Elaconese Melody Festival 1916

The Elaconese Melody Festival 1916 was the 14th edition of the Elaconese Melody Festival. It took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, following the country's victory at the 1915 contest with the song "jag är okej", by Nellie Löfgren. The grand final was held on 27 May 1916 and consisted of no semi-finals. Fourteen countries participated in the contest with Belgium withdrawing.

Organisation
The First World War was still ongoing during the production of the 14th contest. Edward Kensington resigned and was replaced as Executive Producer by French producer Marie Badeaux. Peter Hijneman, Stijn Westerink, and Aimee Skoglund all remained in their respective positions. Gothenburg was chosen as the host city after it offered to host for a low price - as budgets were low from governments. Many countries had political entries this edition, notably the United Kingdom, Greece, and Switzerland.

14 countries participated in the contest. Belgium withdrew due to the majority of the country falling under German occupation, with many high profile broadcasters unable to attend meetings. As the Ottoman Empire joined the Central Powers, they were barred from debuting in the edition too. Both Liechtenstein and San Marino again considered debuting but were unable to find the funds.

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.
 * - 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.

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.