Getting in touch with Laneway Notes

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, so messages from readers genuinely shape what we cover next. If you have walked down a lane in the CBD and spotted a new mural, found a small gallery opening its doors in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or noticed that a favourite spot has closed or changed, we would like to hear about it. Tips like these help keep our laneways guide accurate and useful for people planning a day out in the city.

What is helpful to include

  • Where it is: the lane or street name and the nearest cross street, since many laneways are easy to miss.
  • What you saw: a new artwork, an exhibition, a live music night, a market or a pop-up event.
  • When: the date you visited. Street art in particular changes quickly, and a piece can be painted over within weeks.
  • Who made it, if known: artists and organisers deserve credit, but please only share names that are already public.

Corrections and updates

Melbourne's arts scene moves fast, and older entries in the archive may describe venues or works that no longer exist in the same form. If something we have written is out of date, let us know and we will review it. We are not a venue, ticket seller or official tourism body, so for bookings, opening times or event schedules please always check directly with the organiser or venue.

Artists, galleries and event organisers

If you are running an exhibition, performance or community event in the inner city, feel free to send a short description. We cannot promise coverage of everything, and we do not publish paid listings, but we read every message and prioritise events that are open to the public and add something to the city's cultural life. You can also browse our guides to see the kind of places and events we tend to write about.