Gala fundraiser with Eddie Dempsey and the RMT Fishburn Band

The Durham Miners Association (DMA) presents…

Join the DMA at the historic Redhills – Durham Miners Hall on Friday 27 February.

An evening of brass band music with the fantastic RMT Fishburn Band, plus we’ll hear from RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey, a great platform speaker at last year’s Gala. Eddie will be joined by DMA Chairman Stephen Guy and City of Durham MP Mary Kelly Foy. And tickets are free (with the option to pay for a ticket or make a donation).

Everyone is welcome, and we are offering free tickets. If you wish you can also choose a ticket for £5, £10 or £15, or you can make a donation when you check out. All proceeds will go to the Marras – Friends of Durham Miners Gala to help fund the 2026 Gala.

You can also make a donation on the evening when we will also be selling a range of fantastic Gala merch. All proceeds will go to help fund the 140th Durham Miners Gala on Saturday 11 July 2026.

Doors open at 6.30pm and the event will get underway at 7pm. RMT Fishburn Band will get us underway with their first set, before we hear from Eddie, Stephen and Mary. Following an interval, the band will play a second set.

Friday 27 February 2026 • Redhills – Durham Miners Hall • Flass Street • Durham DH1 4BE • Doors 6.30pm. Event: 7pm – 10.00pm