Kevin Durham is a charity auctioneer and event host with a dynamic background in television hosting. He is known for his energy, humour, and heartfelt storytelling and has a talent for driving donations while keeping audiences fully engaged.
Kevin’s career began in TV hosting, comedy and broadcasting, which laid the foundation for his stage presence and live audience skills. Before transitioning to auctioneering, Kevin had a successful comedy career. He would create YouTube videos of himself awkwardly harassing celebrities on red carpets, which gained him a lot of viewers. He also later wrote and produced comedy series, including the series Braveish. Kevin has also previously worked as a TV presenter for major studios like Fox, Warner, and Universal. Here he would host red carpet events, celebrity junkets and interviews. His experiences have strengthened his adaptability and stage charisma. From here, Kevin began emceeing events and charity auctioneering. Kevin is a fundraising catalyst who can keep the momentum high, ensuring audiences are entertained and fundraising targets are met. Kevin believes in engineering giving, using strategic planning, creative programming and spontaneous energy in order to elevate fundraising results. His signature services include live auctions, live pledges, fundraising games, silent auctions and raffles and consulting and hosting. He has led fundraisers for a broad mix of charities, including CRIS UK, Elevate Foundation, Abby’s Heroes, Children’s Respite Trust, AvMA, Noah’s Ark, NHYC, and Spears.
Kevin has hosted over 800 events and helped raise more than £2.5 million for good causes. As an auctioneer, his experience spans charity balls, corporate events, weddings, family events, and other high-profile gatherings. As a host he is known for his audience engagement, humor, smooth coordination, professionalism and heartfelt storytelling. If you are looking for a dynamic auctioneer and event host, Kevin Durham is an excellent choice.
- 2023 – Passed £3 million+ raised across 800+ charity events
- 2022 – Hosted high-profile charity events including Richard House Children’s Hospice & Noah’s Ark
- 2021 – Developed and performed live-streamed fundraising shows
- 2020 – Pivoted to online fundraising/virtual auctions during COVID
- 2018 – Launched Braveish, a comedy video series he wrote and produced
- 2015–2019 – Built and sold 5 businesses, including an event management company
- 2010s – Interviewed A-list celebrities for Fox, Warner, Universal
- Mid–2000s – Performed alongside Annie Lennox at his first large charity event
How to hire Kevin Durham
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Kevin Durham for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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