Celebrity Fantasy Homes: BBC Lifestyle (Sweden)
Wednesday 20th August: 11.40am
Toyah Willcox. Series 2, Episode 2. Toyah Willcox is looking for her fantasy home in a dream location. The original punk girl has set her heart on moving to Richmond.
Toyah’s August blog is now available at The Official Toyah Willcox Website. Click below to read.
Could songs from Minx be played live this Autumn for the very first time? – An excerpt from the latest Breaking Through newsletter mentions the possibility: “The autumn live dates as previously reported will focus on the Safari catalogue with some resurrected rarities putting in an appearance. There’s also a chance that one or two (maybe even three!) selections from Minx may just make a live debut too. They will be tried in rehearsal so it’s all still to play for. It would be the first time ever they’ve been performed in a Toyah set list”.
The Vintage TV Sessions: Vintage TV: Friday 15th August: 11.00pm
Bringing you all the atmosphere, excitement and intimacy of a live gig for your viewing pleasure are our Vintage TV Sessions. And we are very proud to present, from the brilliant Bedford pub in Balham, five more awe-inspiring acts performing two songs each. Taking the stage for our third sessions are glam rocker Alvin Stardust, singer songwriters Leddra Chapman and Newton Faulkner, Gabrielle of ‘Dreams’ fame, and northern indie collective The Jar Family. Our own Toyah Willcox is your host.
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Yesterday: Monday 18th August: 2pm
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Yesterday: Tuesday 19th August: 0.00am
DJ Tony Blackburn and punk rocker Toyah Willcox take to the road, scouring the shops of York and Pickering in the hope of finding some poptastic period pieces to flog at auction.
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee: Comedy Central Extra: Saturday 16th August: 03.25am
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee: Comedy Central Extra: Thursday 21st August: 03.05am
Olivia Lee stars in this hidden camera sketch show. Deaf Bubba makes a mess of things at the marina, Door Bitch takes a punt and Elaine Caine meets Toyah Willcox.
Thunder In The Mountains is included on a new three-disc CD (and download) compilation, Rewind – The 80s Album, released this Monday, 4th August.
The soundtrack to you Rewind Festival filled summer is here… This 3CD collection features a decade of classic pop hits from some of the most talented acts and Rewind performers past and present, all laced with nothing but pure nostalgia. Including Rick Astley, Chesney Hawkes, Jason Donovan, The Human League, Go West, Kool & The Gang, Earth, Wind & Fire plus loads more.
The enduring, and classic, Thunder In The Mountains, which thanks to Nick Tauber’s amazing production skills still sounds as fresh today as it did 33 years ago, is the final track on Disc Two of the collection.
• View further info on the CD set, at the Rewind Festival website. It’s available to order/buy at Amazon.
A famous face known to millions across the country joined members of Great Malvern Rock Choir in performing a grand concert at one of the nation’s finest settings.
Singer and actress Toyah Willcox joined the Malvern group and other Rock Choirs across the West Midlands for two very special performances on Saturday, July 19 at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall.
Audience members were treated to Toyah’s classic hit ‘Mystery’ as well as Rock Choir’s performance of uplifting songs such as ‘Livin On A Prayer’, ‘Proud’ and ‘True Colours’.
• Continue reading at the Malvern Observer.
Both Toyah and Hazel O’Connor are playing at the New Quay Music Festival today.
Wales Online include the festival in their 20 terrific things to do in the wet weather this weekend.
It’s forecast to rain, but there ar.e still plenty of things happening that don’t require a brolly, from Sooty to edible art
11. New Quay Music Festival
The pretty seaside town hosts the three-day festival this weekend, with musical activities getting underway this evening. Held in the centre of New Quay, headline acts include Toyah and Hazel O’Connor.
Tickets are £10 for Friday, £20 for Saturday and Sunday or £40 for all three days – you can purchase yours online or via 01545 561143.
Toyah was a guest on Sky News Sunrise on Thursday morning, participating in the Paper Review. It’s available, until next Thursday, to anyone with Sky TV ‘On Demand’ – Just do a search for Toyah. Here’s a couple of screen caps from the programme.
• Dreamscape is sending Best Wishes to Toyah for a speedy recovery – She injured her arm yesterday.
There’s a new “Fan Of The Month” over at Sugar Rush: The Humans fansite.
Fans of The Corn Is Green may be interested in a radio version which airs next week on BBC Radio. There’s no Toyah in this, of course.
Emlyn Williams – The Corn Is Green: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Saturday 9th August: 6am/4pm
Emlyn Williams – The Corn Is Green: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Sunday 10th August: 4am
4 Extra Debut. Late 19th century Wales: A teacher is determined to win local miners over to her English ways. Stars Richard Burton. From January 1945.
