"New Wave" is of Jurmala

International contest of young singers of popular music "New Wave" will no longer take place in Jurmala. "Our cooperation as the organizer of the" New Wave "with the leadership of Jurmala City Council has reached a critical point. If I see more of an international contest of young singers of popular music" New Wave "in Jurmala. Therefore will be in the near future We look at other cities in the world, including the capital of Latvia - Riga as a candidate for the competition in the future, "- said the Maestro. On the eve of cooperation jury Raymond Paul also said that the music festival will not take place in Jurmala. "You / organizers of the" New Wave "find / could not share a common language with Latvia" - the composer and notes that it is not a surprise to him because "it all happened." Igor Cool early December last year imposed the State Language Centre / SLB / Latvia a fine in the amount of LVL 150 / about $ 300 / for the fact that the "Walk of Fame" contest "New Wave" all the signs in English and in the official language of Latvia is missing. Jurmala City Council tried to challenge the imposition of fines, but without success. Meanwhile, the President Andris Berzins that carry international competition for young singers of popular music "New Wave" of Latvia's Jurmala resort in another city as. Statement cooperation jury Igor steep that "New Wave" no longer be held in Jurmala, surprised the President. "It's her / organizer and Jurmala City Council / mutual thing, although I think it would be foolish. 'Ve Got connected with this event in Jurmala. There many ways to assess whether it has a cultural value, but I have no doubt because it generates income and Jurmala developing city, "- he said. "I think that it is once again our human problems is not a political issue simply do not understand the people really know what they want .." - Said Berzins. Last year, after 10 Anniversary of the "New Wave", the President visited the concert hall "Dzintari" and familiar with the project of development, including. For the needs of the festival "There was a clear feeling that to do something to promote this business, which brings significant revenue Jurmala, what's happening right now, I'm afraid I comment because I have no information." - He said. ITAR-TASS