The Town Council will pay a maximum amount of 21,000 euros, including VAT, per display.
If the distance between the head office of a participating pyrotechnics firm and Blanes is greater than seven hundred kilometres, Blanes Town Council will pay the firm the amount of €1,200.-, including VAT, in order to contribute to its travel expenses.
The winners of the Competition will receive the following cash prizes:
First prize ................……. €9,000.- + trophy
Second prize ........…........ €6,000.‑
These amounts will be subject to the pertinent tax withholdings and the winner will be invited to participate in the 2009 Competition.
The Council will provide each pyrotechnic firm taking part in the competition with two triple bedrooms. If the firms wish to take on such accommodation, it will have to be requested, on paper, when presenting the rest of the documents.
The Organisation will place at the disposal of the participating pyrotechnics firms a mechanical dumper in the assembly enclosure in order to facilitate the handling of the pyrotechnic material.
It will also provide a lavatory in the launching zone and non-alcoholic drinks for the pyrotechnic staff.