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Help take Kate Bush’s hit song to new ‘Heights’ this weekend

The Kate Bush-inspired party is only a 10-minute walk from the Edgewood-Candler Park MARTA station.
The Kate Bush-inspired party is only a 10-minute walk from the Edgewood-Candler Park MARTA station.
July 29, 2022

It’s time to get ready for the Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever!

Tomorrow, new and old Kate Bush fans will come together to pay homage to their favorite English singer and the music video that inspired the world — and no, it’s not “Running Up That Hill.” Instead, dozens of people will decent on Candler Park, wearing their best red dresses to dance to Bush’s mystical and magical music video, “Wuthering Heights.”

Everyone of all ages is welcome. No dance skills? No problem. Practice this instructional video to feel more at ease on the big day. The goal is to have fun — you don’t have to be a professional dancer to join in.

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The Kate Bush-inspired party is only a 10-minute walk from the Edgewood-Candler Park MARTA station. You’ll see a sea of red dresses and black belts as you enter the field between the basketball court and the Candler Park pool. It’s like nothing else in Georgia! Of course, wearing the same is recommended, but feel free to be your best version of “Kate” possible.

Participation in the event is free and open to the public; however, organizers are raising money for Feminist Women’s Health Center, a reproductive health, rights and justice organization. They would appreciate anyone to “consider a donation of $25, $50, $100 (or more!) to help FWHC continue their critical work. They are a grassroots organization and their work would not be possible without supporters like you!” the event’s website states.

Although the Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever started in 2016, Bush’s resurgence in the mainstream didn’t happen until earlier this year, thanks to “Stranger Things” and TikTok.

“I’ve just watched the last two episodes of ‘Stranger Things’ and they’re just through the roof. I was so delighted that the Duffer Brothers wanted to use [’Running Up That Hill’] for Max’s totem but now having seen the whole of this last series, I feel deeply honored that the song was chosen to become part of their roller-coaster journey. … I am in awe. They’ve made something really spectacular,” Bush said to Billboard.

Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever

Location: East Atlanta - Candler Park; Time: 10-11 a.m.; Date: Saturday, July 30; Admission: Free; Website: eventbrite.com.

About the Author

Avery Newmark covers travel, wellness, events and trending news for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. With a dual background in film production and journalism, Avery came to the AJC after working as a video editor. She enjoys film photography and live music in her free time. Reach her at avery.newmark@ajc.com.

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