Getting in touch about Melbourne's laneways and arts

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, and much of what ends up in its pages starts with a message from a reader. If you have spotted a new mural going up on a lane off Flinders Street, heard about a small gallery opening its doors in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or found a quiet arcade café worth a detour, a short note is always welcome. The city's laneways change quickly. Walls are repainted, venues move and pop-up spaces come and go, so tips from people who walk these streets every day help keep the coverage current.

What makes a useful message

  • Be specific about place. Name the laneway, the nearest cross street or a landmark so the spot can be found again.
  • Mention timing. For exhibitions, markets or live events, say when you saw the listing and where it was published. Readers should always confirm dates and tickets with the organiser directly.
  • Share corrections. If an older article mentions a venue that has closed or a piece of street art that has been painted over, a quick heads-up keeps the archive honest.
  • Tell us your angle. Artists, curators and small venue operators are welcome to explain what their work is about. Coverage is editorial and never paid, and nothing on this site is sold or booked through it.

Before you write

It's worth browsing the Laneways Guide and the Places section first, because your question may already be answered there. This is a small, independent project and not an official tourism body or venue, so it can't handle ticketing, accessibility arrangements or complaints about a particular business. Those are best taken to the venue or event organiser. For anything else, whether that's a story idea, a walking-route suggestion or a memory of a laneway as it used to be, the details on the contact page are the right place to start. Replies may take a little while, but every message is read.