Viktor Dimitrievski lights up Zlatibor — a night of hits and an emotional duet

Thousands gathered at the Royal Square in Zlatibor for an evening that locals called a musical spectacle after a performance led by Viktor Dimitrievski, the winner from North Macedonia of this year’s Nikad nije kasno. The crowd sang along as hits and emotional moments followed one another late into the night.

Dimitrievski, a native of Kumanovo aged 48, was the central figure of the programme; he and several alumni from the latest season of the show put together a set that mixed well-known melodies with intimate, family‑style moments.

The former contestants made clear that their bond did not end with the TV finale — friendship and shared love of music continued onstage. Their colleague Milos Radovanovic also joined the bill and lifted the whole square to its feet with a rendition of the timeless song "Pukni zoro."

Duet with his father

One of the most talked‑about moments was Dimitrievski’s duet with his father Milovan. The pair performed the song "Da znaš, mori mome," also known as "Žalba za mladost," a piece that highlighted both Viktor’s vocal power and the family’s theatrical flair. The emotional exchange recalled the performances that made him a favourite during the competition.

Explaining why he invited his father to sing on the big stage, Dimitrievski said: "I had a wish for my father to sing on this show. I had a great desire for us to sing together in front of the audience, because that is something we constantly do at home during family celebrations. I wanted that moment to finally be recorded," Dimitrievski said.

Social posts and short video clips from the night circulated widely, capturing an atmosphere many attendees described as unforgettable — a reminder that, for this group of performers, the music and the camaraderie continue long after the cameras stop rolling.

Photo: press material from the event