Kross-European Song Contest of 1982

This was the 56th edition and was held in May 1982. Preparations began on 7th June 1981. Kross Company collaborated with again with RecZa Studios and EmbeX Studios and dutch broadcasting company, AVROTROS. Kiana Ratz returned as executive with Krystal Gales as assistant.

Kiana Ratz once again invited all European nations, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the Caribbean and North Africa but none of them rejoined the contest. See other nations for more information. Spain and Sweden both returned, having both withdrawn in 1981 in protest of the televote system. The Soviet Union began allowing territories to represent themselves in international contents (but not the Union itself) leading to the return of Russia and Ukraine. Belarus did not return. Canada took the offer of joining the contest and joined (for a planned one-time appearance).

Following the Dutch victory in 1981, it was decided that the Netherlands would host in Amsterdam. Semi Finals were not considered at first, when the prospect of only 26 countries appeared however when the list eventually reached over 31, two semi finals were held. France, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands would be part of the big three with each semi final then having 14 participants and 7 qualifiers.

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Other countries

 * Andorra.png Andorra had no comment on participation. They did not appear on the list of finalists.
 * Liechtenstein.png Liechtenstein had no comment on participation. They did not appear on the list of finalists.
 * SanMarino.png San Marino announced that a 1982 participation was impossible due to lack of funding.
 * EastGermany.png East Germany stated that it would not rejoin the contest while West Germany participated.
 * Malta.png Malta held a council on 1st December 1980 deciding they would not rejoin the 1981 or 1982 contest.
 * Algeria.png Algeria announced on September 17th 1977 that it had no intention of rejoining the contest.
 * Egypt.png Egypt announced on September 19th 1977 that it had no intention of rejoining the contest.
 * Turkey.png Turkey announced on September 20th 1977 that it had no intention of rejoining the contest.
 * Morocco.png Morocco announced on September 22nd 1977 that it had no intention of rejoining the contest.
 * Libya.png Libya announced on September 24th 1977 that it had no intention of rejoining the contest.
 * Lebanon.png Lebanon announced on September 21st 1977 that it had no intention of rejoining while Turkey didn't also participate.
 * SovietUnion.png Soviet Union announced on July 1st 1981 that it would allow soviet territories like Ukraine, Russia or Belarus to take part, but not the Union itself.