The official film of the 2024 Durham MIners Gala will premiere online next Thursday 12 December at 7pm. The 18-minute film captures the sights and sounds of the Big Meeting and reminds us why Gala day is the greatest day of the year. Tune in and watch Durham Miners Gala 2024 - the Official Film You can also watch on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/live/XTBG2uxf8rc | Durham Miners' Gala

The great actor, singer, and socialist Paul Robeson was born on this day in 1898. He was a great friend to the working class around the world, including Britain's miners. Here he sings Joe Hill for miners during a visit to Britain in 1949 ↓ | Durham Miners' Gala

Delighted to confirm that the Durham Miners' Gala will return in 2022. The event was cancelled for the last two years due to the Covid 19 pandemic. We have been working with the local authority, police and other partners to confirm arrangements for the safe return of the event, which is attended by more than 200,000 people from across the region and beyond. We can now confirm the The Big Meeting will be back on Saturday 9 July 2022. It is dedicated to all the key workers who kept society functio

1.6K views · 99 reactions | Redhills Durham illuminated with images from the Durham Miners' Gala as part of Lumiere Durham 2017. | Durham Miners' Gala | Facebook

43K views · 388 reactions | Amazing footage of the Durham Miners’ Gala from 1935. “The miners take complete possession of the city.” Historically, the Big Meeting was paid for by contributions of working miners from the Durham Coalfield. Marras: The Friends of Durham Miners' Gala was established to help finance the Big Meeting and secure its long-term future. Join the Friends and become a Marra of the Gala today: bit.ly/1Th0E8i | Durham Miners' Gala | Facebook

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62K views · 923 reactions | “It’s time to feel good” The joy of the Durham Miners' Gala captured in this performance of Walking on Sunshine by The Harrogate Band. Enjoy. Support the Gala. Become our Marra here: www.friendsofdurhamminersgala.org/join_us | Durham Miners' Gala | Facebook

The beautiful and moving miners festival service at Durham Cathedral has been part of every Durham Miners' Gala since 1897. The service, featuring brass bands and the blessing of banners, was captured for The Big Meeting: Durham Miners' Gala Documentary. The acclaimed film is out now on DVD. This Thursday is the last day for ordering to receive your DVD in time for Christmas. Get your copy now: www.galafilm.co.uk/dvd | Durham Miners' Gala

7.9K views · 563 reactions | The Durham Miners’ Association Brass Band are in London for this weekend’s Notting Hill Carnival as part of a cultural partnership with the Gala. Here they are performing for the community of the Lancaster West Estate, in the shadow of Grenfell Tower, and in solidarity with the Justice 4 Grenfell campaign. | Durham Miners' Gala | Facebook