Getting in touch about Melbourne's laneways and arts scene

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 city laneway, heard about a small gallery opening in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or found a quiet arcade café worth a detour, we would love to hear about it. Tips like these help keep our coverage of the inner city current, because street art in particular changes quickly. A wall photographed one month can be painted over the next.

What is useful to include

  • Where it is: the laneway, street or precinct, and a nearby landmark if the spot is hard to find.
  • When you saw it: the date matters for street art and pop-up shows, which are often temporary.
  • Who is behind it: the artist, collective or venue, if it is clearly signed or publicly listed.
  • Corrections: if something we have written about has closed, moved or changed, please let us know so we can update it.

What we can and cannot help with

We are a small, independent publication, not a venue, ticket seller or tourism office. We cannot book tables, sell tickets or confirm event times on anyone's behalf, so for dates, prices and access details it is always best to check with the venue or organiser directly. We are happy to receive suggestions from artists and small venues, but inclusion is an editorial choice and is never paid for.

Before writing, you may find your question already answered in our laneways guide or among the listings in Places. Older pieces, including past exhibitions and events, can be found in the archive. Replies can take a little while, since everything here is put together around time spent out walking the city, but every genuine message is read.