Kross-European Song Contest of 1984

This was the 58th edition and was held in May 1984. Preparations began in July 1983. Kross Company collaborated with again with RecZa Studios and EmbeX Studios, and the Bulgarian broadcaster. The newly formed Kross European Broadcasting Union (KEBU) would also partially fund the programme. Kiana Ratz departed as executive breaking one of the longest single chain of the same executive and assistant (1977-1983). Her daughter, Katelyn, would take over the executive role after years of training. She is only 20. No nations withdrew, debuted or returned.

Following the Bulgarian victory in 1983, they decided to host the contest in Sofia. This is the second time Bulgaria hosted the contest. They would've hosted almost 50 years ago however the host was changed to Germany due to bad funding. Their first hosting came after Egypt won the contest with Bulgaria second, Egypt refused to host.

The newly formed KEBU enforced a 3 minute limit on songs and reinforced the language rule, being only able to sing in your native language. This move was very unpopular however no nations withdrew. The top 3 of the previous year automatically qualified to the 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.