The widespread closure of small- and medium-sized concert halls across the UK has left the grassroots music industry in a critical condition – but DIY, community-led spaces are leading a fightback. How are they adapting their offerings to get punters through the door and keep the lights on?

As more people want to immerse themsleves in local culture when on vacation, tourists want where they stay to be part of the experience, too. According to Airbnb, there's a growing interest in alternative accommodation – think lodges in the middle of a forest, traditional yurts and Japanese ryokans.

Sensing an opportunity to cater to South Africans' growing taste for spirits, Mayine Gin is the country's first black-owned gin brand. And with plans to open up a distillery in an area where the drink is popular, it's giving back to local fans through jobs and investment.

The CLF Art Cafe in Peckham, London, has become something of a nightlife institution since opening its doors in 2007. By giving back what the community has put in, the multi-purpose space has been able to provide creative sanctuary at a time when art is the first victim of austerity.