Pub Choir sings 'Running Up That Hill' (Kate Bush)

What happens when 1600 strangers have a few drinks, then learn to sing Running Up That Hill in 3 part harmony? Turn up the volume and find out!
Singing is for EVERYBODY! Thank you to ‪@KateBushMusic‬ for writing this timeless tune and for letting Pub Choir sing it. We hope we did you proud.
Feel like having a sing with us? Join us at the pub some time! Pubchoir.com.au

[@stopbunsen]

This is the message from Kate: Dear Brisbane Pub Choir, I’ve been so busy that I’ve only just had the chance to watch you all singing RUTH. It’s utterly, utterly wonderful! I love it so much! Thank you everyone. You sing it really beautifully. I’m incredibly touched by your warmth and all your smiling faces. Thank you!” With lots of love, Kate.

[@MarkHyde]

OMG - so cool - Kate Bush is epic!! :)

[@shanelawson5072]

I think she said that, but was really thinking it's utterly, utterly DREADFUL!

[@davidw6305]

Amazing

[@silgen]

@@shanelawson5072 You might be two-faced, but Kate isn't.

[@jax993]

gave me goosebumps

[@caros6753]

I was in the crowd. What an awesome night. Left on such a high. Who needs drugs when you can do this. Amazing job getting a group of random peeps to sing such beautiful harmonies. Love your work Astrid in conducting this & everyone else involved. Can’t wait for the next event

[@johnathanjoseph2388]

That most have been so thrilling, and magical. It literally makes me cry just seeing such a large group of ppl all collectively sharing one experience, the fact that a ton of you, completely strangers at that, all are sharing a core memory. The amount of love and harmony that seems too be in that room, gosh, it’s overwhelming. I’m so happy you got to experience this.

[@marlaerwin3610]

So magical! It makes me cry with joy just to watch this - I can’t imagine the high of being there.

[@caros6753]

@@johnathanjoseph2388 yes it was incredible. Imagine how much the world would change with more of these type experiences. Hopefully you can make it along to one. :)

[@caros6753]

@@marlaerwin3610 absolute high Marla. I listen to it again every time I feel down. It’s so uplifting.

[@kristianfletcher3018]

I’m there somewhere - but yes such a beautiful experience!

[@mauricebate5069]

If anyone is sadly suffering from depression please watch this it's better than any prescriptions drugs truly it will make you so much better about yourself ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@peterbrogan670]

I've watched this three times now and I cried each time. 60 year old man in London who loves this song and now this performance. Long may the pub choir continue

[@rizkykurniawan6024]

This is not a pub, this is heaven

[@sophrosolutions]

Maybe this is something we should all start doing everywhere in the world….simply singing together…”singalong get togethers”, more smiles, more joy, more fun, less violence…

[@blakekeane5507]

I just read that Kate Bush sent Pub Choir a message thanking them for this great performance. Beautiful.

[@laoemusic]

It feels like the whole world is singing this song nowadays. It feels like a beacon of light at the end of the tunnel. I remember when I first discovered her and this song specifically, I felt like I had been saved from the darkest time in my life. It fills my heart with immense joy seeing this. God… love you Kate 💗

[@ozoftheday]

Yes.. :)

[@sarthaksahu4399]

The instant fame is due to Stranger Things

[@Partybase1610]

May be it is. Maybe this is a bridge.

[@LittleJohnnyPaper]

This gave me goosebumps. All these people coming together to sing this timeless classic is so inspiring and beautiful. We world is in desperate need of more moments like this. Thank you for the joy you have given us today!

[@veronikahancko7991]

Oh, my... this is unbelievable. I've never seen so many beautiful people in one place. This felt like from another dimension. Just left me speechless

[@kevinsloane4974]

There needs to be a LOT MORE of this in the world today! So beautiful.

[@johnking396]

Rock Choir in the Uk. There will be 15,500 of us filling the NEC in Birmingham in December singing our hearts out.

[@eyelidman09]

Everyone can sing - even if you think you can’t: “not wrong notes - just interesting variations.” said Val. Sing your hearts out!👍🌞🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌞👍14.7.22

[@garyhunter4024]

I've played and replayed this. Maybe 50 times. Conservative estimate. Constant repetition has put it at the top of my KZbin music playlist. Magic night. To have to live it vicariously is my regret. I feel like I know these people. If pressed, I might confess to maybe 26 crushes. Conservative estimate. Thanks to Kate Bush for a timeless song. Thanks to Astrid Jorgensen for an incredible interpretation. Thanks to the Fortitude Music Hall Pub Choir for a wonderfully heartfelt, charismatic performance. Thanks to the singer at 3:17 for the expressive Rah. Thanks to Sleepy Mountain Films for capturing the magic

[@doctordryan]

Yes Australia! 🇦🇺

[@rachelm1816]

The joy on all their faces is just beautiful 🤩

[@jacktrainer4387]

These are my people! I've never been to Australia, but if I get a chance, this is the first place I'm going! Plus, I think this song now has the best viola part ever written.

[@lamsmiley1944]

There’s another great Australian cover by the band The Wombats on like a version (part of a radio show) that’s worth listening to.

[@sophiamilas6259]

Wow. What a powerful score. 🎶 I am blown away to tears. It's feels like Kate Bush wrote this song for the very moment Max ran up that hill to save herself with the help of her friends. Look at what the impact of that scene paired with this song brought about! Amazing. ♨️✨

[@donnastraw5153]

Quite emotional watching so many generations singing and loving this song which has been a lifelong favourite of mine. Just wonderful. Thank you from 🇬🇧 xx

[@realWILLYpriv]

Amazing! Among the destruction, wars, poverty, global warming, all the hate and eveil of that world, the spark is being ignited... All because, old forgotten song of my childhood, which emerged with triumph for all young and old watching Stranger Things. Kate Bush won a ticket on lottery - YT and social media are flooded with lots of gigs and performances by many different artists and amateurs. And it is great! And I am so happy that Public Choir is among them. It is great, original approach. Well done! It is fantastic to live now and witness such glorious moments! ❤

[@nathancooper1]

Brisbane killing it. Well done to all involved. Uplifting! 🙌🏼

[@jeffmartin-g8r]

Seeing people so happy to be celebrating Kate packs such an emotional WALLOP! Thank you so much!

[@JennyMorash]

I love it!!! And I so hope Kate Bush sees this. I've loved her since... well, since this song, actually. I'm so damned happy to see it in the awareness of new generations. It meant a lot to me as a kid. It means even more to me now, as an adult.

[@scottprice5379]

SHE SAW IT !!!!!!!!!!!

[@MS-fg9qk]

"There is thunder in - I'll have pint of larger and packet of crisp, please - thunder in our hearts. If only I could, I'd made a deal with God."

[@katvn2610]

Can’t we sing this song with the whole world. It would be a better place.

[@misssunnydee]

Kate Bush, and particularly this song, is certainly youth sentiment for me. Seeing all those smiling faces singing together, just for the fun of it, is amazing. I used to be in the school choir in secondary school in the early 90s. It was fun to do for 2 or 3 years, but one of the reasons I quit was that our teacher and choir leader chose very old-fashioned music. The 'coolest' thing in the concerts was music from hís youth (The Beatles e.a) or an Elton John ballad. We actually asked for both Wuthering Heights - since the song was used during our English Lit classes - and Running up that Hill, after all most of us loved that song still back then & it has the potential for nice harmonies. I already knew back then I could forget about the chance to ever include Metallica, but that too Stranger Things fixed for me 🫡🤗🤘. I'm happy to see both have gotten new life. If it was up to me, more great 80s music would get a reprise/revival like Bush's song, whether through new covers, the original being replayed, or cute renditions like this. Well done, Brisbane.

[@nellies]

This is so beautiful, I'm so glad Kate saw this. I bet she cried, I know I would if I was her. So powerful❤

[@sembee9112]

Love watching the faces of the singers and the love they have for the experience. Wish I could be there!

[@marmaladefille1]

I loved the addition of that "roar." A little Florence + The Machine touch. Nice job, Pub Choir! It looked like you had fun!

[@kmitchpg]

A fantastic version of the best song ever written. 🥰

[@lydiarowe491]

Everyone is full of joy...ode to Kate Bush..what a genius..as are you for getting this together ❤

[@johnhastings8694]

People CAN be good. Thank you.

[@ebayrabbit]

Wow. This literally brought tears to my eyes and lump in my throat when you all clapped and cheered at the end. So emotive! Beautiful

[@litom9412]

Each and everyone of them brings a smile. Good job!

[@lynmartin5383]

this just put tears in my eyes makes me so happy! As a long life Kate fan since 9 years of age IS THIS NOT WHAT BRILLIANT MUSIC IS ALL ABOUT??

[@relied7934]

Kate is a legend. Truly fine music does not age. I was 17 when I first listened to her work. She's a poet. Like Browning. Every song is a story.

[@SirThomasDunning]

I’m bawling at how beautiful and powerful this is…what a moment! Well done to everyone and big thanks to Kate for birthing this incredible song!

[@TomHermans]

No, YOU have got a tear in your eye

[@johannarafferty4234]

Wow this is brilliant to hear so many singing such a great song together.Just Loved it.

[@audric3rd]

I think I'd be crying there instead of singing. Chilllls :')

[@jedcurry8560]

I'm sure Kate would be absolutely floored by this. Well done everybody,...that was awesome.

[@mintphoenix2112]

You all did such a fantastic job. I wish I could have been there. I've really missed going to pub choir! As soon as I can I'll definitely be there!

[@danrussell3439]

Look at their faces..they are happy.

[@empower007]

This is just soooooo flipping amazing. Fantastic arrangement This is what singing is about-a spine tingly celebration of joy that brings people together 😍😍 xx

[@maccart67]

Well done Pub Choir mob!

[@Obenfiquista81]

To see legendary songs like this one and Master of Puppets coming back from the 80's and being a huge success really tell us how much we need good music!

[@michaelburgess2306]

I've just discovered this page...and, I LOVE it!

[@CortexNewsService]

I got chills listening to this. THIS IS AMAZING.

[@ashb3117]

Anyone else here after hearing Astrid on Conversations on RN? Fantastic to hear the story behind this.

[@susanhaydock7979]

Fantastic, wonderful, sent shivers down my spine.

[@newkkl]

Brilliant! You all are amazing. I am bawling my eyes out right now at the sheer joy and emotion in that room. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@melhoad5221]

Astrid's joy and energy is infectious ❤

[@roc4014]

Glorious!

[@Duckydale]

So glad I got to be apart of this, Astrid & crew, you’re amazing.

[@steftex]

I WANT TO BE THERE... how fun.... and look at all the beautiful, beautiful people... so special !!!!

[@angelasimson1525]

I was so lucky to be there "Hanging with the men". Astrid from one fellow Lourdainian to another, you are inspiring.

[@Nadyamantra]

My husband loved this song so much. Thank you!

[@davnelflashington]

This is wonderful!! I’ve always loved this song and to see it done so well by Pub Choir is just stunning. Thank you!

[@009BRIBRI]

Brilliant...tears in my eyes watching this. Fantastic rendition.

[@safetoeat2051]

Just fantastic! Well done everyone. A real uplifter!!

[@tennisbrothers]

We love this!

[@juliancresswell198]

Hairs on the back of my neck!!!!! WOW. WOW WOW!!!!! And I was one of the lucky c75,000 to see it done for real by Kate herself.

[@jax993]

Nothing short of amazing flippin awesome my 1st single record I'd bout when I was a kid,Kate Bush was about 50 cents back than this is totally amazing love it. goosebumps

[@relied7934]

Hounds of Love, yes. On cassette. With 'The Ninth Wave' on the flipside. Blew me away.

[@michaelstommel542]

Haut mich um..........da fehlen mir die richtigen Worte.........einfach nur genial!!!!! Soviel Freude und Spaß.........soviel Einsatz .......so sollte Musik sein .......mitreißend und voller Freude..........gern lasse ich mich davon anstecken und mitreißen..........danke für dieses Wunderbare Erlebnis

[@PubChoir]

Es freut mich das es Ihnen gefallen hat!!!

[@jafix85]

Sitting here watching this. Outside the window the sun sets in all shades of red behind the Alps. And damn... where are these onion-ninjas?...

[@reinepalmqvist]

Amazing. The power of the human voices. Love this!

[@necoleaustin]

Wow! That's wonderful and great to see Brisbane bringing it! Wow!

[@marcco2040]

Im here loving it, dancing and cheering for you guys, its so amazingly wonderful

[@siddheshbobhate8498]

What a life....what a moment....thank the lord you love...for giving us this life.... masterpiece ❤️💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@MattZ653]

I was crying some happy tears after this beautiful cover😅. Well done, everybody.😀

[@isabellabretz]

This is a genius idea!!!! Would LOVE to be part of it someday.

[@Shannon34]

Incredible

[@farithashams7000]

Im covered in goosebumps

[@CandyAppleBlue]

Absolutely amazing! I'm not crying, you're crying 😭. So beautiful! ❤️

[@fressmann9128]

Thank you so much, this made me cry. I hope this will find its way in the world, you deserver 1 billion views.

[@sergiocoelho9667]

Fabuloso....! emocionante....! Verdadeira obra DE ARTE!!

[@omanmc]

Wow! Goosebumps such an incredible version

[@thabisomatsena6195]

Beautiful👌🏽👌🏽

[@rodchisholm4790]

Such joy in an otherwise pretty miserable world at the present. Thanks for this. And as for the brilliance of Kate Bush, what can I say? Genius........

[@PetiPolk]

Such joy. Thank you.

[@annlewis2709]

Inspirational

[@Lizpennington]

Absolutely magickal

[@brookepike791]

Amazing. Just as I knew it would be x

[@janetrobertson9199]

You are all fabulous. Goosebumps!

[@kimknox-thurn8104]

Brilliant!!!!

[@kd2533]

Shivers... chills....beautiful

[@kengough6469]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@benhuot6852]

Beautiful happy people singing all together... just WOW. I love that channel

[@42ndStreet1933]

I have goosebumps! This is absolutely phenomenal! Bravo to all who were involved to create this masterpiece

[@arz9163]

I just love this. Goose bumps.

[@alisondawes6740]

Such unfettered joy on all the faces. Just wonderful thank you. I'm singing it myself now as I work at my computer.

[@sharonreynolds3568]

Thank you for the joy!!!

[@maroreppa4282]

You are all wonderful!! Love from Athens Greece ❤

[@nzcalling]

Very very nice. Congratulations to all you smiley happy people on a beautiful rendition of a gorgeous song by an incredible artist.

[@glennfallon5537]

absolutely wonderful totally fabulous.xxxx

[@jm162]

Fantastic!!!

[@meanlittlegoblin]

Oh this is fantastic!!

[@trishhigginson9888]

Incredible! Love it 🥰

[@davidcollins343]

That made me very emotional.. great job.

[@FKSTetristan]

Génial ! J’aime trop le retour en bombe de cette superbe chanson . Ça rend super bien , bravo

[@vhbfl]

It’s just so amazing to hear and see this ❤️

[@cmwdelta]

fantastic!!!