Kross-European Song Kontest of 1929

The KESK event of 1929 was the 10th contest, and the last one before a 2-year break (because of the Great Depression).

Host
The host was once again chosen internally. The bigger budget of the contest allowed Rome to host.

Participants
After the 1928 contest was finished, Latvia confirmed their withdrawal. In August of the same year, United Kingdom and  Ireland confirmed their participation, and a month later  Belgium did the same. In December 6 more countries confirmed: Poland,  Hungary,  France,  The Netherlands,  Switzerland and  Bulgaria. During January 10 more countries confirmed: Norway,  Sweden,  Estonia,  Lithuania,  Austria,  Italy,  Spain,  Portugal,  Monaco (debutant) and  Yugoslavia.

Germany didn't confirm until February, and Romania confirmed in the middle of February. Just before the confirming ended, Greece confirmed. Denmark didn't make it before the deadline, so they couldn't participate.

Elimination Round
18 countries took part in the Elimination Round, of which 10 passed to the final.

Grand Final
14 countries took part in the Grand Final.