Burwood Council is set to revitalise Ford Lane transforming it into a vibrant cultural hub that celebrates art, music and community. Located in the heart of Burwood CBD, as part of the "License to Play: Burwood Event-Ready Streets" initiative, this project will feature site-specific murals and a programmable lighting installation, enhancing the laneway's appeal for public events and activations. Council aims to foster a dynamic environment where creativity and culture can thrive, contributing to Burwood's emergence as a leading destination for arts and culture

To achieve this outcome Council will launch the The Ford Lane Murals Project to seek artists for the project. The themes for the artworks will be centered around celebrating Burwood’s deep musical roots and its thriving contemporary arts scene. The series of site-specific artworks will transform the laneway into a vibrant corridor of sound, colour, and cultural storytelling — connecting the legendary icons of Australia’s music history connected to Burwood, like AC/DC and The Easybeats, with the new wave of talent emerging from Burwood today. From rock and pop to K-pop and hip-hop, these murals will honour the sounds of the past while spotlighting the creative energy of today’s young artists. It’s a bold fusion of old and new — a celebration of Burwood’s evolving identity as a cultural hotspot and a stage for rising stars.

Council invites the community to provide feedback on the overall project. This page will be updated once artist selection has taken place and draft artworks are developed to keep the community informed around project progression.

Site 1 - 30 Railway Parade

Area outlined in red for the mural element and area marked out in blue for the lighting installation. Council has engaged specialist lighting consultant Clear Control to work with the artist selected for site 1 to deliver the lighting element. The installation will consist of a series of LMX Lighting bars installed vertically which can be programmed to display static or animated artworks.

Site 2 - Side of 30 Railway Parade

Area outlined in red for mural element. Additional static lighting will also be added to the first 4 windows to illuminate the frames to extend the lighting along Ford Lane.

Site 3 - Back of 168A Burwood Road

Area outlined in red for mural element.

Site 4 - Back of 170 Burwood Road

Area outlined in red for mural element.

Site 5 - Back of 172 & 174 Burwood Road

Area outlined in red for mural element.