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 going up in a city lane, heard about a small gallery opening in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or found a quiet arcade café worth a detour, we would like to hear about it. Tips like these help us keep track of a city where street art is painted over, studios move and pop-up spaces come and go within a season.

What is useful to include

  • Location: the lane or street name and the nearest cross street, so a place can be found on foot.
  • What it is: a new work, an exhibition, a market, a live music night or a walking route you enjoy.
  • Where to check details: point us to the artist's or venue's own channels rather than sending dates from memory, as schedules often change.
  • Photos you took yourself: helpful for context, and please tell us if you are happy to be credited.

What we can and cannot help with

We are writers, not a venue, ticket seller or tourism office. We cannot book tours, hold tickets or speak on behalf of galleries, councils or artists. For opening hours, accessibility details or bookings, contact the venue directly. Corrections are always welcome, though: if something we have published is out of date, a short note with what has changed lets us update it for other readers.

Artists and small organisers are welcome to share news of upcoming work. We cannot promise coverage, and nothing on this site is paid placement, but we read everything and return to good leads when planning walks and features.

Before writing, you may find your answer already covered in our laneways guide or in the places section. Older pieces, including earlier seasons of exhibitions and events, are kept in the archive.