It's me, Cathy – thousands pay tribute to Kate Bush classic
Summary
Every year, thousands of people around the world dress in red and gather to recreate the dance from Kate Bush's 1978 song "Wuthering Heights," inspired by the novel by Emily Brontë. The event, known as The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever, includes a large gathering near Brontë Country in Yorkshire, England, where fans come from many countries to take part.Key Facts
- The event celebrates Kate Bush’s song "Wuthering Heights," released in 1978.
- Participants wear red dresses and sometimes black wigs to copy the original music video dance.
- The biggest gathering takes place near Haworth, Yorkshire, close to the Brontë family home and the moors that inspired the novel.
- Tickets for the West Yorkshire event sell out very quickly; for example, 500 tickets sold out in 90 seconds.
- Proceeds from ticket sales support local and national charities such as Women’s Aid and Friends of Brontë Country.
- Fans travel from far away, including Australia, Canada, and the United States, to attend the event in Brontë Country.
- Other UK cities including Folkestone, Bristol, and Clevedon also host celebrations with fans dancing in different locations.
- The event welcomes anyone to join, including those who don’t normally dance.
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