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Melbourne Laneways Events


Melbourne Laneways was removed from Second Life in August 2008. This follows a successful pilot project and a consequent evaluation that determined no ongoing need for the presence at this time.

As part of the Melbourne Laneways trial, Multimedia Victoria together with the ABC held a number of public events in Second Life.

Melbourne Laneways
Melbourne Laneways Launch

The purpose of the events was to learn about the types of events that work in virtual worlds and how they could be put into practice by Victorian companies.

Melbourne Laneways Launch



Melbourne Laneways celebrated it's launch on ABC island with a party held on Thursday 4 October at 7:00pm EST.

The launch party involved a number of presenters explaining the rationale and build process for Melbourne Laneways. The event was hosted by the ABC's Fenella Kernebone, while artists gave an introduction to their exhibits at the
Melbourne International Arts Festival. The event finished with a fireworks display and a chance to walk through Melbourne Laneways.

Click on the thumbnails below for images of the event.


Melbourne Laneways
Melbourne Laneways
Melbourne Laneways Launch
Melbourne Laneways Fireworks

The Librarians



Melbourne Laneways hosted a discussion about the new ABC comedy series The Librarians on Thursday 1 November at 7:30pm EDT.

The discussion gave participants a chance to discuss the new show and many of their own experiences visiting and working in libraries. The discussion was hosted by a librarian avatar from the Australian Libraries Building.

Click on the thumbnails below for images of the event.


Melbourne Laneways Library
Melbourne Laneways Library
Melbourne Laneways Library

Melbourne Laneways Cup



Spring Racing Carnival fever spread through Melbourne Laneways on Wednesday 7 November at 7:00pm EDT. The Melbourne Laneways Cup consisted of two events, fashions on the fields and a scavenger race for Melbourne Cup trivia.

The fashions on the field highlighted some wonderful fashion while the trivia race set people running through the laneways looking for clues.

The event was hosted by the ABC, and announced the new competition
Design Your Piece of Melbourne.

Click on the thumbnails below for images of the event.


Melbourne Laneways Cup
Melbourne Laneways Cup
Melbourne Laneways Cup
Melbourne Laneways Cup