Macedonian Radio Television to revive Skopje Festival

Macedonian Radio Television (MRT) is planning to revive the ‘Skopje Festival’, a long-standing brand in the domestic music and television scene. The revival is part of a broader strategy by the public service broadcaster to increase original production and support Macedonian authors and new musical talent.

The proposed concept integrates the festival into a wider talent development system. MRT plans to introduce licensed music formats, such as ‘Macedonian Idol’ and ‘X Factor’, by 2027 to identify soloists, duets, and groups. Rather than ending with a television finale, successful participants will receive professional support to create original repertoires.

The Skopje Festival would serve as the final stage of this process, where new performers present original compositions created in collaboration with local composers, lyricists, and arrangers. This approach aims to connect a new generation of performers with experienced domestic authors.