Elaconese Melody Festival 1917

The Elaconese Melody Festival 1917 was the 15th edition of the Elaconese Melody Festival. It took place in Bristol, United Kingdom, following Greece's victory at the 1916 contest. The grand final was held on 19 May 1917 and consisted of no semi-finals. Fourteen countries participated in the contest with Russia withdrawing and Ireland debuting.

Organisation
The First World War was still ongoing during the production of the 15th contest. Marie Badeaux, Peter Hijneman all remained in their respective positions. James Ports returned to coordinate the show.

Greece was amidst the conflict during World War One and so Athens was seen as too dangerous to be the host. United Kingdom, who came second, and was safe for most people, returned to host it - with Bristol bidding to host it.

14 countries participated in the contest. Russia withdrew due to the ongoing civil war, war damage, and revolution and strikes within the country. Ireland debuted as the Irish Free State following the Easter Rising - as well as the United Kingdom trying to appease Ireland culturally.

Each country would give separate countries 1-8, 10 and 12 points through a professional jury and a set of the public. The results would be combined to give their final results. You can not vote for your own country.

Active members

 * - Expelled from the contest due to their actions in the First World War.
 * - Refused to return to the contest due to the First World War.
 * - Expelled from the contest due to their actions in the First World War.
 * - Expelled from the contest due to their actions in the First World War.
 * - Did not reach the required funds to debut.
 * - Refused to debut.
 * - Refused to return to the contest due to the First World War.
 * - Did not reach the required funds to debut.
 * - Country collapsed during the First World War.
 * - Expelled from the contest due to their actions in the First World War.

Inactive members

 * - Country collapsed during the First World War.
 * - Refused to return to the contest due to the First World War.
 * - Expressed interest but access denied by the Russian broadcaster.
 * - Country collapsed during the First World War.
 * - Country collapsed during the First World War and the February Revolution.