Getting in touch with Laneway Notes

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, written by people who spend their weekends wandering Melbourne's lanes, arcades and inner-city galleries. We are not a venue, a ticketing service or an official tourism body, so we can't take bookings, sell tickets or answer questions on behalf of the places we write about. What we can do is listen, and the best stories on this site often start with a message from a reader.

What we love to hear about

  • New street art: a fresh mural on Hosier Lane, a paste-up that appeared overnight in a Fitzroy side street, or a wall that has been painted over and is worth documenting before it changes again.
  • Small exhibitions and openings: artist-run spaces in Collingwood, Brunswick and the CBD often have short runs and little publicity, so tips help us cover them while they're still on.
  • Corrections: laneways change quickly. If a cafe has closed, a gallery has moved or a walking route no longer works, please tell us so we can update the relevant guide.
  • Day-out ideas: favourite routes, rainy-day options and quieter corners that deserve a wider audience.

Before you write

For opening hours, ticket availability or accessibility details at a specific venue, the venue's own website is always the most reliable source, as these details can change without notice. Our Places section gives background on many spots, and the Laneways Guide covers routes and practical tips for exploring the city on foot.

If you're an artist, curator or organiser, include the basics in your first message: what's happening, where, and a short description of the work. We can't promise coverage of everything, and we don't accept payment for editorial, but every message is read. To get a feel for what we've written before, browse the archive.