As cigarettes and alcohol lose their cool in Australia, recreational drugs are taking their place. And as people's attitudes towards drug-taking soften, so do their ideas about legalisation and punishment, creating room for brands to adjust their comms to align with an accepting mindset.

With countries laying out plans to gradually end pandemic restrictions, party-goers around the world are eagerly anticipating a return to the club and festival scene. But what are event organisers doing to ensure that attendees remain safe? And could virtual events remain a long-term fixture?

A speedy vaccine rollout has many people eyeing up the return of live entertainment. Yet while there’s a pent-up demand to attend gigs and stage musicals, safety concerns remain. Canvas8 polled 1,000 Britons and spoke to nine individuals to find out whether they’re ready for live events.

Singapore has strict laws on drug use, but many young people are becoming more liberal in their attitudes. In reaction, the National Council Against Drug Abuse is rethinking traditional interventions and has created an interactive film to educate viewers about the realities of drug abuse.