Getting in touch about laneways, arts and events

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, so every message lands with a real reader-turned-writer rather than a ticket desk or a venue box office. That shapes what is worth sending. The most useful notes are tips from people who walk the city: a new mural going up in a lane off Flinders Lane, a small gallery in Collingwood or Fitzroy launching a show, a pop-up market or a studio open day that would otherwise slip past unnoticed.

What helps when you write

  • Be specific about place. Name the lane or street and the nearest cross street. Melbourne's laneways change quickly, and a precise location makes a tip easy to check on foot.
  • Share the source. If an event has an official page or social account, mention it so details such as dates, times and ticketing can be confirmed directly rather than repeated second-hand.
  • Corrections are welcome. Street art gets painted over, venues move and archived posts age. If something in the archive is out of date, a short note pointing it out is genuinely appreciated.
  • Artists and organisers: a brief description of the work, the space and who it is for is more useful than a long press release.

What this site can't do

Laneway Notes doesn't sell tickets, take bookings or speak for any gallery, council or venue. For accessibility questions, refunds or schedule changes, contact the organiser or venue directly. Complaints about public spaces, graffiti removal or safety issues are best directed to the City of Melbourne or the relevant local council, and anything urgent should go to the appropriate emergency service.

Replies may take a little while, since the journal is written alongside exploring the city it covers. In the meantime, the Laneways Guide and the wider guides section are good starting points for planning a walk or a day out.