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.
Secret Diary Of A Call Girl: Sony TV: Tuesday 5th August: 10.35pm
Series One. Episode Two. Belle finds herself in a difficult situation when she meets an attractive author at a sex party. He is not the man she came with – should she ditch the client who brought her, or remain professional? Starring: Billie Piper, Toyah Willcox, Aleksandar Mikic, Jamie Sives, Aislinn Sands and Scarlette O’Harlette.
Sunday night’s John Shuttleworth’s Lounge Music, which included Toyah as a guest, is now available to listen to at BBC iPlayer.
The show is also repeated on BBC Radio 4 Extra on Friday morning. (Photo © Toyah Willcox Ltd)
John Shuttleworth’s Lounge Music:
BBC Radio 4 Extra: Friday 1st August: 7.30am
John Shuttleworth invites musical guests to his Sheffield home to sing one of his songs and one of their own, if they are lucky. 3: Mary is not happy, as John has invited Toyah Willcox to the lounge and she is worried that Toyah will live up to her wild 80s image and wreak havoc in the house.
• Toyah is also mentioned in this new article: The Independent: Graham Fellows: ‘I can’t do John Shuttleworth for ever’ – Read here…
The latest issue of Breaking Through, Toyah’s Official Newsletter, was mailed to subscribers on Thursday. As always it includes lots of news, with info on gigs, TV appearances, books, DVDs (The Official Toyah site now has its own dedicated Toyah Shop) and more. There’s also an interesting look back at Toyah At The Rainbow and four free Toyah songs to download.
• Subscribe: Sign up to ‘Breaking Through’, to receive regular newsletter updates, here.
An exclusive new photo book has been made available by Ilse Ruppert, featuring never before published, and frankly quite amazing, photos of Toyah. These photos were taken by llse whilst Toyah was on a German promotional trip to Hamburg for The Blue Meaning album in 1980.
You can buy the book online at blurb which also carries a preview of the full content.
• The book is only available via blurb and the link will only be available for a short period. (Info Source: Breaking Through)
• SohoCreate: What Does Creativity Mean To You? (SohoCreate 2014). Includes Toyah – View here…
• Classic Pop: Win tickets to see Toyah on the Songs From The Intergalactic Ranch House Tour – Details here…
• Cat Machine: Format Rules: Thankfully lot of the bands I was really into were very conscientious when it came to giving their fans value for money. During the Safari years and at the peak of her chart success Toyah was constantly determined not to rip fans off – Continue reading…
• Vampires Rock: A gallery of photos from a few years ago (Page Two of the gallery – Thanks to William Gray) – View here…
• Shropshire Star: Osfest apology after Faith pulls out: Paloma Faith today apologised to people who had bought tickets for Osfest after pulling out with less than a month to go to the event… A host of other well-known names will be at the festival at the Oswestry Showground, including Union J and Luke Friend, Toyah and the Bay City Rollers – Continue reading…
Toyah’s new Artist Central page at Amazon UK…
Another recording of Toyah with Rock Choir, at Birmingham Symphony Hall last weekend… A little less “Somewhere in the distance…” than the previous one. (Thanks to Janine)
The line up for this year’s Pointless Celebrities series has been announced by BBC One. Beginning with an August 9th comedy special, the upcoming series will feature different themes each week. Toyah will guest (her second appearance) in the third show of the new series.
Pointless Celebrities: BBC 1: Saturday 23rd August: Time tbc
Music. Featuring Antony Costa (Blue) & Scott Robinson (5IVE), Carol Decker & Limahl, Dave Hill (Slade) & Dave Bartram (Showaddywaddy) and Mark King (Level 42) & Toyah Willcox.
Toyah will be guesting on a future edition of the new ITV show Who’s Doing the Dishes? She recently tweeted about filming with Brian McFadden. Dates and times unknown at present.
Brian McFadden is hosting a new ITV daytime show. Who’s Doing the Dishes? will feature four diners trying to guess which celebrity’s house they’re in and whose food they’re eating each day for a week. Each episode will see a different celebrity cooking up meals for their guests, while the host will watch from the kitchen via a monitor.
Stourbridge choir members join Toyah at fundraising concert
Stourbridge Rock Choir members joined forces with punk legend Toyah Willcox at a concert in Birmingham.
Singers from the town group formed part of the Midlands Rock Choir who took to the stage for a fundraising concert at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on Saturday July 19.
Choir leader, Christa Hugo, who runs weekly Rock Choir sessions in Stourbridge, was thrilled with her choir members’ performance.
• Continue reading at Stourbridge News.
News just in from promoter of York show. This Thursday’s acoustic gig at The Duchess York has been re-scheduled. New date not confirmed but later in year. Refunds can be sought though from original place of purchase in meantime if need be. Friday’s acoustic show at Settle Victoria Hall is all confirmed and going ahead as planned. Apologies for any inconvenience. (News Source: Official Toyah at Facebook)
