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 back street in the CBD, noticed a small gallery opening its doors in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or found a quiet arcade worth a detour, we would genuinely like to hear about it. Melbourne's laneways change quickly. Walls are repainted, shopfronts turn over and pop-up spaces come and go, so tips from people walking the city every day help keep our guides useful.

What is helpful to include

  • The location: the laneway or street name and the nearest cross street, so others can find it on foot.
  • What you saw: a new artwork, an exhibition, a live music night, a market or a change to a place we have already covered.
  • Timing: roughly when you visited, since street art and temporary shows can disappear within weeks.
  • Corrections: if something in our laneways guide is out of date, tell us what has changed.

What we can and cannot help with

We are a writing project, not a venue, ticket seller or tourism body. We cannot book tables, sell tickets or confirm opening hours on behalf of galleries, bars or event organisers. For anything time-sensitive, such as tickets, accessibility details or session times, the venue's or organiser's own website is always the most reliable source. We are happy to point you towards places we have written about. Our places section is a good starting point.

Artists, small galleries and independent organisers are welcome to let us know about upcoming shows. Coverage is never guaranteed and is never paid. We choose what to write about based on what we think readers will enjoy discovering on a day out in the inner city. Older pieces stay available in the archive, which is worth browsing before you write, because your question may already have an answer there.