ACDC Lane, Melbourne

ACDC Lane is a brief, narrow alleyway situated to the south of Flinders Lane, running between Exhibition Street and Russell Street.

Originally, this street bore the name Corporation Lane, but on October 1, 2004, it underwent a name change to honor the iconic Australian rock band AC/DC. The decision to rename the street received unanimous approval from the Melbourne City Council. The adjustment was necessitated by the trademark lightning bolt or slash ("/") used to separate the AC and DC in the band's name, which violated the naming guidelines of the Office of the Registrar of Geographic Names. Consequently, the street sign omitted this punctuation.

The inauguration of ACDC Lane was led by Melbourne's Lord Mayor, John So, who expressed, "As the song suggests, there may be a highway to hell, but this alleyway is a pathway to heaven. Let us embrace the rock." Following his remarks, bagpipers performed "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)." Approximately one month after the renaming, a lightning bolt was installed above and below the street sign.

The choice of renaming Corporation Lane was influenced by several factors, including the fact that AC/DC had filmed the music video for "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" on Swanston Street in Melbourne, which is close to ACDC Lane. Other considerations included AC/DC's role as cultural ambassadors for Australia, their strong ties to Melbourne, and the lane's location in the city's bustling bar district.