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 on a laneway wall, heard about a small gallery opening in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or found a quiet arcade café worth a detour, we would love to hear about it. Tips like these help keep our coverage of the city's inner precincts current, because street art changes quickly and small venues come and go.

What is most helpful to send

  • Location details: the laneway or street name and the nearest cross street, so a piece can be found again on foot.
  • Timing: for exhibitions, performances or markets, the dates as published by the organiser. We always check them against official sources before mentioning anything.
  • Corrections: if something in an older article is out of date, such as a venue that has closed or a wall that has been repainted, let us know which page it appears on.
  • Photos you took yourself: these are useful for reference. Please credit the artist where you know who they are.

What we can and cannot help with

We are writers, not a venue, ticket agent or tourism body. We cannot book tours, sell tickets or arrange access to private spaces. For bookings, accessibility information or opening times, the venue or event organiser is always the best contact. We are happy to point you towards relevant articles, though. Our Laneways Guide is a good starting point for a self-guided walk, and the Places section gathers galleries and spaces we have written about.

Artists and small organisers are welcome to share news of upcoming shows. We cannot promise coverage, but we read everything and prioritise independent, local and free-to-visit work. Older pieces remain available in the archive if you are looking for something we have covered before.