Canberra’s Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever
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While it might not be customary dress in modern-day frosty Canberra, don’t be surprised if you stumble across a sea of scarlet skirts and dark wigs in Civic Square.
For the second year running, Kate Bush lookalikes will swarm the inner-city in a bid to re-enact her iconic debut single, Wuthering Heights.
Think the crimson dresses and era-appropriate green shadow, en masse and performing live choreography to the tune of Bush’s break out classic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW3gKKiTvjs
Dubbed The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever, (TMWHDE) this year marks Canberra’s sophomore participation in the community dance event, inspired by others like it around the globe.
The obscurely referenced flash-mob phenomenon was initiated by British group, Shambush!, in Brighton, England in 2013, when the self-professed creators of nonsensical events attempted to set the world record for the most people dressed as the 70’s music star in one place.
Since then, the interpretation of the song’s iconic dance number has exploded to incorporate chapters around the globe.
This year’s Canberra event is supported by Libraries ACT as they celebrate Emily Bronte’s 200th birthday – the author of the novel that inspired Bush’s break out hit.
But it isn’t all monotone-red ensembles and dark wigs, with TMWHDE doubling as a unique fundraiser and each flash-mob raising much-needed funds for varying women’s services.
While the event is founded on ideas of inclusion, joy and community, founder of Canberra’s TMWHDE, Brooke Thomas, identifies the story at the heart of the song as one of destructive relationships. As a result, this year’s dance troupe stands in solidarity with women who need support to leave toxic relationships.
Each performer will make a contribution to the Domestic Violence Crisis Service, which seeks to address abuse and violence in familial and intimate partner relationships. Donations are also readily welcomed from the public, so whether you’ll be joining the troupe or supporting from the sidelines, it’s all for a worthy cause.
So, floral hair accessories at the ready Canberra! Preparations have already kicked off, with the all-inclusive fundraising event hoping to see 200 lookalikes converge in Civic Square to recreate Bush’s graceful choreography on Saturday 14 July.
Free rehearsals at Canberra Dance Theatre are on offer, as well as online tutorials prior to the main event, so you can be Kate Bush ready by the time the big day rolls around.
the essentials
What: The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever
Where: Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra City
When: Saturday 14 July from 10.30am – 12 pm (arrive by 10.15 am)
Register: Here
Donate: Here
Website: facebook.com/pg/TMWHDEcanberra
Images: Via Facebook
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