Elaconese Melody Festival 1931

The Elaconese Melody Festival 1931 was the 29th edition of the Elaconese Melody Festival. The contest took place in London, United Kingdom, following their victory at the 1930 contest.

The grand final was held on 30 May 1931 and consisted of no semi-finals. Fifteen countries participated in the contest with Czechoslovakia, Hungary and, Ireland withdrawing.

Organisation
Marie Badeaux and Peter Hijneman retook their respective positions, with British producer James Ports returning. Peter Hijneman was again expected to step down but remained for stability purposes. It was decided to host in London, United Kingdom due to the Great Depression.

18 countries participated in the contest. Further discussions took place on how to expand the contest but they were put on hold due to the Great Depression. Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Ireland withdrew.

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 are not allowed to vote for your own country. No language restricted rules would be imposed.

Active members

 * - Expressed interest but did not debut.
 * - Did not participate due to lack of funding.
 * - Did not participate due to lack of funding.
 * - Did not participate due to lack of funding.
 * - Did not participate due to lack of funding.
 * - Did not participate due to lack of funding.
 * - Did not participate due to lack of funding.
 * - Did not participate due to lack of funding.
 * - Did not participate due to lack of funding.
 * - Did not reach the required funds to debut.
 * - Did not participate due to lack of funding.
 * - Did not participate due to lack of funding.
 * - Did not participate due to lack of funding.
 * - Did not participate due to lack of funding.
 * - Did not participate due to lack of funding.
 * - Did not reach the required funds to debut.
 * - Considered participation but did not debut.