Getting in touch about Melbourne's laneways and arts

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, so the most useful messages are the ones that help us write better about the city. If you have spotted a new mural in a CBD lane, heard about a small gallery opening in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or noticed that a favourite arcade shopfront has changed hands, we would love to hear about it. Tips from people who walk these streets every day are often how the best stories begin.

What to include in your message

  • Where: the laneway, street or precinct, plus a nearby landmark if the spot is hard to find.
  • What: a short description of the artwork, venue, exhibition or event, and whether it is temporary or ongoing.
  • Who: the artist or organiser's name if it is publicly credited, so we can attribute work properly.
  • Corrections: if something in one of our pages is out of date, tell us which page and what has changed.

A few things to keep in mind

We are not a venue, ticket seller or official tourism body, so we cannot make bookings, hold tickets or answer questions on behalf of galleries, theatres or festivals. For opening hours, prices and event dates, the organiser's own website is always the reliable source. Street art in particular changes quickly, as walls are repainted regularly, so a piece we describe may already have been replaced by the time you visit.

Artists and small venues are welcome to tell us about upcoming shows, though we choose what to cover independently and cannot promise a write-up. Before writing, it can help to browse the Laneways Guide or look through the archive to see whether we have already covered your topic, and our About page explains how the journal works and what we focus on.