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've stumbled on a new mural down a bluestone lane, noticed a small gallery opening its doors in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or found a pop-up market tucked behind a city arcade, we'd genuinely like to hear about it. Tips like these help us keep coverage of the inner city current, because Melbourne's street art and small venues change quickly. Walls get repainted, studios move and laneway bars come and go.

What's helpful to include

  • Where it is: the laneway or street name and the nearest cross street, so we can find it on foot.
  • What it is: a mural, exhibition, performance, market or venue, and roughly when you saw it.
  • Who's behind it: the artist, collective or organiser, if you know. Please only share names that are already public.
  • Corrections: if something we've written is out of date, tell us what has changed and we'll check it.

A few things to keep in mind

We're a culture journal, not a venue, ticket seller or tourism body, so we can't take bookings, sell tickets or answer questions on behalf of galleries and event organisers. For opening hours, prices and accessibility details, the venue's own website or social channels are always the most reliable source. Artists and organisers are welcome to let us know about upcoming shows, but coverage is editorial and never guaranteed.

Before writing, you might find your answer already covered in our Laneways Guide or among the walks and itineraries in our Guides section. Older pieces, including past exhibitions and events, are gathered in the archive. We read every message, though replies can take a little while as the journal is run on a small, independent scale.