Netflix and Amazon Prime may serve up countless films and shows on demand, but many Britons still choose to get off the sofa and go to the cinema, with indie and boutique venues account for a rising share of the UK box office. Why are people choosing them over home viewing and multiplexes?

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?

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.

On the train, in the bath, even on the loo – streaming services let people consume TV whenever, wherever. But are we engaged as we race through a series in two or three sittings? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Sarah E. Erickson to understand how binge-watching is changing our relationship with media.