Kross-European Song Contest of 1983

This was the 57th edition and was held in May 1983. Preparations began on 2nd June 1982. Kross Company collaborated with again with RecZa Studios and EmbeX Studios, a German motor company, and the German national broadcaster. Kiana Ratz returned as executive with Krystal Gales as assistant.

Canada withdrew from the contest after disappointing result on the basis that it was a guest appearance. The broadcaster announced that it may return with a good singer or song later in a few years. Hungary returned.

Following the German victory in 1982, and the third German win in the last 15 years, Germany decided not to host in Frankfurt or Munich. They also ruled out Berlin because of Soviet tension. Hamburg was chosen. It was decided that semi finals would return for a second year running. the top three of the previous year would get immunity from the Semi Finals while the remaining 28 would be shuffled into two 14-participant semi finals with 8 qualifiers into a 19-participant final.

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.
 * Canada.png Canada withdrew following it's guest entry. It stated it may return when better songs present themselves following a bad result for Canada.
 * SanMarino.png San Marino held a council on 7th May 1982 deciding they would not rejoin the 1983 contest due to low financial support but announced that a 1984 participation was possible.
 * 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 1982 deciding they would not rejoin the 1983 contest but opened possibilities of a 1984 return.
 * 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.