Borche Naumovski "Ministerot" premieres "Bitolskite Chupinja" at Tumba Fest
The singer debuted the new refrain at Tumba Fest 2026 in Kumanovo and is preparing an album to mark his 30-year career.
Borche Naumovski — known on stage as "Ministerot" — has surprised his fans again with a new folk-infused single titled "Bitolskite Chupinja", which he premiered at Tumba Fest 2026 in Kumanovo on 24 August.
New song and a summer of celebrations
The music and lyrics of the catchy refrain were written by Naumovski himself, while the arrangement is credited to his long-time collaborator and friend, maestro Kiril Stojchevski. At the festival premiere he appeared onstage in an elegant white suit and delivered a performance marked by his characteristic energy.
The premiere took place on the city square of Kumanovo during Tumba Fest 2026, where the audience heard the new number for the first time amid the festival programme.
This release follows a milestone summer for Naumovski: on 22 July he celebrated 30 years in music with a jubilee concert before a packed crowd at the ancient theatre of Heraclea. Under the direction of prof. Kiril Stojchevski and accompanied by a 17-musician orchestra, he performed the hits that have defined his career.
Guests joined him onstage for the anniversary show, including Tatjana Stefanovska, Daniela Temelkovska, Marjan Kocev, Mile Kuzmanovski and Trajche and Kate from the group "Sonata"; the programme was hosted by Irena Spirovska.
Naumovski has announced that he is preparing a new album, titled "Moja ljubov, moja sudbina", which he says will round off the celebrations and collect his most important recordings.
Photo: press material from the event
