Kross-European Song Contest of 1978

This was the 52nd edition and was held in May 1978. Preparations began on 28th May 1977. Kross Company collaborated with again with RecZa Studios and EmbeX Studios and a Swiss chocolate company for sponsorship. Kiana Ratz returned as executive with Krystal Gales as assistant.

Kiana Ratz once again invited all European nations, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the Caribbean and North Africa however only Poland, Bulgaria and Portugal returned. See other nations for more information.

Switzerland hosted this year's contest. Zurich was chosen as it was the richest city in Switzerland. No semi finals would take place (although it was considered) and overall, twenty-five participants would take place in the contest.

Other countries

 * Luxembourg.PNG Luxembourg announced on June 3rd 1976 that it would not return in 1977, 1978 or 1979.
 * Monaco.png Monaco announced on August 22nd 1976 that it had hopes of returning soon but not in 1978.
 * Andorra.png Andorra announced on September 1st 1977 that it would participate in the 1978 contest but withdrew in October due to financial problems with the broadcaster.
 * SanMarino.png San Marino announced on September 1st 1977 that it would participate in the 1978 contest but withdrew in November due to financial problems with the broadcaster.
 * Liechtenstein.png Liechtenstein announced on June 10th 1977 that it had no intention of rejoining the contest any time soon. It announced later on September 13th 1977 that it would hold talks about possible participation in the 1979 contest within it's broadcaster meeting.
 * EastGermany.png East Germany announced that it would not rejoin the contest while West Germany participated.
 * Malta.png Malta announced on June 4th 1977 that it would try and seek rejoining in 1979 but not 1978.
 * Israel.png Israel announced on December 1st 1977 that it would try and seek rejoining in 1979 but not 1978.
 * 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 November 1st 1977 that it would not rejoin the contest but of it's western agenda during voting patterns.