Getting in Touch with Laneway Notes

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, so messages from readers genuinely shape what we cover. If you have walked a laneway recently and noticed a new mural going up, a shopfront gallery opening its doors or a small venue changing hands, we would like to hear about it. Melbourne's inner-city arts scene moves quickly, and tips from people who are out on the streets are often the first sign of a story worth following.

What to write to us about

  • Corrections and updates. Venues close, laneways are redeveloped and street art is painted over. If something we have published is out of date, tell us which piece and what has changed.
  • Event tips. Exhibition openings, artist talks, small festivals and pop-up markets are all welcome. Include a link to the organiser's own announcement so we can check details before mentioning them.
  • Walking route suggestions. Favourite combinations of laneways, arcades and galleries make some of our most useful pieces. Our Laneways Guide shows the kind of route we like to build on.
  • Artists and collectives. If you make work in the city, a short note about what you do and where it can be seen helps us understand the scene better.

A few practical notes

We are a reader-focused journal, not a ticketing service, venue or tourism body, so we cannot book tickets, reserve tables or answer questions on behalf of the places we write about. For opening hours, accessibility details or event times, the venue's own website or social channels are always the most reliable source.

We read every message, although a small team means replies can take a little while. Paid placements are not something we offer, and suggestions are covered only when they suit the journal's focus on laneways, arts precincts and good days out in the city.

While you wait, you might enjoy browsing the archive or the wider collection of guides for ideas on where to wander next.