Getting in touch about Melbourne's laneways and arts

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, and a lot of what ends up on these pages starts with a message from a reader. A tip about a new mural going up off Flinders Lane, a heads-up about a small gallery opening in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or a correction to something we got wrong all help keep the coverage useful. If you have walked a laneway recently and noticed that a piece has been painted over, or that a café or bar we mentioned has closed, we would genuinely like to hear about it.

What is most helpful to send

  • Street art and laneway updates: the laneway name, the nearest cross street, and roughly when you saw the work. Melbourne's street art changes constantly, especially around Hosier Lane and AC/DC Lane, so dates matter.
  • Exhibitions and events: the venue, the suburb, and a link to the organiser's own page, where readers can confirm dates and ticketing for themselves.
  • Corrections: what the page says, what you believe is accurate, and how you know.
  • Ideas for days out: walking routes, quieter precincts, or arts spaces outside the CBD that deserve more attention.

A few things to keep in mind

We are not an official tourism body, venue or ticket seller, so we cannot make bookings, answer questions about specific orders, or speak on behalf of galleries and event organisers. For opening hours, accessibility details and prices, the venue's own website is always the best source. We also cannot promise to publish every suggestion, though every one is read.

If you are new here, the Laneways Guide is a good starting point for finding your way around the city's lanes, and the archive collects older pieces, including some that may already cover the place you have in mind. You can read more about how the journal works on the About page.