10,000 Kate Bush fans wear red ‘Wuthering Heights’ outfits to raise money for Domestic Abuse

Since it began in July 2016, “The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever!” has grown into a worldwide sensation, drawing over 10,000 participants in more than 70 cities across the globe. 

This vibrant event sees fans donning red outfits to dance to Kate Bush's iconic song, "Wuthering Heights," while also raising money for various charitable organizations.

Yesterday (July 28), the lively event was held at The Oval Bandstand in Cliftonville, where participants relished an afternoon of dancing, singing, and community spirit beneath the beautiful sunshine.

The event, organized by the local non-profit group GRASS Cliftonville CIC, sought to build community connections and raise funds for two local charities: Oasis Domestic Abuse Service and Mama to Mama.

Oasis Domestic Abuse Service is committed to aiding victims of domestic violence, whereas Mama to Mama offers vital pre-loved items to vulnerable pregnant women, caregivers, and children under five who are living in poverty.

Alongside the charity dance, the event showcased an excellent lineup of Kate Bush-themed entertainment. Highlights included a live band, a DJ, a fun dance competition with exciting prizes, and more.

Simon Bell from GRASS Cliftonville CIC stated, “Our goal was to gather at least 200 enthusiastic dancers to embody the spirit of Kate Bush and support these incredible causes.”

“We are thrilled to announce that with the participation of over 300 dancers, we raised an incredible £2,108. This amount will be shared between the two fantastic local charities, ensuring that everyone’s involvement made a meaningful impact.”

Stephen Darrer from GRASS Cliftonville CIC expressed gratitude, saying, “We want to thank the brilliant charities, Mama to Mama and Oasis, for their incredible work. Special thanks to The Kate Bush Experience for their live music, Debs from Midlife Movers for her amazing training video and leading the dance, Bridgette Aphrodite for her exceptional hosting, our fabulous technical crew, staff and volunteers. And, of course, a huge thank you to all the participants who made the event such a huge success. Kate is without doubt incredibly proud of you all! We can’t wait for the next event on Sunday 27th July, 2025″

The idea for “The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever!” was inspired by “The Ultimate Kate Bush Experience,” created by the British theatrical group Shambush and Samantha Wareing. With their approval, GRASS Cliftonville CIC introduced the event to Margate.