Getting in touch about Melbourne's laneways and arts

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, and much of what ends up on its pages begins with a message from a reader. If you have spotted a new mural on a back lane in the CBD, noticed a small gallery opening its doors in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or found a quiet corner of the city that deserves a wider audience, a short note is always welcome. Tips are most useful when they include the street or laneway name, the nearest cross street, and roughly when you saw the work or attended the event, because street art in particular can change from one week to the next.

What kinds of messages help most

  • Corrections: laneways get renamed, venues close and artworks are painted over. If something in a guide is out of date, saying so helps every reader who follows that route.
  • Event suggestions: artist-run spaces, open studios, small festivals and free talks are often announced at short notice. A link to the organiser's own announcement makes it easier to check details.
  • Route ideas: favourite walking loops, rainy-day options under arcades, or ways to combine a gallery visit with a tram ride across the inner suburbs.

Please note that Laneway Notes is not a venue, ticket seller or tourism body, so it cannot book tables, reserve tickets or answer questions on behalf of galleries and event organisers. For opening hours, prices and accessibility information, the venue's or organiser's official channels are always the reliable source.

Before you write

It may be that your question is already answered elsewhere on the site. The Laneways Guide covers the well-known lanes and arcades of the city centre, while the Places section gathers galleries, studios and spaces worth a detour. Older pieces, including past exhibitions and events that have since finished, sit in the archive, which can be handy for background on an artist or precinct.

Every message is read, though replies can take a little time, as the journal is put together independently. Thank you for helping keep a record of the city's laneways and creative life that is accurate, current and useful for anyone exploring Melbourne on foot.