Getting in touch about Melbourne's laneways and arts

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, written by people who spend their weekends wandering Melbourne's lanes, arcades and inner-city arts precincts. Messages from readers are one of the best ways we find out about new murals, small gallery shows and pop-up events before they disappear, so notes, corrections and suggestions are always welcome.

What's worth sending

  • Street art updates: laneway walls change constantly, and a piece that was there last month may already be painted over. If you spot a new work or notice that one we've described has gone, let us know.
  • Exhibition and event tips: artist-run spaces, studio open days and small festivals in places like Collingwood, Fitzroy and the CBD are often promoted only by word of mouth.
  • Corrections: if a venue has moved, closed or changed its hours, we'd rather fix it quickly than leave readers walking to an empty doorway.
  • Ideas for walks: favourite routes through the city, quiet lanes worth a detour, or day-out suggestions beyond the centre.

A few things to keep in mind

We're not a ticketing service, a tourism office or the official voice of any gallery or venue, so we can't sell tickets, make bookings or answer questions on behalf of the places we write about. For dates, prices and accessibility details, the venue's or organiser's own website is always the most reliable source.

We read everything that arrives, though replies can take a little while because this is a small, independent project. If you're writing about an event, including the date, the neighbourhood and a link to the organiser's listing helps us check details quickly.

While you wait, the Laneways Guide is a good starting point for exploring the city on foot, and the archive collects earlier pieces on exhibitions, street art and days out around Melbourne.