Kross-European Song Contest of 1968

This was the 43rd edition of the contest and was originally meant to be held in June 1968. Kross Company again collaborated with RECORDZA and EmbeX for the edition of the contest In addition, a Soviet production company sponsored the venue. Kiana Ratz returned after an one year break as the main Executive producer with newly hired Krystal Gales as the assistant director from Ireland. Initial troubles with the Soviet sponsor led to a disagreement meaning the event was without a sponsor just 2 months before the planned event. The event was delayed to the second week of September 1968 after a new sponsor from the United States was found. Czechoslovakia withdrew due to protests in their own country and the Soviet institution, along with riots in their home country forced the United States sponsor to also leave the event just 2 months later. The event was delayed again to the early half of December 1968 when a United Kingdom mountain water company provided the sponsorship.

The contest would start on Tuesday 3rd December 1968 with the first semi final, continue through to Thursday 5th December 1968. with the second semi final and end with the grand final on Saturday 7th December 1968.

Hosting
Hosting duties were left to Romania after they won the previous year. The Romanian broadcaster immeadiately raised Bucharest as an adequate host and the Kross Company accepted it.

Grouping
Pots in this edition were completely abandoned due to time constraints this edition.

Awards
Bekaert Awards