Getting in touch with Laneway Notes

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, so the best messages are the ones that help us cover Melbourne's laneways, arts precincts and live events more accurately. If you have spotted a new mural on a familiar wall, a gallery opening in Collingwood or Fitzroy, a pop-up market tucked behind a CBD arcade, or a small venue putting on a season of music or theatre, we are always glad to hear about it.

What is useful to include

  • The basics: what is happening, which laneway, street or suburb it is in, and when it runs.
  • An official source: the name of the organiser, gallery or venue so we can check details for ourselves before writing anything.
  • Access notes: whether a space is step-free, ticketed, all-ages or free to wander into. Readers planning a day out find this especially helpful.
  • Corrections: if something in an older post is out of date, such as a closed venue or a painted-over artwork, tell us which piece and what has changed.

What we can and cannot do

We are not a venue, ticket seller or tourism body, so we cannot take bookings, sell tickets or answer questions on behalf of the places we write about. For opening hours, prices and event dates, always check the official website of the venue or organiser, as these change often. Street art in particular comes and goes quickly, so a wall featured last season may look completely different now.

Artists and small organisers are welcome to share upcoming work, though we cover what fits the journal and cannot promise a write-up. Before sending a tip, it may help to browse the archive to see whether we have covered a place before, or read our Laneways Guide for a sense of the areas and kinds of stories we focus on. For more about who we are and how the journal works, see the About page.