Nela Mančeska has released “Miracle”, the Macedonian entry for Junior Eurovision 2025.
“Miracle” has been composed by Lazar Cvetkoski with lyrics by Magdalena Cvetkoska. Lazar previously wrote the Macedonian Eurovision entries in 2013, 2014 and 2019, as well as Albania’s 2020 entry. Magdalena also worked on North Macedonia’s 2013 entry. This will also be the siblings’ third Junior Eurovision song, having both worked on “Fire” and “Marathon” which competed for North Macedonia in 2019 and 2024 respectively.
The Macedonian broadcaster MRT explains that ‘Miracle’ speaks about “the light we all carry inside, about hope, courage, and the belief that even in the darkest moments, we can rise and shine again. […] Every person is a miracle in their own way”.
The music video was directed by Ognen Shapkovski and captures the
transformation from fragility to radiance through cinematic imagery and
warm golden tones, creating a powerful visual reflection of the song’s
message.
13-year-old Nela Mančeska will represent North Macedonia at the 23rd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Nela was selected after auditions were held in June in Skopje. She was chosen for her “extraordinary vocal abilities, musical maturity and exceptional stage presence”.
Ana and Aleksej represented North Macedonia at the 2024 contest in Madrid eith their song “Marathon”. They finished in 16th place with 54 points.
Image source: Vladimir Georgiev
North Macedonia was one of 16 countries to take part in the first edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2003. Marija & Viktorija on the country’s debut with the song “Ti ne me poznavaš”, finishing 12th with 19 points. North Macedonia’s best result to date is 5th place, which they achieved in 2007 with “Ding Ding Dong” by Rosica & Dimitar and in 2008 with “Prati mi SMS” by Bobi Andonov.
