English Folk Expo vs CINARS+

The English Folk Expo app is a bespoke planning tool designed for use by delegates registered to attend English Folk Expo, 19th - 21st March 2026. The app includes all the info you require to navigate your way around the showcase: info on all artists and their set times, info on all delegates, info on the trade stands exhibiting in the conference, a map to all venues, eateries and hotels, a playlist of all artists performing at this year's showcase and a planning tool to create your personalised schedule of the showcase. English Folk Expo (EFEx) is a charity which supports the English folk, roots and acoustic music sector through a variety of projects and initiatives. We invited 180 music industry representatives to Manchester to watch more than 40 of the UK's best folk artists perform over three days. SIGN-IN To access the app's features you will need Internet connectivity and be asked to sign in using an email account and give permission for storing your ID on our servers. ACCOUNT AND DATA DELETION To request deletion of your account and all associated data, go to the menu, tap SETTINGS, then EDIT MY ACCOUNT and tap the “Delete My Account” button. You will then receive an email at the address of your logged in account asking you to confirm your data deletion request. LOCATION SERVICES To enable Find-a-Friend to work, you will need to provide your mobile phone number and allow the app to access your Contacts as well as location when running in the background. BATTERY Continued use of location services running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This App has been designed to minimise the impact on your battery life and in most cases will be unnoticeable, but results may vary based on network conditions and usage. SUPPORT Should you have any support questions about the app, please send an email to support@festyvent.com with your iPhone model and a description of the problem.

CINARS+ is the official app of the 2026 Biennale, the event organized by CINARS. Designed for performing arts professionals, it brings the essentials of your experience together in one place: the program, the participants, your conversations and your tickets. PROGRAM Browse more than 150 shows across contemporary dance, theatre, circus, undisciplined music and new writing. Filter by discipline, date or venue, and open each show's full page: company, artists, running time, venue and schedule. PARTICIPANTS Find the people and organizations attending: companies, artists, presenters and promoters. Browse profiles, see who you want to meet and keep your contacts at hand. MESSAGING Write to other participants directly in the app, before and during the Biennale, to set up a meeting or continue a conversation. After the Biennale, messaging closes: you keep your conversation history, but you can no longer write. TICKETS Your tickets and their entry QR code are right in the app. Your dashboard brings together your bookings and your personal schedule. NOTIFICATIONS Get the reminders that matter: schedule changes, upcoming shows, new messages. ENGLISH AND FRENCH The app works in both languages, your choice. ABOUT CINARS For more than 40 years, CINARS has brought performing arts professionals together from around the world and supported the international circulation of contemporary dance, theatre, circus, music and new forms of expression. Beyond the Montreal Biennale, CINARS supports companies and agents year-round through export missions and an active presence at major international markets.