Getting in touch about Melbourne's laneways and arts

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, and much of what makes it useful comes from readers who walk the same streets we do. If you have spotted a new mural in a back lane, noticed a small gallery opening its doors in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or found that a laneway café or bar we mentioned has closed or changed, we would genuinely like to hear about it. Melbourne's inner city shifts quickly, and street art in particular can be painted over within weeks, so tips from people on the ground help keep our notes current.

What is helpful to send

  • Corrections: the page or article concerned and what has changed, such as a renamed venue, a moved entrance or a laneway that is now closed for works.
  • Suggestions: lesser-known lanes, arcades, artist-run spaces or walking routes you think deserve a closer look.
  • Event news: exhibitions, open studios or small festivals, ideally with a link to the organiser's own page so we can check the details ourselves.

Please note that Laneway Notes is not a venue, ticket seller or official tourism body. We cannot make bookings, reserve tables or answer questions about tickets for specific events, so for anything time-sensitive it is always best to go directly to the venue or organiser. We also read every message but cannot promise to feature every suggestion, as we prefer to visit places before writing about them.

Before you write

It is worth browsing our laneways guide and the archive first, since your question may already be covered there. For details on who runs the journal and how we choose what to write about, see the about page. We value thoughtful, specific notes over long messages, and a few clear lines describing where and what you found is usually all we need.