Elaconese Melody Festival 1930

The Elaconese Melody Festival 1930 was the 28th edition of the Elaconese Melody Festival. The contest took place in Paris, France, following their victory at the 1929 contest.

The grand final was held on 5 July 1930 and consisted of no semi-finals. Eighteen countries participated in the contest with seven countries withdrawing due to the Great Depression: Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, and Romania.

Organisation
Marie Badeaux and Peter Hijneman retook their respective positions, with French producer Valéry Bernier. Peter Hijneman was expected to step down but remained for stability purposes. It was decided to host in Paris, France due to the Great Depression. The date would be delayed into July to acquire more funding.

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. Seven countries withdrew with no returning or debuting countries: Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, and Romania. Many other countries were on a very stretched budget.

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 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.