Own Asiavision Song Contest 30

Own Asiavision Song Contest 30, often referred to as OASC #30, is the 30th edition of Own Asiavision Song Contest. The contest took place in TBA, Kyrgyzstan, following the country's victory in the 29th edition with the song "Ak kara" by Tamga. It was the first time that Kyrgyzstan had hosted the contest. Organised by the Own Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union and host broadcaster Public Broadcasting Corporation of the Kyrgyz Republic, the contest was held at the TBA, and consisted of one quarter-final, two semi-finals and the final.

Location
Further information on the host country: Kyrgyzstan

Other countries
Eligibility for potential participation in the Own Asiavision Song Contest requires a national broadcaster with active OABU membership that would be able to broadcast the contest. As in every edition, an invitation to all the members has been sent in order to confirm whether they will participate or not.

Active members

 * After the head of delegation announced in the press conference held after the final results of the previous edition that they might consider sitting out for an edition to redeem themselves as they couldn't handle giving East Timor another last place anymore, the broadcaster officially announced country's withdrawal.
 * BPA announced that the country would take a one edition break.
 * KBS announced that South Korea would be withdrawing without specifying a reason. It is speculated that it has to do with their most recent weak results and the return of North Korea in the contest.