503225032/http://www.eurovision.tv/upload/2016/press/SVT_ESC2016_MediaGuidelines_MediaActivities_0428.pdf |archive-date=3 May 2016 }} This included the jury show on 11 May where the professional juries of each country watched and voted on the competing entries.{{cite web|last1=Roxburgh|first1=Gordon|title=Now: It is decision time for the Juries|url=https://eurovision.tv/story/time-for-the-juries-to-make-their-choice|publisher=European Broadcasting Union|access-date=9 May 2016|date=9 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606194823/https://eurovision.tv/story/time-for-the-juries-to-make-their-choice|archive-date=6 June 2023}} The performance saw Tarifa dressed in a long gold dress standing atop a gold LED stage floor.{{cite web|url= https://eurovision.tv/gallery/albania-second-rehearsal-of-eneda-tarifa-in-stockholm|title= Albania: Second rehearsal of Eneda Tarifa in Stockholm|date=7 May 2016|access-date=25 March 2024 |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU)|website=Eurovision.tv}} When viewed together, the dress appeared to extend into the floor as one continuous piece covering the stage. Surrounding Tarifa were accents and pyrotechnics also of gold color.{{cite web|url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2016/05/07/albania-eneda-tarifa-fairytale-second-rehearsal/141129/|date=7 May 2016|title=Albania: Eneda Tarifa is our golden girl in second rehearsal|first=Josh|last=Salmon|website=Wiwibloggs|access-date=25 March 2024}} She was joined on stage by three backing vocalists: Besa Krasniqi, Venera Lumani and Xhoni Jesku.{{cite web|last1=Granger|first1=Anthony|title=Albania: Backing Singers Revealed For Eneda Tarifa|url=http://eurovoix.com/2016/03/15/albania-backing-singers-revealed-eneda-tarifa/|website=Eurovoix|access-date=21 April 2016|date=15 March 2016}}
At the end of the second semi-final, the country was not announced among the top 10 entries in the semi-final and therefore failed to qualify for the final,{{cite web |last=Roxburgh |first=Gordon |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU)|website=Eurovision.tv |title=10 more finalists through to the Grand Final |url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=10_more_finalists_through_to_the_grand_final |accessdate=23 January 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602032508/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=10_more_finalists_through_to_the_grand_final |archivedate=2 June 2016 |date=12 May 2016}} marking the sixth time Albania had failed to qualify in the contest. It was later revealed that Albania placed 16th in the semi-final, receiving a total of 45 points: 35 points from the televoting and 10 points from the juries.{{cite web |title=Second Semi-Final of Stockholm 2016 |url=https://eurovision.tv/event/stockholm-2016/second-semi-final |publisher=European Broadcasting Union |access-date=8 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508163702/https://eurovision.tv/event/stockholm-2016/second-semi-final |archive-date=8 May 2021 |url-status=live}}
= Voting =
{{See also|Voting at the Eurovision Song Contest}}
Voting during the three live shows of the Eurovision Song Contest was conducted under a new system that involved each country now awarding two sets of points from 1–8, 10 and 12: one from their professional jury and the other from televoting.{{cite web |last=Jordan |first=Paul |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU)|website=Eurovision.tv |title=Biggest change to Eurovision Song Contest voting since 1975 |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/biggest-change-to-eurovision-song-contest-voting-since-1975 |access-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011013211/https://eurovision.tv/story/biggest-change-to-eurovision-song-contest-voting-since-1975 |archive-date=11 October 2017 |date=18 February 2016 |url-status=live}} Each nation's jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represented, with their names published before the contest to ensure transparency. This jury judged each entry based on vocal capacity, the stage performance, the song's composition and originality and the overall impression by the act.{{cite web |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU) |website=Eurovision.tv|title=Here are the judges for Eurovision 2016! |url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=here_are_the_judges_for_eurovision_2016 |access-date=29 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160429135858/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=here_are_the_judges_for_eurovision_2016 |archive-date=29 April 2016 |date=29 April 2016 |url-status=live}} In addition, no member of a national jury was permitted to be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they could not vote impartially and independently. The individual rankings of each jury member as well as the nation's televoting results were released shortly after the final.
Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Albania and awarded by Albania in the second semi-final and final of the contest, and the breakdown of the jury voting and televoting conducted during the two shows:
== Points awarded to Albania ==
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| + Points awarded to Albania (Semi-final 2){{cite web |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU) |website=Eurovision.tv|title=Results of the Second Semi-Final of Stockholm 2016 |url=https://eurovision.tv/event/stockholm-2016/second-semi-final/results/albania |access-date=14 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514182717/https://eurovision.tv/event/stockholm-2016/second-semi-final/results/albania |archive-date=14 May 2021 |url-status=live}} |
| scope="col" width="20%" | Score
! scope="col" width="40%" | Televote ! scope="col" width="40%" | Jury |
|---|
| scope="row" | 12 points
| {{Esc|Macedonia|y=2016}} | |
| scope="row" | 10 points
| {{Esc|Switzerland|y=2016}} | |
| scope="row" | 8 points
| {{Esc|Italy|y=2016}} | {{Esc|Serbia|y=2016}} |
| scope="row" | 7 points
| | |
| scope="row" | 6 points
| | |
| scope="row" | 5 points
| | |
| scope="row" | 4 points
| | |
| scope="row" | 3 points
| {{Esc|Slovenia|y=2016}} | |
| scope="row" | 2 points
| {{Esc|Belgium|y=2016}} | {{Esc|Bulgaria|y=2016}} |
| scope="row" | 1 point
| | |
== Points awarded by Albania ==
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| class="wikitable" |
| + Points awarded by Albania (Final){{cite web |publisher=European Broadcasting Union (EBU) |website=Eurovision.tv|title=Results of the Grand Final of Stockholm 2016 |url=https://eurovision.tv/event/stockholm-2016/grand-final/results/albania |access-date=14 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514182746/https://eurovision.tv/event/stockholm-2016/grand-final/results/albania |archive-date=14 May 2021 |url-status=live}} |
| scope="col" width="20%" | Score
! scope="col" width="40%" | Televote ! scope="col" width="40%" | Jury |
|---|
| scope="row" style="background:gold" | 12 points
| {{Esc|Australia|y=2016}} | {{Esc|Australia|y=2016}} |
| scope="row" style="background:silver" | 10 points
| {{Esc|Italy|y=2016}} | {{Esc|France|y=2016}} |
| scope="row" style="background:#CC9966" | 8 points
| {{Esc|Bulgaria|y=2016}} | {{Esc|Italy|y=2016}} |
| scope="row" | 7 points
| {{Esc|Russia|y=2016}} | {{Esc|Russia|y=2016}} |
| scope="row" | 6 points
| {{Esc|Ukraine|y=2016}} | {{Esc|Spain|y=2016}} |
| scope="row" | 5 points
| {{Esc|Poland|y=2016}} | {{Esc|United Kingdom|y=2016}} |
| scope="row" | 4 points
| {{Esc|Lithuania|y=2016}} | {{Esc|Bulgaria|y=2016}} |
| scope="row" | 3 points
| {{Esc|Sweden|y=2016}} | {{Esc|Israel|y=2016}} |
| scope="row" | 2 points
| {{Esc|Armenia|y=2016}} | {{Esc|Malta|y=2016}} |
| scope="row" | 1 point
| {{Esc|Hungary|y=2016}} | {{Esc|Hungary|y=2016}} |
{{col-end}}
== Detailed voting results ==
The following members comprised the Albanian jury:
- Edison Misso (jury chairperson)
- Kejsi Tola
- Flamur Shehu
- Nisida Tufa
- Agim Doçi
References
{{Reflist}}
{{Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest}}
{{Eurovision Song Contest 2016|state=collapsed}}
{{Festivali i Këngës}}