Getting in touch about Melbourne's laneways and arts

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 on a back lane in the CBD, or heard about a small gallery opening in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or found a pop-up gig in a converted warehouse, we would like to hear about it. Tips like these are often the first sign that a corner of the city is changing, and they help keep our coverage current.

To make a message as useful as possible, it helps to include:

  • The location: the lane or street name and the nearest cross street, as many laneways are unsigned or known by more than one name.
  • What you saw: a new artwork, an exhibition, a venue, a market or a one-off event.
  • Timing: when you noticed it, and any dates the organisers have published. Street art in particular can be painted over within weeks.
  • Where to find more: the name of the artist, gallery or organiser, so we can check details with the original source.

Please keep in mind what this site is and what it is not. Laneway Notes does not sell tickets, take bookings or speak for any venue, festival or artist. For opening hours, ticketing, accessibility or refunds, contact the venue or event organiser directly through their official channels. We are glad to receive corrections, though. If something we have published is out of date or wrong, tell us and we will review it.

Artists, curators and small venues are welcome to share upcoming shows. We cannot promise coverage of every submission, and we write about events because we think readers will find them interesting, not in exchange for payment. Sending press material a few weeks ahead gives us the best chance of including it.

Before you write, you might find your question already answered in the Laneways Guide or in the earlier pieces collected in the archive. Both are good starting points for planning a day out in the inner city.