MUMBAI: After the success of Nokia Tune Contest, the handset manufacturer has once again announced a tune hunt in India for its collection.

The participant will have to create a tune that reflects local music, culture and style of India. The winning tune will feature in Nokia’s regional ringtone collection for 2013, while the creator will win a cash prize of $1500.

Apart from India, the contest is also open for musical talents across China, Middle East, Africa, South East Asia and Latin America.

The Nokia sound design team will go through the entries and shortlist five ringtones from each region. The last day of the competition is 17 April and the winners will be announced on 24 April.

Nokia has a long-standing history of creating local ringtones that reflect different music from around the world. Powered by AudioDraft, the contest provides music enthusiasts an opportunity to create an iconic new jingle to serve as the handset maker’s next go-to ringtone.