Getting in touch with Laneway Notes

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. We are not a venue, a gallery, a council body or a ticketing service, so we can't take bookings, sell tickets or speak on behalf of the places we write about. What we can do is listen, correct, and keep exploring. If you have something to share, the best route is through our contact page.

What we're happy to hear about

  • Corrections and updates. Laneways change quickly. A mural is painted over, a small bar closes, a gallery moves upstairs. If something we've written is out of date, let us know and we'll check it.
  • Tips on new work. Fresh street art, a pop-up exhibition, an artist-run space opening its doors: these are the stories we love finding. Please include where it is and how a visitor can see it.
  • Event notices from artists and organisers. We can't promise coverage, but we read everything. Sending details well ahead gives us a better chance of including them.
  • Reader questions. Unsure how to string together a day of laneways, galleries and coffee? Ask. Your question may well become a future guide.

A few practical notes

For opening hours, prices, accessibility details or tickets, always go to the venue or organiser directly. Their own website or social channels will be more current than any journal can be. We're a small operation, so replies can take a little while, and we can't respond to every message individually.

If you're new here, our Laneways Guide is a good place to start. Older posts and seasonal pieces are collected in the archive, which is worth a browse before you write in, because the answer to your question may already be there.