Getting in touch about Melbourne's laneways and arts

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, written by people who spend their weekends wandering Melbourne's lanes, arcades and inner-city arts precincts. We are not a venue, a ticketing service or a tourism body, so we can't take bookings, sell tickets or speak on behalf of any gallery, bar or festival. What we can do is listen, and the best stories on these pages often begin with a reader's tip.

What we love hearing about

  • New street art and murals: a fresh piece in Hosier Lane, AC/DC Lane or a quieter back street in Fitzroy, Collingwood or Brunswick. Pieces change quickly, so a note on roughly where and when you saw it helps.
  • Gallery openings and small exhibitions: artist-run spaces and studio shows that rarely make the big listings.
  • Hidden corners: an arcade café, a rooftop, a second-hand bookshop or a heritage building worth a detour on a day out.
  • Corrections: if something we've written is out of date, such as a venue that has closed or a lane that has been repainted, please tell us so we can fix it.

A few practical notes

We read everything, but we're a small operation and replies can take a while. If your message is about an event, send it well ahead of time; we would rather not publish details that have already passed. For dates, prices and accessibility information, always check the official website of the venue or organiser, as our coverage is a starting point rather than the final word.

Artists and venue owners are welcome to share their work, but we write independently and don't publish paid or sponsored reviews. If you're reaching out about a mural or photograph we've featured, let us know if you'd like credit added or changed.

Before writing, you might find your answer already in our Laneways Guide or in the archive, where older pieces on walks, galleries and city events are collected. Contact details are on our contact page.