Getting in touch about Melbourne's laneways and arts

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, written by people who spend a lot of time wandering Melbourne's lanes, arcades and inner-city arts precincts. Messages from readers are welcome, and the most useful ones tend to fall into a few clear categories. Knowing what to include helps keep replies quick and relevant.

Tips, corrections and suggestions

Street art changes constantly. A wall on Hosier Lane or in the backstreets of Fitzroy can be painted over within days, and small galleries and bars open, move or close with little notice. If you spot something in an older post that is no longer accurate, a short note naming the laneway, the suburb and what has changed is enormously helpful. The same goes for suggestions: a lesser-known lane, an artist-run space in Collingwood or Brunswick, or a regular event worth a visit.

Artists, galleries and event organisers

If you are showing work or running an event in the city, you are welcome to share details. Please include the venue, the dates, whether it is free or ticketed, and a link to your own official page so readers can check the latest information for themselves. Laneway Notes does not sell tickets, take bookings or speak on behalf of any venue, so all practical arrangements should go through the organisers directly.

Before you write

  • Have a look through the archive in case the place or topic has already been covered.
  • For route ideas and general orientation, the Laneways Guide answers many common questions.
  • Keep messages concise and mention any photos you are happy to share, along with who took them.

Every message is read, though replies may take a little while, as the journal is run independently rather than as a commercial service. Thank you for helping keep these notes on Melbourne's laneways current and accurate.