News about the contest

The prize-fund has been increased.
The General Director of the International Competition of popular music "New Wave" has made a sudden statement. " The Organization Committee has made a decision to increase the prize-fund of the Competition-" Mr. Alexander Rumyantsev said. Mr. Rumyantsev commented on . " First of all the increasing of the Prize-fund is connected with the incredible significance of the Competition. We received a great number of the applications from CIS countries and other foreign countries this year. For us- it is the main confirmation of the International level of the Competition. Secondly the candidates are highly prepared for the contest.

It is necessary to mention about high ratings of the broadcasting of the State First channel directly from Urmala. One could find the confirmation of that information from the data of "TNS-Gallup Media" company".

Totally all that facts are considered to be a sound explanation of the Organization Committee decision about the increasing of the prize-fund for the first three winners.

Accordingly, this year besides "Crystal Wave" and diplomas of appreciation, the first winner will get $ 25 000USD, the second winner will get $ 20 000 USD and "the bronze" winner will get $ 15 000 USD. The Prize for the best liking will be granted for that person whom the audience liked best of all. The winner of that particular prize will receive a diploma of the memorable appreciation".