History of the Eurovision Song Contest instruments during the short break between the songs. On the other hand, a backing tape may have no voices on it, singing still must be done live. Before 1997 backing tracks were allowed, but only if all instruments on tape were featured on stage. This explains the odd situation in 1996, when Gina G, entrant for the United Kingdom, had two computer screens on stage. Other than the earliest contests, each and every entry has been fixed at a maximum three minutes in length. Previous performers at the Eurovision Song Contest include: History of the Eurovision Song Contest The history
Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 Albania participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018. The Albanian broadcaster Radio Televizioni Shqiptar organised the national final "Festivali i Këngës 56" to select the Albanian entry for the 2018 contest in Lisbon, Portugal. Eugent Bushpepa won the contest with the song "Mall", which subsequently was the song that represented Albania in Lisbon. Prior to the 2018 Contest, Albania had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest fourteen times since its first entry in 2004. The nation's best placing in the contest was fifth, which it achieved in 2012 with the song "Suus" performed