North Macedonian broadcaster MRT has selected the act for Junior Eurovision 2026.
The selection was managed in 2 separated paths: One for the artists, and another one for the song.
Following the first auditions, 9 artists were shortlisted for the second round. The artist was chosen internally by a professional jury. Therefore, Ana Stojanoska will represent North Macedonia in Junior Eurovision 2026. The jury highlighted Ana’s vocal abilities and stage presence, as well as her artistic potential.
In addition, the team behind the Junior Eurovision 2026 song was revealed. The song “Idnata jas” / “Идната јас” (Eng: The Future Me) was internally selected and will be modified to fir the chosen artist.
The song was composed by Nikola Micevski, who is regarded as one of the most prominent writers, arrangers, and music producers on the Macedonian music scene. lcho Nechovski, a member of the popular Macedonian band Duper, was in charge of the lyrics.
The song will be released in the upcoming weeks.
Nela Mančeska represented North Macedonia at Junior Eurovision 2025 with the song “Miracle“.
She ended up in 7th place:
The 24th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held on Saturday, October 24th, 2026.
Junior Eurovision 2026 will be held at the MFCC venue in Ta’Qali. Malta
As of now, the following countries confirmed intention to compete in Junior Eurovision 2026:
- Malta
- Albania
- Armenia
- Cyprus
- France
- Georgia
- Ireland
- Italy
- North Macedonia
- The Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Ukraine
