Getting in Touch with Laneway Notes

Laneway Notes is a small, 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 in a back lane off Flinders Lane, heard about a gallery opening in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or found a tucked-away café that deserves a wider audience, we would love to hear about it. Tips are the lifeblood of a city culture journal, because Melbourne's laneways change quickly: walls are repainted, pop-up spaces come and go, and small venues open with little fanfare.

What is useful to include

  • Where it is: the laneway or street name and the nearest cross street, so we can find it on foot.
  • What it is: a short description of the artwork, exhibition, performance or space.
  • When: for events, the dates you know of, with a note on where they are officially listed.
  • Your connection: let us know if you are the artist, organiser or simply a passer-by. It helps us understand the context.

A few things to know

We are not a venue, ticket seller or official tourism body, so we cannot take bookings, sell tickets or answer questions about opening hours on behalf of businesses. For those details, the venue or organiser's own channels are always the most reliable source. We also cannot promise to cover every suggestion, but every message is read, and good leads often turn into future walks and write-ups.

Corrections are just as welcome. If something we have published is out of date, such as a piece of street art that has been painted over or a space that has closed, please tell us so we can update it.

Before writing, you might find your answer in our Laneways Guide or among older stories in the archive. To learn more about who we are and how we choose what to cover, visit the About page.