North Macedonia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest

North Macedonia[lower-alpha 1] has participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 16 times since their debut in the inaugural 2003 contest. Macedonian Radio Television (MRT) is responsible for the country's participation in the contest. North Macedonia has participated in every contest with the exceptions of 2012, 2014 and 2020 contests.[1]

North Macedonia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest
North Macedonia
Participating broadcasterMacedonian Radio Television (MRT)
Participation summary
Appearances18
First appearance2003
Highest placement5th: 2007, 2008
External links
North Macedonia's page at JuniorEurovision.tv Edit this at Wikidata
For the most recent participation see
North Macedonia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023

History

North Macedonia debuted in the inaugural 2003 contest in Copenhagen, Denmark, represented by the song "Ti ne me poznavaš" performed by Marija and Viktorija. The song placed 12th in a field of 16 countries.

The country's best performance at the contest has been 5th place, achieved twice to date – in 2007 when North Macedonia was represented by the song "Ding Ding Dong" performed by Rosica Kulakova and Dimitar Stojmenovski, and in 2008 with "Prati mi SMS" performed by Bobi Andonov.

MRT did not participate in 2012 due to issues with the voting process in the contest and the lack of budget available for participation. However, North Macedonia returned to the contest in 2013, held in Kyiv, Ukraine.[2] North Macedonia did not return to the contest in 2014, but returned again in 2015.[3] MRT did not participate in the 2020 contest due to the COVID-19 pandemic,[1] but returned to the 2021 contest in France.[4]

Participation overview
Table key
◁ Last place
† Upcoming event
Year Artist Song Language Place Points
2003 Marija and Viktorija "Ti ne me poznavaš" (Ти не ме познаваш) Macedonian 12 19
2004 Martina Siljanovska "Zabava" (Забава) Macedonian 7 64
2005 Denis Dimoski "Rodendeski baknež" (Родендески бакнеж) Macedonian 8 68
2006 Zana Aliu "Vljubena" (Вљубена) Macedonian 15 ◁ 14
2007 Rosica Kulakova and Dimitar Stojmenovski "Ding Ding Dong" (Динг Динг Донг) Macedonian 5 111
2008 Bobi Andonov "Prati mi SMS" (Прати ми СМС) Macedonian 5 93
2009 Sara Markoska "Za ljubovta" (За љубовта) Macedonian 12 31
2010 Anja Veterova "Eooo, Eooo" Macedonian 12 38
2011 Dorijan Dlaka "Žimi ovoj frak" (Жими овој фрак) Macedonian 12 31
2013 Barbara Popović "Ohrid i muzika" (Охрид и музика) Macedonian 12 ◁ 19
2015 Ivana Petkovska and Magdalena Aleksovska "Pletenka – Braid of Love" (Плетенка) Macedonian 17 ◁ 26
2016 Martija Stanojković "Love Will Lead Our Way (Ljubovta ne vodi)" (Љубовта не води) Macedonian, English 12 41
2017 Mina Blažev "Dancing Through Life" Macedonian, English 12 69
2018 Marija Spasovska "Doma" (Дома) Macedonian 12 99
2019 Mila Moskov "Fire" Macedonian, English 6 150
2021 Dajte Muzika "Green Forces" Macedonian, English 9 114
2022 Lara feat. Jovan and Irina "Životot e pred mene" (Животот е пред мене) Macedonian, English 14 54
2023 Tamara Grujeska "Kaži mi, kaži mi koj" (Кажи ми, кажи ми кој) Macedonian, English Upcoming †

Commentators and spokespersons
Year Commentator Spokesperson Ref.
2003 Milanka RašikGeel Ke
2004 Filip
2005 Vase Dokovski
2006 Denis Dimoski
2007 Mila Zafirović
2008 Ivona BogoevskaMarija Zafirovska
2009 Dime DimitrovskiJovana Krstevska
2010 Toni Drenkovski and Monika TodorovskaSara Markoska
2011 Elizabeta CebovaAnja Veterova
2012 No broadcastDid not participate
2013 Tina Teutovic and Spasija VeljanoskaSofija Spasenoska
2014 No broadcastDid not participate
2015 Tina Tautovic and Spasija VeljanoskaAleksandrija Čaliovski
2016 Eli TanaskovskaAntonija Dimitrijevska
2017 Tina TautovicKjara Blažev
2018 Eli TanaskovskaArina Pekhtereva
2019 Magdalena
[5]
2020 Did not participate
[1][6]
2021 Fendi
[7]
2022 Mariam Mamadashvili
[8]

See also

Notes
  1. Previously presented in the contest as the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (F.Y.R. Macedonia)

References
  1. Granger, Anthony (27 July 2020). "North Macedonia: MRT Will Not Participate in Junior Eurovision 2020". Eurovoix. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  2. Sam "Sopon" (4 September 2014). "Double the Damage: FYR Macedonia and Portugal will not compete at Junior Eurovision". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  3. Cahill, William (24 July 2015). "FYR Macedonia will return to Junior Eurovision 2015". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  4. Granger, Anthony (2021-07-21). "🇲🇰 North Macedonia: Returns to Junior Eurovision in Paris". Eurovoix. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  5. Filippidou, Ifigeneia (24 November 2019). "These are the Junior Eurovision 2019 spokespersons". ESCplus. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  6. Herbert, Emily (2020-11-27). "North Macedonia: MRT To Broadcast Junior Eurovision 2020". Eurovoix. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
  7. Granger, Anthony (2020-12-19). "🇲🇰 North Macedonia: Eli Tanaskovska Returns as Junior Eurovision Commentator". Eurovoix. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  8. Granger, Anthony (2022-12-11). "Junior Eurovision 2022: Who are the Spokespersons". Eurovoix. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
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