Getting in Touch About Melbourne's Laneways and Arts

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, and much of what ends up in its pages starts with a message from a reader. If you've spotted a new mural in a back lane off Flinders Street, stumbled on a gallery opening in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or found a small venue worth a detour, a short note is always welcome. Tips like these help keep the coverage current in a city where street art can be painted over within weeks and pop-up spaces come and go with the seasons.

What is useful to include

  • Location: the laneway or street name, plus a nearby landmark, so the spot can be found again on foot.
  • Timing: when you saw the work or attended the event, since laneway art changes constantly.
  • Source: if it is an exhibition, gig or festival, mention where you found the official details so they can be checked directly.
  • Corrections: if something in an older piece is out of date, such as a venue that has closed or moved, say which article and what has changed.

What this journal can and cannot help with

Laneway Notes writes about the city's culture; it is not a venue, ticket seller or tourism office. Questions about bookings, prices, opening hours or accessibility are best directed to the venue or event organiser, whose official channels will have the most reliable, up-to-date answers. Artists who would like their work credited, or who would prefer a photo of their piece not be used, are encouraged to get in touch, and those requests are taken seriously.

Before writing, it can be worth browsing the Laneways Guide or digging through the archive, as your question may already be covered. For a broader sense of what the journal is and how it works, the About page sets out its independent approach to covering Melbourne's inner-city arts and days out.