Getting in touch about Melbourne's laneways and arts

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 on a laneway wall, heard about a small gallery opening in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or found a quiet arcade café worth a detour, it is always welcome news. Local tips like these keep the coverage grounded in how the city actually feels on foot, rather than in press releases.

What is useful to include

  • Where it is: the laneway, street or precinct, and the nearest cross street if the spot is hard to find.
  • What it is: an artwork, exhibition, performance space, market or walking route, with a short note on why it caught your eye.
  • Timing: whether it is a permanent fixture or a short-run show. Street art in particular changes quickly, so the date you saw something matters.
  • Photos: say whether you took them yourself and are happy for them to be described or referenced.

What this journal can and cannot help with

Laneway Notes is not a venue, gallery, tour operator or ticket seller, and it does not speak for any of them. Questions about bookings, opening hours, refunds or event changes are best sent directly to the organiser or venue through their official channels, where the information will be current. Corrections, on the other hand, are genuinely appreciated: if a listing has closed, an artwork has been painted over or a description is out of date, a quick note helps keep things accurate for everyone planning a day out.

Before writing, it can be worth browsing the laneways guide or digging through the archive, as your question may already be covered. Artists and small organisers who would like their work considered are welcome to share details too, keeping in mind that coverage is editorial and never guaranteed or paid for.