Getting in touch about Melbourne's laneways and arts

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, and much of what ends up on these pages starts with a message from a reader. If you have spotted a new mural going up off Hosier Lane, heard about a small gallery opening in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or found a quiet bar tucked behind an unmarked door in the CBD, we would genuinely like to hear about it. Tips like these help keep our coverage of the city's inner precincts current, because laneway walls change quickly and pop-up spaces can come and go within a season.

What to send

The most useful messages are specific. Let us know:

  • the laneway, street or suburb, with a nearby landmark if the spot is hard to find;
  • what kind of place or event it is, such as an exhibition, a live music night, a market or a new piece of street art;
  • whether it is ongoing or a one-off, and where readers can check official details.

Corrections are just as welcome. If a venue we have written about has closed, moved or changed its focus, telling us helps other readers avoid a wasted trip across town.

What we can and cannot help with

Laneway Notes is not a venue, ticket seller or tourism body, so we cannot make bookings, hold tickets or answer questions on behalf of the places we feature. For opening hours, prices and event dates, the venue's or organiser's own channels are always the best source. What we can offer is context: background on a precinct, ideas for a walking route, and suggestions for pairing a gallery visit with a coffee or an evening gig.

If you are new to the site, our laneways guide is a good place to start, and the places section collects the spots we return to most. Older pieces remain available in the archive, which is worth browsing before sending a tip in case we have already covered your favourite corner of the city.