Before the conclusion of JESC 2025 we already have a confirmation for the next edition! North Macedonia will participate in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026
MRT confirms participation in JESC 2026
In published documents for the MRT programming schedule for 2026, the broadcaster has revealed its commitment to participate in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
“Through JESC, young talents get a unique opportunity to perform on a large international stage, in front of an audience of millions, to work with top professionals and to present their artistic abilities.
JESC also plays a significant role in the development of the domestic music industry for children: it encourages original song creation, contemporary stage concepts, multimedia productions and international cooperation. In addition, the event has great promotional potential through traditional media, digital platforms and social networks, providing visibility for the country and young artists.
With the continued participation of MRT in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, a permanent educational platform is being built, through which children learn about teamwork, stage discipline, cultural diversity and media responsibility. This event is much more than a competition — it is an investment in young generations and their cultural and artistic development. Intended for the entire audience.”
North Macedonia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Back in 2003, North Macedonia made their Junior Eurovision debut with Marija and Viktorija and the entry, ‘Ti ne me poznavaš‘. In the inaugural contest they placed 12th – a position they know too well, with nine 12th places overall. The best results for the Balkan nation came in 2007 and 2008 with top 5 finishes for ‘Ding Ding Dong‘ and ‘Prati mi SMS‘.
Last year the duo of Ana and Aleksej were selected to represent North Macedonia in Madrid. During the contest they placed 16th with 54 points for their entry, ‘Marathon’.
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