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Celebrating 45 years of music, Toyah will release a new career-spanning, hit packed collection Chameleon – The Very Best of Toyah on 5 September 2025 on Cherry Red Records. A pioneering figure in the UK’s new wave and post-punk movement, Toyah has made an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with her unique voice, electrifying stage presence, and artistic versatility.

Spanning 1979-2024, Chameleon – The Very Best of Toyah includes the top 40 singles I Want To Be Free, It’s A Mystery, Thunder In The Mountains, Brave New World, Good Morning Universe, Rebel Run and Don’t Fall In Love, alongside classic cuts right up to her 2021 Top 25 album Posh Pop.

Chameleon lives up to its name and highlights Toyah’s musical longevity as a singer/actress that burst out of the punk/new wave scene in the late 1970s, became a pop icon in the 1980s and who has remained an ever-evolving creative force across five decades. Her music, which blends theatricality with powerful rock energy has earned her a devoted fan base, Gold-selling records and respect as an acclaimed live performer and songwriter. Toyah played Glastonbury Festival and Isle of Wight for two consecutive years in 2023/2024 and has amassed a staggering 144 million views on YouTube with her inventive and creative weekly videos.

Chameleon – The Very Best of Toyah will be available on 2LP, 2CD and a 3CD+Blu-Ray Deluxe Edition. Pre-order begins from Monday 23 June at www.cherryred.co.uk

The double vinyl contains 28 tracks, the 2CD edition includes 40 tracks and a deluxe 3CD+Blu-Ray edition adds a third 17-track disc of rarities and a 40-track Blu-Ray featuring Toyah’s iconic music videos and classic TV performances and concert footage from 1980-2024.

All formats include the previously unreleased track Worst In Me, the 2CD and Deluxe Edition also adds a live version of David Bowie’s Fashion performed by Toyah & Robert Fripp on their summer 2024 tour.

The album’s artwork package is awash with the striking, inventive and chameleonic images that are synonymous with Toyah. The package is presented with meticulous photography of the iconic looks Toyah Willcox crafted herself alongside the world’s very best stylists and rock photographers.

Sleevenote contributions from Shirley Manson (Garbage) and Saffron (Republica) reflect on the impact Toyah had on them personally.

• Pre-Order Chameleon – The Very Best Of Toyah on 2CD edition, 3CD+Blu-Ray Deluxe Box Set, and 2LP Gold Vinyl at Cherry Red (The editions with signed postcards will no doubt sell out almost immediately!). Read the press release/news announcement at toyahwillcox.com. Browse the 2CD/2LP tracklist/info. Browse the Deluxe Edition tracklist/info. Watch Toyah announcing the release in yesterday’s bonus Toyah At Home.

• Toyah At Home: Announcement Episode – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Have Love Will Travel – Watch… (Image © Toyah Willcox)

Toyah’s first trio of solo albums: Minx (1985), Desire (1987) and Prostitute (1988) All entered various Official Charts last week.

• Read the stats at toyahwillcox.com.

Toyah’s Wonderful World Of Weird
Strawberry Moon
An original short story
Written & read by Toyah Willcox

Just in time for the summer solstice comes a brand new short story written by and narrated by Toyah Willcox.

“I have always loved short stories, they can inhabit any world from suburbia to the fantastic. When time is short and long distances need to be travelled, the short story has taken me to places i willingly want to go to. So whether you have five minutes to spare, or you want to escape for a while…join me and my love of the unpredictable. Welcome to Toyah’s Wonderful World of Weird…”

• Listen at Toyah’s official You Tube and Facebook. Browse our other Toyah’s Wonderful World Of Weird posts, here. (Image © Toyah)

• Saturday Song: Summer Of Love (Live in Putney) – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Eye Of The Tiger – Watch… (Image © Toyah Willcox)

Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted: Really: Wednesday 25th June: 0.00am
Toyah Willcox. Series 1, episode 5. The team undergoes one of the most terrifying investigations yet when visiting Toyah Willcox, who has experienced strange activity in her home ever since she moved in.

My Mum – Isobel – was born on Friday 13th June 1941 and she died on Friday 13th June 1997, exactly 56 years later. Sometimes fact is stranger than fiction! So this Friday 13th June was a very special “Dreamscape On Tour” date for me, spending the day in the city my Mum was born in, Perth, on what would have been her 84th birthday. It was a happy day and I felt close to my Mum. Thanks to Sharon for sharing the day with me.

• See all our 2025 “tour dates” :) here! (Photos © David Fleming)

Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30: NOW 80s: Monday 16th June: 9pm
Pop legend Toyah brings 30 memorable videos featuring a cavalcade of clothing calamities from superstars including Visage, Five Star, Divine, Cher, The Jam, Bananarama, Dead Or Alive, Bucks Fizz, ABC, Depeche Mode, David Bowie, Madonna, Adam & The Ants, A Flock Of Seagulls, Roxy Music, Kajagoogoo, Duran Duran, Grace Jones, Su Pollard, Toyah herself and more in this crazy countdown! See the full Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30 playlist here.

“Well, I’ve been taking an affectionate look at fellow pop stars and their styles so I had to balance things out with that. My hair, make-up and outfit on Thunder In The Mountains was pretty crazy. But I loved it!”

Interesting info mentioned by Toyah in Saturday’s Toyah At Home included:

There’s a special Toyah At Home on Monday 23rd June, with “one of the biggest announcements” of Toyah’s career!; The two Celebrating: The Very Best Of Toyah concerts announced for October will be filmed for possible inclusion in a BBC project; Planning is already underway for An Evening With Toyah: Songs And Stories, which includes a related “most amazing” new book. (Image © Toyah Willcox)

It’s a new month and a new Toyah At Home with news on what’s been going on, what’s coming up and exciting plans for 2025 into 2026. There’s music too, with a concert performance of a track from Minx to celebrate its new picture disc vinyl release.

Toyah’s trio of solo albums: Minx (1985), Desire (1987) and Prostitute (1988) were all released on vinyl picture discs last Friday. The latter two albums were also released on 2CD in 7″ packaging. Minx had already been available on this format, having been released in 2024.

• Further info, tracklists and ordering links are all available at the Music section of toyahwillcox.com.

We Are The Mods: BBC Radio 4: Saturday 21st June: 8pm
A New Documentary. Pete Townshend, Phil Daniels and film director Franc Roddam look back on the Who’s 1973 concept album Quadrophenia and the 1978 movie adaptation. They are joined by their modern-day successors on a new ballet adaptation – lead dancer Paris Fitzpatrick, ballet director Rob Ashford, and Townshend’s partner Rachel Fuller, who has orchestrated the music for a new era.

In 1973, The Who released Quadrophrenia, an ambitious rock concept album that told the story of Jimmy, the compelling young mod struggling through the hot summer of 1964. Five years after the record release, Quadrophenia was adapted into a cult classic film. Combined, Quadrophenia defined more than one generation.

Did any of us anticipate a Quadrophenia return more than 50 years later – but this time as a ballet?

This edition of Archive on 4 compresses the many iterations and eras of Quadrophenia to consider its enduring cultural legacy. Music writer Alexis Petridis assembles conversations between the past and present: The Who’s principal songwriter Pete Townshend sits down with his partner Rachel Fuller, who has orchestrated Townshend’s music for the modern era; Phil Daniels, who famously played Jimmy in the movie, meets dancer Paris Fitzpatrick, who performs the lead in the ballet; And Franc Roddam, film director, meets Rob Ashford, ballet director.

• Toyah A Home: June 2025 – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Sharp Dressed Man – Watch… (Image © Toyah Willcox)

There’s another chance to watch Toyah guesting on Jimmy & Shivi’s Farmhouse Breakfast, which aired on Saturday morning. It’s also available to watch on ITVX. (Photos © ITV)

Jimmy & Shivi’s Farmhouse Breakfast: ITV: Friday 13th June: 5am
Toyah Willcox. Series 2, episode 8. Jimmy Doherty and Shivi Ramoutar are joined by singer, actress and presenter Toyah Willcox. It’s time to spruce up the guinea pig enclosure at the wildlife park and test out some TikTok cooking hacks back in the kitchen, while local upcycler Sarah joins the trio to show everyone how to glam up their lampshades.

Toyah’s June blog is available to read at toyahwillcox.com.

Some recent press for Toyah’s 2026 tour: An Evening With Toyah: Songs And Stories…

• Redditch & Alcester Advertiser: Toyah: 80s punk star set for Redditch Palace Theatre show – Continue…

• Bromsgrove Advertiser: Toyah: 80s punk star set for Worcestershire shows – Continue…

• We Are South Devon: Iconic punk legend Toyah brings Songs & Stories Tour to the Palace Theatre Paignton in 2026 – Continue…

• Muddy Stilettos: And why’s Toyah Willcox in Chelmsford? – Continue…

• Visit Scotland: An Evening With Toyah – Continue…

• An Evening With Toyah: Songs And Stories – Book tickets…

Toyah’s 1987 promo video for the single, Echo Beach, has been upscaled to HD format

Portrait Artist Of The Year: Sky Arts: Sunday 15th June: 1pm
Celebrities V Kids Special. Nitin Ganatra, Anita Mangan, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Toyah Willcox, Leigh Francis and Gemma Cairney join six school pupils selected as part of Sky Arts Access All Arts initiative to paint portraits of Konnie Huq, Lee Ridley and Chi-Chi Nwanoku. (Photos © Toyah Willcox)

The Chase: Celebrity Special: Challenge: Sunday 22nd June: 4pm
Bradley Walsh hosts the quiz show as four celebrities take on the Chaser. Singer Toyah Willcox, ex-footballer John Barnes, writer Germaine Greer and heavyweight boxer Audley Harrison pit their wits against one of the country’s finest quiz brains in the hope of winning thousands of pounds for their chosen charities. (Photo © ITV)

Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW Rock: Monday 16th June: 6pm
T’Pau’s Carol Decker brings a bit of Heart and Soul to a countdown of ’80s ladies who like to rock! With Joan Jett, Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks and Pat Benatar. (as well as Toyah via the Thunder In The Mountains video).

Look! Hear! | 1977 – 1981 (UK): 30 minute episodes

This teen-orientated show from the BBC covered the contemporary scene in the Midlands and was hosted by local girl (and future punk superstar) Toyah Willcox and a number of Midlands DJs, including Chris Phipps in Birmingham and John Holmes in Nottingham.

Produced from the BBC’s Pebble Mill Studios, the show introduced segments covering music, films, fashion and youth culture in general, along with a local gig guide.

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