Kross European Song Contest of 1993

This was the 68th edition and was held in May 1993. Preparations began in May 1992 following Poland's victory at 1992 contest. Kross Company collaborated again with RecZa Studios and EmbeX Studios, the Polish broadcasters, and Kross European Broadcasting Union (KEBU) would also partially fund the programme. Katelyn Ratz returned as executive producer alongside Chloe Webber as assistant.

Three nations withdrew: Canada, due to disinterest, Australia due to bad results; and Czechoslovakia which no longer existed. Croatia debuted, gaining independence in 1991. Turkey also returned. Despite expecting to withdraw, Morocco stayed. Canada stated that they made their decision to withdraw before their amazing result at the 1992 contest. the KEBU rejected their request to join as it was passed the deadline.

## Hosting

Poland won the 1992 contest and the rights to host the contest. Both Warsaw and Krakow were considered, but to show off the Polish medieval beauty, they chose Krakow to host.

The top 3 of the previous year automatically qualified to the final. (These are Poland, Georgia and Canada). Canada, however, withdrew, therefore fourth place Morocco would talk that place. Semi Finals were usually 18-20 participants big with 11 qualifiers creating a final of 25 participants.

## Song Information

Norway and Denmark both continued their regular broadcast of the "Melodi Grand Prix". Ukraine started their own national final, named "Vidbir", to select their entry. Romania continued their regular broadcast "Selecție Incrucișată". Germany continued their regular broadcast "Deutsche Gewinner". Greece continued their regular broadcast "Hellenic Decision". Israel continued their regular broadcast "Di Selektsye Fun ​​Kross". Malta started their own national final, named "Maltese Big Opportunity ", to selected their entry. The Netherlands continued their regular broadcast "Nederland Beslissing". Estonia continued their regular broadcast "Eesti Laul 1993". the United Kingdom continued their regular broadcast "Britain for Europe". Bulgaria continued their regular broadcast "Bŭlgarska Selektsiya". France began a new national final, named "Décision Finale". Italy continued their regular broadcast "Sanremo 1993". Sweden continued their regular broadcast "Melodifestivalen 1993".

## Awards and Inspirations

* Dua Lipa's "Break My Heart" inspired the United Kingdom song.
* Astrid S's "Emotion" inspired the Norwegian song.

## Other countries

* Albania stated they wanted to focus on more internal projects after years of bad results.
* Algeria had no comment on participation. They did not appear on the list of finalists.
* Andorra had no comment on participation. They did not appear on the list of finalists.
* Canada stated they withdrew because of bad results. They stated they may return in 1994.
* Egypt had no comment on participation. They did not appear on the list of finalists.
* Lebanon had no comment on participation. They did not appear on the list of finalists.
* Libya had no comment on participation. They did not appear on the list of finalists.
* Liechtenstein stated they withdrew because of bad results. They stated they may return in 1994.
* San Marino's broadcaster had declared bankruptcy. They did not appear on the list of finalists.