Kross-European Song Contest of 1972

Despite being two years after the previous contest in 1970, this is the next edition of the show. This was the 46th edition and was held in January 1972 (to make up for the lost and cancelled 1971 edition). Preparations began in April 1971 when that year's contest was cancelled. Kross Company collaborated with the newly renamed RecZa Studios (formerly RECORDZA) and EmbeX Studios and a German company, Haltengaten. Krystal Gales returned as executive producer for her second contest with both Kiana Ratz and Felix Dahlman staying on as assistants.

The contest would start on Tuesday 11th January 1972 with the first semi final, continue through to Thursday 13th January 1972. with the second semi final and end with the grand final on Saturday 15th January 1972.

As Germany won the previous contest, they would host. Berlin was immediately ruled out from hosting. The studio chose Frankfurt as another big city in the west of the country as a host.

Grouping
There would be six groups of six participants each. Group S would go straight to the final. Normally the straight-to-final participants included the big three of France, Netherlands and the United Kingdom; the host country and two guests, usually Switzerland and Italy. With France's withdrawal, the 6th member was unclear. Germany was a candidate because of it's large population but depending on which side was selected, would anger the other. Australia was selected as it was very far away and had a large land mass and different music industry.

Semi Final 1
only 7 will qualify

Semi Final 2
only 7 will qualify

Awards
Bekaert Awards