With most live games cancelled and major international tournaments postponed, many sports fans sought out digital alternatives while COVID-19 kept them in their homes. As lockdown measures end and play resumes, which elements of virtual fandom are likely to stick around post-pandemic?

Given that the best thing people can do to flatten the COVID-19 curve is stay inside, interest in video gaming has understandably surged, becoming an essential activity to avoid boredom and maintain mental health. How has the pandemic changed the way Aussies view this escapist hobby?

When film night is every night, the thrill of watching something can lose its lustre. Looking to add some delight to Londoners’ lockdown life, Uber Eats and Curzon are delivering cinema treats to viewers at home in order to break up the monotony and remind people of the joys of cinema outings.

In the COVID-19 context, live-streaming virtual performances is nothing new, but Sydney theatre company Flight Path Theatre is looking to shake up the formula. Simulating a real-life run, the theatre is performing, filming, and screening a play over five nights, to bring delight to people in isolation.