Forthcoming international exhibitions for which applications are invited. Four exhibitions are currently accepting entries from the United Kingdom. If you would like to enter any please contact the UK commissioner shown at the bottom of each. As far as we are aware they are not affected by the Coronavirus pandemic and are likely to proceed. The previously announced exhibition in Bulgaria has however been cancelled.
IPEX 2021 International Philatelic Exhibition, Cape Town, South Africa.
Held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 17 – 20 March 2021.
This is a FIP specialised exhibition with FIP patronage. Website https://capetown2021.org
All FIP classes accepted except astrophilately and maximaphily at US$65 per frame, US$80 for single frame entries and US$30 for literature, plus a UK handling and transport charge of £25 per frame. UK deadline for entries is 15 August 2020.
Exhibits must already have achieved at least a vermeil medal (75 marks or above) at a national show.
For entries please contact the UK commissioner, Jon Aitchison at britishlocals@aol.com .
Telephone 01279 870488.
IBRA2021 World Stamp Exhibition, Essen, Germany.
Held at the Messe Essen from 6 – 9 May 2021. Website www.ibra2021.de
A full international exhibition under FIP patronage with FEPA recognition.
All FIP classes are accepted at 80 euros per frame, 110 euros for single frame exhibits and 50 euros for literature, plus a UK handling and transport charge of £25 per frame.
UK deadline for entries is 23 September 2020 but this is extended to 4 October 2020 for anyone seeking to achieve qualification of a new exhibit at Autumn Stampex 2020.
Exhibits must already have achieved at least a vermeil medal (75 marks or above) at a national show.
For entries please contact the UK commissioner Frank Walton at Frank@FrankWalton.com .
NOTOS 2021 European Philatelic Exhibition, Athens, Greece.
Held at the Peristeri Exhibition Centre from 19 – 22 November 2021. Website hps.gr/notos2021
A full European international with FEPA patronage and FIP recognition.
All FEPA and FIP classes are accepted at 30 euros per frame and 30 euros per literature entry plus a UK handling and transport charge of £25 per frame.
UK deadline for entries is 21 February 2021.
Exhibits must have already achieved at least a vermeil medal (75 marks of above) at a national show or come with a recommendation from the UK commissioner.
For entries please contact the UK commissioner Mike Roberts at mjyr@btinternet.com .
Telephone 07774 124059.
PHILANIPPON 2021. Japan World Stamp Championship Exhibition 2021.
Held at Pacifico Yokohama Hall B/C, Yokohama, Japan from 25 – 30 August 2021.
A full international exhibition under FIP patronage and FIAP auspices. Website www.japan2021.jp
Probably all classes but awaiting an announcement about that and frame fees.
UK deadline for entries not known yet but likely to be late 2020.
Exhibits must already have achieved at least a vermeil medal (75 marks or above) at a national show.
For entries please contact the UK Commissioner nominees Simon Richards at simon@sidebell.co.uk or Ben Palmer at ben_palmer@btinternet.com.
UK handling charges have now been standardised on all international exhibitions at £25 per frame, whether single or multiple frame exhibits, and £25 per literature entry. This is to cover the cost of getting exhibits to and from exhibitions, FIP capitation fees and other costs relating to processing the exhibits. Overall this runs at a loss. Exhibits that are carried to and returned from an exhibition by the exhibitor are charged at half price. There is no UK handling charge for Youth exhibits.