For 5 incredible years, we thank you for sharing our vision towards the best House music AUS has on offer. 100% no cheese, it’s been nonstop feels, we’ve been constantly overwhelmed with the support we’ve received every step of the way.

To have the ability to keep that as our fundamental mission has been something very special. To connect like-minded people, through music and conversation.

A big thank you is in order to everyone who participated, you have given so many artists, promoters, DJs and patrons a chance to learn, grow, evolve and pursue their passion for music.

Come get some this Saturday with Mike Callander. The goon bag ain’t empty yet!

CAKES FOREVER
2012 – 2017″

We caught up with the boss-man at Cakes, Lucas O’Loughlin, who explained a little more for us.

Stoney Roads: How long have you been working at Cakes? What was the drive behind working in this industry when you started

Lucas: 5 years. Initially it was to be around music and the people behind the music, it’s still that now really!

SR: In the years you have been there, you’ve hosted a monster roster of headliners and helped bring up a big number of local DJs. What are a few of your most memorable nights?

L: Without a doubt, the night Go Freek were on headline and the power to the lower half of the building cut out. Pitch black. We were at full capacity, it was mayhem. Our mutual friend ‘Micko’ was a sparky and dove into the power box after about 10 beers, stripped a few wires and had the power back on in 10 minutes. It was a miracle. There is now a plaque on the wall in his honour. We love you, Michael Mccarthy.

SR: In terms of Sydney nightlife, it’s hard not to see the effects of the lockout laws, even with staple nights such as Cakes. Have the lockout laws played a role in the decision to call it quits or is it more of a end on a high/time to move on kind of deal?

L: No, the venue and its team have been super resilient with the over-legislation. In my experience, there’s a bit of a glass ceiling. My last two partners Matt and Jack both took their next steps away from Cakes and are doing really well. I think there just comes a time when you have to step away from the weekly thing. Currently Ruben and I want to take that step. With its best interest in mind, the venue would benefit the most with something brand new as a replacement.

SR: Change is definitely a good thing, and thankfully you’re still a strapping young lad with some great experience under your belt now. But it’s still sad to make a change sometimes, what will you miss the most?

L: Having the chance to hang out with everyone so regularly! Its like a ‘Taco Tuesday’, except its a nightclub, with your mates, great music, beer and other legends. We’re a tight bunch, I sort of feel like I’m getting divorced.

SR: Lastly, what do you think it was about Cakes that helped the brand last so long in such a difficult nightlife climate?

L: There’s a bunch of promoters for each of the weekly nights, but we’re a collective team. Every decision we make is checked against our overall mission. Put really simply, we’ve always thought of the marathon, not the sprint!

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So if you ever did, or still, frequent Cakes on a Saturday, we urge you all to get down there this weekend and see them off for one last hoo-rah, with Mike Callander on headline duties. We’ll be there in full force! See event details here.

What is your favourite memory from Cakes?