80’s star Toyah Willcox issues special message to Blackpool music fans ahead of Blackpool’s 80s Weekender
Taking place on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September, the event will celebrate one of music’s most influential decades with performances from some of the biggest names of the era. Toyah will appear alongside ABC, Kim Wilde, Go West, The Christians, Katrina, Johnny Hates Jazz and Hue & Cry.
80’s superstar Toyah Willcox has issued a special message to music fans in Blackpool.
The singer songwriter is heading to the resort in September as headliner of the Blackpool 80s Weekender in September.
She joins a star-studded line-up of iconic artists who will take to the stage at Blackpool Winter Gardens for two days of live music, entertainment and nostalgia.
• Continue reading at Blackpool Gazette. Browse all of Toyah’s upcoming confirmed 2026 live dates at toyahwillcox.com.
• Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Sedated – Watch… (Image © Toyah)
Had a lovely day in Dundee last week, with visits to the, amazing, V&A, Dundee Waterfront, Market restaurant, Old Bank Bar, and lots of sightseeing around the city. Enjoyed a fab meal with Sharon’s Mum and Dad, Irene and Bob. Lots of good chat, great company and lovely weather. Felt like I was on holiday for the day. Brilliant!
PS. We also had the weather to wear our Ieya shirts!! Very eye-catching and attention-grabbing haha!! (Huge thanks to Peter for those)
• See Dreamscape’s other 2026 “tour dates” :) here! (Photos © David Fleming)
2026 marks the 50th year of Toyah’s career! Her very first professional job, playing the role of Sue in the BBC’s “Second City First” television play, Glitter, aired in November 1976 – having been filmed in 1975.
Dreamscape has 26+ years of Toyah news in our archives, but this isn’t only a news site – There are also tons of retro, and not so retro, Toyah career features – celebrating albums, eras, releases, significant Toyah “moments” and much more – to browse and read!
• Browse all of Dreamscape’s 2026 Toyah 50 posts. NB. The term “Toyah Eras” is one I’ve used for many years, on this website and in Toyah Fanzine, but lately I’ve been thinking about it more, so watch this space for more on this idea!
Quadrophenia: Film4: Friday 24th July: 9pm
The Who wrote and produced this energetic story of a young man disillusioned with his life in 1960s London. Phil Daniels excels as the alienated anti-hero Jimmy Cooper. Director: Franc Roddam. Starring: Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Toyah Willcox, Philip Davis, Mark Wingett, Sting, and Ray Winstone.
Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted: Really: Saturday 25th July: 10pm
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. (Photo © Discovery)
• Toyah At Home (July 2026) – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Yummy Yummy Yummy – Watch… (Image © Toyah)
Celebrity Catchphrase: Challenge: Saturday 18th July: 12pm
Stephen Mulhern hosts a celebrity special of the classic game show, with Nicola Coughlan, Stephen Mangan and Toyah Willcox all trying to say what they see as they guess well-known phrases for the chance to win a £50,000 jackpot for their chosen charity. (Screenshot © ITV)
We had a fun night out in Glasgow last weekend, with a little nod to Toyah and Dreamscape, as a rare and unheard (and amazing) version of the iconic song had been included in Toyah At Home earlier that day.
• See Dreamscape’s other 2026 “tour dates” :) here! (Photos © David Fleming)
2026 marks the 50th year of Toyah’s career! Her very first professional job, playing the role of Sue in the BBC’s “Second City First” television play, Glitter, aired in November 1976 – having been filmed in 1975.
The Blue Meaning is an album, and Toyah era, that continues to intrigue even some 46 years after the release of the album. It could be said it’s captivated even more listeners over the past five years – with the deluxe Cherry Red reissue in 2021 truly celebrating the magnificent 1980 studio album in glorious style (and content).
• In 2020 Dreamscape celebrated 40 years of The Blue Meaning, and it’s ever lasting magnificence via this feature… Browse all of our Toyah 50 posts.
Tune in to Toyah At Home on Saturday 4th July 2026 to hear something you’ve not heard before. A preview of a previously unheard track, newly mixed by Joel Bogen, from the Revelations 5CD box set.
• Watch Toyah At Home at 11am (BST) at YouTube. Pre-order Revelations at Cherry Red.. (Amazing 1983 Love Is The Law era photo © Cherry Red)
Toyah has four exciting live dates scheduled for December 2026… Watch Toyah talk about her Christmas Party Tour, in particular the date at London’s Union Chapel, here.
• Browse further info on Toyah’s Christmas Party Tour and find ticket links at toyahwillcox.com. (Screenshots from a video that is © Toyah)
Just announced 1st July: Toyah is playing Hitchin Live at the Priory on Thursday 27th August with The Human League and Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals.
• Browse all of Toyah’s upcoming confirmed 2026 live dates, including Toyah’s Christmas Party gigs, at toyahwillcox.com.
• Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Crazy Horses – Watch…
Press for Toyah & Robert’s new Sunday Lunch. This week covering The Osmonds. (Image © Toyah)
• Brave Words: Robert Fripp And Toyah Cover The Osmonds Classic “Crazy Horses” For Sunday Lunch – Continue…
• DGM Live: Toyah & Robert’s Weekend – Continue…
The 1981 POWER Hour!: NOW 80s: Wednesday 8th July: 7pm
60 minutes of power pop & rock! Earplugs at the ready as we rewind to 1981 with Toyah, Genesis, Rick Springfield & Meat Loaf.
The Drought Of 1975: 5: Sunday 12th July: 5.35pm
Beginning in May 1975, Britain was gripped by a record-breaking spell of erratic weather that stretched for 16 long months. This extraordinary period culminated in the Standpipe Drought of 1976, where across the country thousands of households had to rely on communal outdoor taps for their water. Featuring archive footage and first-hand accounts from famous faces including John Kettley, Toyah Willcox, Don Letts, Tony Blackburn, Ann Widdecombe and Neil Kinnock, this documentary tells the compelling story of the drought and its enduring legacy.
Toyah’s Blog for July is a Vlog with lots of news, as well as an update on the progress of Toyah’s new album. There are also cameos from Robert (Fripp) and (gorgeous rabbit) Eno, and the fab pigeon family (I love all bird but it’s great to see pigeons being nurtured for a change rather than how most humans treat them!!). Watch at toyahwillcox.com. (Screenshot from a video that is © Toyah)
Minder: That’s TV: Saturday 4th July: 0.55am
All Mod Cons. Series 2, Episode 8. Terry tries to help his friend Kate evict some unwanted tenants, but comes to doubt her motives. Meanwhile, Arthur is desperate to get into the property market and tries to sell Terry’s flat without telling him. Guest starring Toyah Willcox and Simon Cadell. Director: Ian Sharp. Also starring: George Cole, Dennis Waterman, Peter Childs, George Layton, Patrick Malahide, Michael Troughton.
The Chase: Celebrity Special: Challenge: Saturday 11th July: 9pm
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.
This Is Money have re-published their Toyah interview from September 2024:
New Strictly star Toyah Willcox: Letting other people manage my money was a big mistake
Toyah Willcox has made waves as a singer in a career lasting almost 50 years.
She has made several number-one albums and stormed the charts in the Eighties with singles including It’s A Mystery and I Want To Be Free.
She has also made her mark as an actress, starring on stage in the award-winning Three Men On A Horse, and film credits include The Tempest and Quadrophenia.
Toyah, 66, has been married to musician Robert Fripp since 1986 and they live in Worcester. She is now on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, partnered with professional dancer Neil Jones.
• Continue reading at This Is Money.
There’s a new Sunday Lunch today… (Image © Toyah)
