Kross-European Song Contest of 1974

This was the 48th edition and was held in July 1974. Preparations began in October 1973. Kross Company collaborated with again with RecZa Studios (formerly RECORDZA) and EmbeX Studios and a Greek marketing company for sponsorship. Georg Bekaert, grandson of the infamous Liam Bekaert, became executive producer for his first contest with Kiana Ratz staying on as the assistant along with old executive Krystal Gales.

Continuing the policy of barring the bottom five of the previous year from competing, Yugoslavia, Albania, Hungary, and Ireland returned and Australia, Belarus, Malta, Luxembourg and Sweden were forced to withdraw. Majority of the countries who were absent from the previous contest didn't return either.

Greece chose Athens to host the contest. Between 1974 and the previous time Athens and Greece hosted in 1924, there have been 50 years. Because there were only 25 participants, it was decided to not have any semi finals.

Awards
Bekaert Awards