Elaconese Melody Festival 1908

The Elaconese Melody Festival 1908 was the 6th edition of the Elaconese Melody Festival. It took place in Leeds, United Kingdom, following the country's victory at the 1907 contest with the song "Bravo!" by Quinn and Kit. The grand final was held on 2 May 1908 and consisted of no semi-finals. Seventeen countries participated in the contest with Greece withdrawing.

The winner was...

Organisation
All top producers and directors remained the same. The coordinator was chosen as James Ports again, from the United Kingdom. In the previous three British contests, four cities bid under financial restriction circumstances. Three of the four had already hosted and so Leeds was chosen as the final city to host. However, London did bid to host and many considered the possibility of opening more funding.

17 countries participated in the contest. Greece withdrew following receiving their poor results since they debuted however they stated they might return after a short break and shakeup in management. No other countries debuted or returned.

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.

Grand Final
It took place on 2 May 1908 at 8pm onwards.

Active members

 * - Expressed interest but did not enter an application to join due to financial risks.
 * - Dynamics within the Austro-Hungarian Empire made participation difficult and no application was submitted.
 * - Dynamics within the Austro-Hungarian Empire made participation difficult and no application was submitted.
 * - Reportedly offered position but declined.

Inactive members

 * - Dynamics within the Austro-Hungarian Empire made participation difficult and no application was submitted.
 * - Expressed interest but access denied by the Russian broadcaster.