Protest! Billy Bragg, Richard Grainger, Steve Pledger - Durham Town Hall

I'm thrilled to be part of this year's People, Pits & Politics Festival which takes place in Durham on Thursday 12th & Friday 13th July ahead of the Durham Miners' Big Meeting itself which happens on the Saturday. On the Friday evening I'll be playing in the stunning Main Hall of Durham Town Hall with singer/songwriter Richard Grainger and the legendary Billy Bragg!

If you can make it along to this or any of the other events happening, please head to the People, Pits & Politics website for full details, tickets and more. Also taking part across the few days will be Ken Loach, Mark Steel, Hilary Wainwright, John McDonnell and a great many others. The Gala iteslf on the Saturday (the 134th annual event of its kind in Durham!) will be extraordinary and include many other participants, speakers and events. (Click here for more information.)

Tickets are for sale in advance of the festival and selling fast! With Billy Bragg topping the bill, the Friday evening concert is likely to sell out ahead of the date so you're advised to book soon, folks. I hope some of you will be able to come along to what is sure to be an incredible few days celebrating, discussing, promoting and striving for something better. SPx

Venue address: Market Place, Durham City, Co. Durham, DH1 3N