How do I download and log in to the event app?
Once you’ve booked your ticket, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to the event app. You can also download it from the App Store or Google Play by searching for “Zoho Backstage for Attendees.”
Here’s how to get started:
- Open the app and search for “London Festival of Writing 2026.”
- Tap on the event to open the Festival homepage.
- Tap the three lines in the top-left corner to open the menu.
- Select “Sign In.”
- Enter your email address or ticket ID.
- Check your inbox for a one-time password (OTP) and enter it to log in.
Top tip: If you allow camera access, you can scan the QR code on your ticket to fill in your details automatically!
Once you’re in, you’ll be asked to set up your profile.
How can I check what workshops I’m booked onto?
Once you have logged into the “Zoho Backstage for Attendees” app, you’ll be able to view your booked workshop sessions under “Your/My Sessions” tab.
How do I check who my agent one-to-one/s are with and the time?
If you have booked an agent one-to-one session for the weekend, you would have received a confirmation email on Wednesday 10 June with a reminder of the session/s you have booked, including the name of the agent and time. Times included in this email should be considered authoritative over any previous confirmation emails.
If you’re struggling tracking down the confirmation email, please:
- Have a quick look in your junk or spam folder
- Try searching your inbox for the following email subject line: “London Festival of Writing agent one-to-one booking reminder”.
Still stuck? Don’t worry, just speak to a member of the team and we’ll help.
How do I register when I arrive at the festival?
Before arriving at the festival, we recommend you download the event app (“Zoho backstage for attendees”) this will make checking in at the festival much easier for you.
When you arrive at the festival, please make your way to the registration desk. In order to check in, you will need to show either
- your festival ticket and QR code from the confirmation email (sent at the point of purchase)
- or, your ticket information and QR code on the event app (available under “Ticket” / “My Profile”).
How do I access my ticket?
You can access your ticket either:
Through the event app –
- Login to the app
- Open the menu
- Select either “Ticket” or “My Profile”
- You’ll then be able to view your ticket QR code
Or, via your emails –
- Your confirmation email includes your festival ticket and QR code.
Do I need to check-in when I arrive at my workshops?
Yes, please, just show your festival ticket to a member of the Jericho team at the workshop door. This helps us:
- Make sure everyone who booked a place on the workshop is able to attend.
- Share any workshop materials with you afterwards (for example slides or handouts).