Kross-European Song Kontest of 1927

This was the 8th edition of the KESK contests.

Hosting
The host city was selected internally. The whole list was not released, but Paris was not an option for sure. At the end, Lyon was announced as the host city.

Participants
The first participant to confirm was Ireland, making it's debut. Soon after, in October 1926 Greece confirmed their return, and  The Netherlands and  Denmark also confirmed. In December 5 countries confirmed their participation: Belgium,  Poland,  United Kingdom,  Norway and  Sweden. Later that month Germany withdrew. In January, more countries confirmed: Estonia,  Latvia and  Hungary.

Yugoslavia said, that they may be withdrawing, but they decided to confirm, after Belgium scrapped their entry and withdrew.

In February, all 6 remaining countries confirmed as well: Bulgaria,  Italy,  Switzerland,  Spain,  Portugal and  France.

Elimination Round
15 countries participated in the elimination round, of which 9 passed to the final. The round was held in Lyon at 10th of April 1927.

Grand Final
The Grand Final took place in Lyon, 19th of April 1927.

Other countries
Austria - The broadcaster says "Austria has very good chances to debut in the 1928 contest." The participation is still not confirmed.

Luxembourg - The television has currently stopped broadcasting the contest. Talks are supposed to happen around 1930.

Monaco - Monaco's delegation confirmed, that they will debut in either 1928 or 1929.