27. 1. 2021

International Exhibitions open for entries


Dear Collector, I have attached details of the six international exhibitions that the United Kingdom is currently accepting entries for, which I hope you will consider entering or visiting. 
Enjoy your philately.
Best wishes,
Jon Aitchison, for the ABPS Exhibitions and International Committee.
Forthcoming international exhibitions for which applications are invited.
The following six international 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. All exhibits must have already achieved at least a vermeil medal (75 marks or above) at a national show.
 
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
All FIP classes except astrophilately and maximaphily accepted at 11,000 yen per frame (about £75) or 14,000 yen (about £95) for single frames and literature. U.K. handling charge is £30 per frame.
Deadline for entries is 31 January 2020 but late entries may be accepted if you hurry.
For entries, please contact the UK Commissioner Simon Richards at simon@sidebell.co.uk

IPEX 2021 International Philatelic Exhibition, Cape Town, South Africa.
Held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 9 – 13 November 2021 (Date change).
This is an 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$80 for literature, plus a UK handling and transport charge of £30 per frame. UK deadline for entries is 24 May 2021.
For entries contact the UK commissioner, Jon Aitchison at britishlocals@aol.com. Tel 01279 870488
 
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 31 May 2021.
For entries contact the UK commissioner, Jon Aitchison at britishlocals@aol.com. Tel 01279 980488
 
HUNFILEX 2022 Specialised World Stamp Championship Exhibition. Budapest, Hungary.
Held at Millenial Park, Second District, Budapest, Hungary from 31 March to 3 April 2022.
The exhibition has FIP patronage and FEPA recognition.
Website www.hunfilex2022.com
Available classes are Traditional Philately, Postal History, Revenues, Thematic, Open Class, One Frame and Literature. Frame fees and entry deadline are yet to be announced.
UK handling and transport charge is £25 per frame.
For entries contact the UK commissioner Bill Hedley at ewlhedley@gmail.com. Tel 01892 531516.
 
HELVETICA 2022 Specialised World Exhibition, Lugano, Switzerland.
Held at the Padiglione Conza Convention Centre, Lugano, Switzerland from 18 to 22 May 2022.
The exhibition has FIP patronage and FEPA recognition.
Website https://www.helvetica2022.ch
Available classes are World Stamp Championship Class, Traditional Philately, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Thematic, One Frame and Literature. Entries open soon.
Frame fees are CHF 80 per frame or CHF 100 for one frame entries and Literature Class.
UK handling and transport charge is £25 per frame. UK deadline for entries is 15 July 2021.
For entries, please contact the UK commissioner Chris King at chris.king@postalhistory.net  
Telephone  0208 346 1366.
 
IBRA2023 World Stamp Exhibition, Essen, Germany.
Held at the Messe Essen from 25 - 28 May 2023 (Date change).
Website www.ibra2023.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 September 2022. For entries, please contact the UK commissioner Frank Walton at Frank@FrankWalton.com .
 
UK handling charges have now been standardised on all international exhibitions at £25 per frame for shows in Europe or £30 for events anywhere else in the world, 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. If you are interested in becoming a United Kingdom international exhibition commissioner, please contact Jon Aitchison at britishlocals@aol.com.