Events

What is it?!

‘The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever’ is an event held at locations around the world where participants recreate the music video for Kate Bush’s iconic song ‘Wuthering Heights’ (red dress video version!) coming together to collectively perform the dance seen in the video. The event’s inspiration is Shambush’s The Ultimate Kate Bush Experience, which took place at the Brighton Fringe in 2013 and created by performance collective Shambush! They attempted to set an unofficial world record for the most people dressed as Kate Bush in one place, with hundreds attending. Since then events have taken place in various locations around the world including Sydney, Copenhagen, Berlin, Folkestone and Preston. There has not yet been a Birmimgham based The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever. UNTIL NOW!! The event lasts from 2pm to 3pm. There will be a run through of the dance with instructions from 1:30pm before a videoed final run through. Please note this event will be filmed and shared on social media.

Why are we doing it?

Why not?! We all need to do this! But, we will be doing the event to raise money for Birmingham charities Anawim and WE:ARE (Women’s Empowerment And Recovery Educators). We are asking participants and spectators to donate a minimum of £5 if you are able to, but this is not a requirement if you’re unable to donate. If you would like to donate less than £5 there will be donation points on York Road on the day. Please do book a ticket if you can so that we know how many people are coming. Free tickets are available for those who are unable to pay. There is a booking fee cost and so the total ticket price is £5.28 with £5 going to the charities. We are asking you to book a ticket so we know how many people might be coming to ensure the event is safe.

Who can take part?

ANYONE AND EVERYONE! All are welcome. The event is open to everyone, you can do as much or as little of the dance as you like and all ages, genders and abilities are welcome. You can go full Kate Bush with your costume or simply wear a bit of red as a nod to the red dress Kate wears in the video. If you don’t want to take part but just watch, that’s fine too! We want to have as many people as possible come along to make the Birmingham “The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever” an afternoon to remember!

How can I take part?

If you’d like to take part then firstly book a ticket. Then, download the instructional videos from the link below. The videos break down each section. Once you’ve learned the chorus dance, you’re half-way there! So we suggest starting with learning the chorus, then the first verse and add on the chorus, then when you’re confident with that add on the second verse and so on. You DO NOT need to do any of it perfectly, it’s not a test, it’s for fun! You can also turn up on the day without practicing as we will do some practice on the day before filming everyone doing the dance together. So have a go, but don’t worry if you can’t do it all or need to just do something different for part of it due to any physical needs. We want everyone to be able to take part in any way they can. If you want to join in but feel nervous on the day or are going to be on your own, please email us and we will do whatever we can to help you feel comfortable and access the event (hello@theheathbookshop.co.uk)

CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS FOR THE DANCE!

Travelling to York Road:

If you live nearby and are able to, then please walk to York Road. If you live further away and are able to get public transport then we encourage you to do so. York Road is a two minute walk from Kings Heath train station. It is just off the main Kings Heath High Street which is on the number 35 and 50 bus routes from Birmingham City Centre. If you do need to drive then there is a car park on Institute Road, B14 7EG.

Please allow plenty of time to be on York Road and ready to start at 1:30pm!

WITH THANKS TO ENJOY KINGS HEATH FOR SUPPORTING THIS EVENT.

If you have any questions about accessibility or anything at all then please do contact us hello@theheathbookshop.co.uk 

Please share this event with friends, family, anyone, and everyone!!