Get ready to ‘Wuther’ in Wagga Wagga this winter
Published: 17 Jun 2025 10:58am
Wagga Wagga will be staging its second Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever in July as part of Council’s FRESH 2025 intergenerational program.
Community members of all-ages are invited to join in this fun event, which will be held on the lawn near the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday 20 July.
The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever is an event held at locations around the world. It was inspired by a ‘happening’ at the 2013 Brighton Fringe, when performance collective Shambush attempted an unofficial world record by assembling hundreds of Kate Bush lookalikes.
Council’s Community Development Officer Victoria Lowe says whether you’re a Kate Bush fan or just love to dance, it’s a great chance to come together as a community to re-enact version two of the official music video for Kate Bush’s 1978 masterpiece, ‘Wuthering Heights’.
“At our inaugural Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever event last year, 42 Cathys and Heathcliffs, aged between five and 89, braved the inclement weather conditions and celebrated Kate Bush’s iconic debut single.” Ms Lowe said.
“We’re hoping to see that number increase this year, and to help people get in the rhythm for the event, professional dance instructor, Hayley Allen-Freeman will be running four free ‘drop-in’ style ‘wuthering’ dance classes.
“If you can’t get to these sessions, don’t worry; just turn up on the day, where we’ll have a rehearsal ahead of the big performance itself.
“If you can, wear a Kate Bush-style gown, but as long as its red, anything goes!”
All ages, abilities and genders are welcome. Young people under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
The ‘wuthering’ classes with Hayley Allen-Freeman will be held at the Seniors Community Centre, located at 204 Tarcutta Street, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm each Thursday from 19 June to 10 July.
A rehearsal will be held on the day of the event at 1.30pm, ahead of the main event at 2pm on Sunday 20 July.