2020 EUROPA CUP .. all you need to know!
Will you celebrate first-class floristry at the event of the year when the Polish Florist Association, Florint, and their sponsors, host the Europa Cup 2020.
What: The world-famous European Floristry Championship
When: 5 to 7 June of 2020
Where: International Congress Centre, Katowice, Poland
Who: Nearly 30 world-class floral designers
Why: Because professional floristry deserves the greatest possible podium!
While the first Europa Cup may have been held back in 1956 - a way for European countries to transcend things like the Cold War to ensure a greater understanding of each other’s styles - these days any country in the world can be represented in the Europa Cup, and any professional florist can compete.
Which is why China will rub shoulders with Germany, the UK (our very own Caroline Crabb) will share stage space with France and the rest of world gather to cheer on a group of incredibly talented designers from more than 20 countries.
Creating the right note …
Contestants will compete in six tasks with musical themes. Starting with a 90-minute challenge of preparing a table arrangement for a school reunion, called "Every life has a soundtrack".
The second task is a floral installation - 'Dance in the Rain' - which is the biggest design piece the contestants will be faced with. The arrangement is supposed to show the beauty of movement and dance, while at least 50% of the living plant material must be placed in black Oasis foam. A challenging job!
The third assignment is to florally decorate a dancer. For this task, entitled 'Dancing Queen', the participants will have 2 hours and the inspiration will be a specially prepared soundtrack.
Afterwards contestants will be tested with two surprise tasks – obviously no details available! - but each will receive exactly the same materials and flowers.
The final task is a hand-held bouquet arrangement entitled 'Life is much like a song'. This assignment will take place during the Final Gala on Saturday evening. Complemented by a feast for the senses with musical and artistic attractions, this year’s Europa Cup champion will be announced and winners, losers and supporters will then dance the night away during the afterparty.
Not just a Championship …
Europa Cup 2020 is not just a top-level floristry competition; it’s a massive get-together that offers other treats as well including a series of shows entitled ‘Four Parts of the World’ when florists from Latin America, China, Europe and Poland will showcase their special and unique styles
Business seminars and discussion panels on the future of the floral industry is also planned with a panel of experts sharing their knowledge and experience of online sales, social media, sustainable development, marketing strategies and trends for 2021
Finally there’ll be a ‘Masters of Masters’ show, where European Champions from previous editions of the competition perform on one stage … including top names like Gregor Lersch, ?????? and ???? Not just an amazing line up but a one-of-a-kind event which may well never happen again! Expect a grand display of experience, excellence and creativity.
To see the whole programme and book tickets click here or find them on Facebook here.
