Getting in touch with Laneway Notes

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, and much of what ends up on its pages starts with a message from a reader. If you have spotted a new mural in a city laneway, heard about a small gallery opening in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or found a corner of the CBD worth a slow afternoon, we would like to hear about it. Tips like these help keep our coverage of Melbourne's arts precincts and days out current, because the city's laneways change quickly. Walls are repainted, pop-up spaces close and new bars and studios appear in old warehouses.

What is useful to include

  • Where it is: the laneway or street name and the nearest cross street, so a place can be found on foot.
  • What it is: an artwork, exhibition, performance space, market or walking route, plus a line on why it stands out.
  • When it happens: for events, the dates as advertised by the organiser. We always check details against official sources before mentioning them.
  • Corrections: if something we have written is out of date, such as a piece of street art that has been painted over or a venue that has moved, please tell us.

What we can and cannot help with

Laneway Notes is not a venue, ticket seller or tourism body. We cannot book tickets, reserve tables or answer questions on behalf of galleries or event organisers. For opening hours, accessibility details and bookings, it is always best to contact the venue directly or check its official website. We are happy to hear from artists, small galleries and community groups who want their work considered for coverage, but we choose what to write about independently and do not run paid features disguised as editorial.

Before you write, you might find your answer already covered in our Laneways Guide or among the venues listed under Places. Older pieces are kept in the archive, which is useful if you are researching how a particular precinct has changed over the years.