Travis Scott’s much-hyped virtual tour inFortnitehas broken records, with millions of gamers and fans tuning in to watch the first show. By blending the thrill of live music with gaming perks, the partnership offered self-isolating gamers and fans a welcome dose of excitement and escapism.

With the COVID-19 pandemic causing people to stay at home out of a sense of public responsibility, artists are having to cancel shows worldwide. How are live-streaming platforms filling the void, and could digital behaviours during the crisis create long-term changes in how people consume music?

With nightlife venues across the world shuttered due to COVID-19, partygoers embraced digital hedonism by skipping queues for virtual club nights and attending marathon DJ sets. How have online raves helped reimagine out-of-home experiences? And how can brands keep the party going?

Private spaces have become havens, but it's out of desire and necessity, yet people ache to get back to the normality of public life. In the hard-hit live music industry, the rebirth of drive-in concerts is giving fans and artists a way to connect while still adhering to strict social distancing rules.