Arsi Bako has taken victory at Festivali i KĂ«ngĂ«s nĂ« RTK 2025 with the song “Rreze zjarr”.
Arsi Bako took victory last night in Prishtina in the final of the third edition of Festivali i Këngës në RTK. Arsi was awarded the Diamanti i kaltër by acting Minister of Culture, Hajrulla Çeku, as well as the Flori Diamond by marketing director at RTK, Ariana Pallata. Not only did Arsi take victory, she was also awarded the Capital Prize, which was presented by the mayor of Prishtina, Përparim Rama.
Florent Abrashi came second with “UnĂ« dhe Ti”, while Arjeta Palushaj was third with “Andrra”. Art Lokaj was awarded the Orchestra Prize for “Ty”, while TeutĂ« Halili was awarded the PenĂ«n e ArgjendtĂ« for “Amin”.
Festivali i Këngës në RTK was launched in 2023, with the intention that the contest would be used to select a future Kosovan representative for the Eurovision Song Contest. The Festivali i Këngës në RTK has been held annually since 2023 at the Palace of Youth and Sports in Prishtina. The winners of the contest to date are:
- 2023 – La Fazani – “Oj Kosovë”
- 2024 – Endrit Krasniqi – “Flas me gjethe”
