In potentially Australia’s biggest tribute to Tina Turner, who passed away on May 24, Australians are preparing to set a new world record for the most people dancing the Nutbush, a line dance based on the semi-autobiographical song of the American-born singer.
Music festival organisers are hoping to reach 5,000 dancers on July 6 this year, beating the current Nutbush World Record of 4,084 participants.
“We were very sad to hear of Tina Turner’s passing earlier this morning,” Steve Donovan, operations manager of the Outback Music Festival Group, said.
The “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” was an incredible performer, and her Nutbush world record attempt is a huge, fun part of their events, Donovan said….