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 in a laneway, heard about a gallery opening in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or found a small venue that deserves more attention, we would genuinely like to hear about it. Tips from people who walk the city every day are often the best way to learn what is changing, because street art in particular can appear and disappear within weeks.

What is helpful 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, pop-up, performance or ongoing space, and who is behind it if that is publicly known.
  • When: opening nights, closing dates or whether something is temporary. We always check details against official sources before publishing.
  • Corrections: if something we have written is out of date, such as a venue that has closed or a piece that has been painted over, please let us know so the archive stays accurate.

What we cannot help with

Laneway Notes is not a venue, ticket seller or tourism body, so we are unable to take bookings, sell tickets, answer questions about specific venue policies or pass messages on to artists. For opening hours, accessibility details and tickets, the official website or social channels of the venue or event are always the most reliable place to look.

Artists, curators and small organisations are welcome to tell us about their work. We cannot promise coverage of every message, and we do not publish paid content, but we read everything and keep promising leads for future walks and features.

Before writing, you might find your answer already in our laneways guide or among older stories in the archive. You can also browse the places section for galleries, arcades and precincts we have covered so far.