Kross-European Song Contest of 1987

This was the 61st edition and was held in May 1987. Preparations began in January 1986. The edition was prepared very early as the company expected around forty participants, and there were many production flaws in the previous edition. Kross Company collaborated again with RecZa Studios and EmbeX Studios, the TBD broadcaster, the newly formed Kross European Broadcasting Union (KEBU) would also partially fund the programme. Katelyn Ratz returned as executive producer with Alexander Bjorkman resigning and becoming head of the Swedish delegation. Kiana Ratz decided to replace the assistant after no replacement could be found in time. This would be Kiana's 31st contest.

Estonia and Latvia returned, participating as Soviet Socialist Republics for the first time since 1940. the Georgian SSR debuted, meaning every Soviet Republic in Europe participated, excluding Belarus.

## Hosting

Because of the early production, five months before a winner could be found of the 1986 contest, a different host was considered. Germany was excluded for not only hosting recently, but also having the most amount of contest hostings. Ireland was also excluded for having hosted twice in the last decade. The following cities applied to host the contest:

* Oslo, Norway
* Copenhagen, Denmark
* Paris, France
* Bordeaux, France
* Marseilles, France
* Vienna, Austria
* Budapest, Hungary
* London, United Kingdom
* Edinburgh, United Kingdom
* Bristol, United Kingdom
* Birmingham, United Kingdom
* Zurich, Switzerland

From the first twelve, six are eliminated based on low points. The following cities passed to the semi final:

* Oslo, Norway
* Copenhagen, Denmark
* Paris, France
* Vienna, Austria
* Budapest, Hungary
* London, United Kingdom

Following this, three more are eliminated before reaching the final. Copenhagen in Denmark was eliminated because Denmark was seen as being highly likely to win the contest. Paris in France was eliminated for hosting many times before and because France has a high chance of winning the contest. London in the United Kingdom was eliminated for the same reason. The remaining three were voted on (1, 2, 3 points) by 10 high up members of Kross Company, Katelyn and Kiana. Katelyn and Kiana got triple the votes.

Following the results, Norway won by a narrow two points, making Oslo the host city. However, following Portugal's victory at the 1986 contest, and a large and delayed production in Oslo, it was possible to move the venue to Lisbon in Portugal. This change was verified and by June 1986, the contest's host was changed to Portugal. Oslo in Norway was promised to host 1988, after their act was put together.

The top 3 of the previous year automatically qualified to the final. (These are Portugal, San Marino and Poland). The host, Norway, would've also automatically qualified but it lost its hosting during production, but kept it's AQ as compensation. 10 participants would qualify from each semi final, creating a final of 23 participants.

## Grand Final

### Other countries

* 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 continued to broadcast the programme but confirmed they would not return in 1987.
* East Germany stated that it would not rejoin the contest while West Germany participated. West Germany participates as just "Germany" in the show.
* 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 that they would love to return to the contest but the entry fee was now too much money. On the 1st December 1985, they stated that a participation in either the 1986 or 1987 was impossible.
* Morocco had no comment on participation. They did not appear on the list of finalists.
* Soviet Union announced on July 1st 1981 that it would allow soviet territories like Ukraine, Russia or Belarus to take part, but not the Union itself. On September 5th 1985, they reiterated this. As of the 1987 contest, eight inner Soviet Socialist Republics take part.
* Turkey had no comment on participation. They did not appear on the list of finalists.