EPA Acts on Noise Complaints
The organisers of the Let Them Eat Cake concert have been fined $9,880 for failing to adhere to an order issued by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria. The concert, which took place at the Werribee Mansion on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, attracted thousands of attendees.
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The organisers were tasked with managing noise levels during the event to minimise disruption to nearby residences and provide a report to the EPA within 30 days outlining their noise management strategies. The EPA requested evidence of the organisers’ efforts to control excessive noise levels and manage complaints.
However, the organisers failed to provide the required information and missed the deadline, resulting in the fine. “The return of the live music scene in Victoria following COVID has been very successful, but noise is always going to be an issue. We need to know what was being done to reduce noise impacts, which the Cake organisers did not produce,” said Jeremy Settle, EPA West Metropolitan Regional Manager.
He also warned that the organisers would be subjected to more stringent scrutiny in 2026.
Concerns over noise and indecency in the area have been an ongoing issue. On February 19, 2025, a meeting was held by the Werribee South Ratepayers Association, with council in attendance, including Mayor Mia Shaw and CEO Stephen Wall. During the meeting, which covered many local issues, council stated that function sizes would be reduced to 5,000 attendees, with set dB levels enforced. Additionally, it was promised that only one large function per month would be allowed at the venue.
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