Did the Mundi Mundi Bash 2023 break the Nutbush World Record in the ultimate State of Origin dance-off? Yes, they did!
Forget the Rugby, the ultimate State of Origin dance-off took place last week when the Mundi Mundi Bash in NSW clawed back the World Record for the Largest Nutbush Dance from its QLD counterpart – the Birdsville Big Red Bash…
…and RVDaily was there to join in!
A record crowd of over 12,000 festival-goers saw a total of 6,594 people side-step in sync to Tina Turner’s 50-year-old classic “Nutbush”, taking away the bragging rights from QLD, who set the world record last month with 5,838 dancers.
“We’re stoked to set another record. The Big Red Bash will have something to chase next year, and hopefully, we can keep the chase going between the two states for many years to come. And the best part is, the more participants we get, the more money we raise for the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS),” said Steven Donovan, Operations Manager for the Outback Music Festival Group (OMFG).
With each enthusiastic leg kicker paying a $15 registration fee to dance in the event, the total money raised from the 2023 Mundi Mundi Nutbush World Record attempt alone clocked up $100,000 for the RFDS. Raffle tickets and other donations from the generous crowd are yet to be added to this impressive tally.
“We’re so grateful to OMFG and everybody at the Mundi Mundi Bash for coming together to set a new world record for the Nutbush. It is an amazing effort; not only does it put the Mundi Mundi Bash and the RFDS in the record books, but it is also a great fundraising boost for the RFDS when it comes to delivering critical healthcare in the bush. On behalf of rural communities, I would like to thank everyone for their effort,” said Greg Sam, CEO of Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section.
“The Outback Music Festival Group and Mundi Mundi Bash attendees have now raised around $450,000 for the RFDS. For an organisation that receives one-third of its funding from donations, that support is critical to allow us to continue to provide the finest care to the furthest corner,” Greg added.
The Mundi Mundi Bash isn’t just about wrestling the Nutbush World Record from QLD though. This family and pooch-friendly event boasts a range of other events including a stellar line-up of musicians who, this year included: Icehouse, The Angels, Human Nature, Chocolate Starfish, Mi-Sex, Dragon, Hoodoo Gurus, Furnace and the Fundamentals, Kate Ceberano and more.
Off stage, the Mundi Undi charity fun run is a real highlight. Another event that raises funds for the RFDS, this year saw over 1,500 festival goers serve up a riotous laundry load of tighty whites, superman speedos, bedazzled boxers and blow-up suits. Raising a further $37,500 in the process as they walked, jogged or ran a 1km flat track. Despite how it sounds, this event is very family-friendly, with kids joining in on the fun as well.
Given that many iconic scenes from the Mad Max movie franchise were filmed in the region, the Mundi Mundi Bash provides the ideal Thunderdome-style backdrop for a dress-up. This year, 359 revellers let loose in Mad Max inspired costumes, from leather thigh-highs to spiky mohawks, heavy chains and industrial face masks. Of course, many people dress up for the Nutbush World Record attempt as well!
The dress-up fun didn’t end there with Doggie Fashions on the Plains, the festival’s canine catwalk where furry friends and their humans competed to be crowned the most fashionable doggo in the desert.
Other favourite events and activities included dunny door painting, the Mundis Got Talent Show, sunrise yoga sessions, camel rides, scenic helicopter flights, a petting zoo and more.
The Mundi Mundi Bash is held in “Mundiville”, located on private property at Belmont Station. It’s a 40km drive from Broken Hill on a good sealed road, with the final 2km stretch into the festival on a dirt road suitable for all vehicle types.
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