Getting in Touch with Laneway Notes

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, so messages from readers genuinely shape what gets written next. If you have walked a laneway recently and noticed a new mural, a shuttered café or a gallery that has quietly opened its doors, a short note describing what you saw and roughly where is often the most useful thing you can send. Melbourne's laneways change quickly: street art on walls such as those around Hosier Lane is painted over constantly, small bars come and go, and artist-run spaces move between warehouses. Reader tips help keep the coverage current.

What is helpful to include

  • Location: the laneway or street name and the nearest cross street, so the spot can be found again.
  • Timing: when you visited, especially for temporary works, pop-up exhibitions or one-off events.
  • Context: whether it is a gallery opening, a live music night, a market or a piece of public art, and any official source where details can be checked.
  • Corrections: if something in an article is out of date or wrong, point to the page and explain what has changed.

Artists, galleries and event organisers

If you run a space or are showing work in the inner city, you are welcome to share information about exhibitions and events. Please note that Laneway Notes is not a ticketing service, venue or official tourism body, and coverage is editorial rather than paid. Sending clear, factual details and a link to your own official page makes it easier to mention your event accurately.

Before you write

Many common questions about walking routes, precincts and getting around are already answered in the Laneways Guide, and older pieces can be found in the archive. For venue-specific information, the Places section is a good starting point. Replies may take a little time, as the journal is run independently, but every message is read.