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A newly released shot of Toyah with her Vive Le Rock Icon Award.

• See the news update at toyahwillcox.com. See the previously published photo, here. (Photo © Toyah Willcox)

Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW Rock: Saturday 4th May: 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)

Toyah will guest on an upcoming episode of the new series of Celebrity PopMaster TV on More 4. The series begins airing on Monday 13th May at 9pm. Here are a few preview screenshots from the TV ad.

Toyah pays tribute to Keith Wainwright – aka Keith at Smile.

Keith was the hairdresser/stylist who created some of Toyah’s most iconic and memorable – works of art – hairstyles:

“Dear Keith Wainwright was a great friend.

He invented my look for Derek Jarman’s movie JUBILEE. Keith also was my stylist for Echo Beach. He was a true legend and a wonderful friend.

He will be greatly missed.

Toyah xxx”

• Click on either of the photos in this post to read Toyah’s words at Toyah’s official Facebook.

(Photo of Toyah & Keith from March 2018 © Toyah Willcox)

In memory of Keith Wainwright.

Photos 1&2. Taken the day Toyah had her Blue Meaning hair cut off, and had the style that she kept for Sugar ‘n Spice and through Autumn 1980.

Photo 3. Taken the day Toyah had her Rebel Run/Love Is The Law haircut in 1983.

Photo 4. Taken the day Toyah had her Don’t Fall In Love (I Said) cut and colour in early 1985.

All of these polaroids were provided by Keith at Smile, who began cutting Toyah’s hair at the time of Jubilee and created most of Toyah’s best known hairstyles during the 80’s. These were intended for a Toyah fanzine that never happened and I was kindly allowed to add them to Dreamscape.

Please click below to view larger versions at Instagram. (Huge thanks to Keith and Andy)

Video Killed The Radio Star: Sky Arts: Thursday 2nd May: 5.30am
Toyah Willcox. (Series 7, Episode 6) An insight into the making of videos by Toyah Willcox, whose hits included It’s A Mystery, Thunder in the Mountains and I Want To Be Free.

Pointless Celebrities: Challenge: Thursday 2nd May: 11am
Music. Series 10, Episode 5. A special celebrity music edition of the general knowledge quiz in which four teams try to come up with the answers that no-one else could think of. Presented by Alexander Armstrong and co-host Richard Osman. Featuring Fish and Barbara Dickson, Nick Heyward and Toyah Willcox, Heather Small and Mari Wilson, and Jessica Taylor and Kelli Young. (Photo © BBC)

• Saturday Morning Song: It’s A Mystery (Live in Germany) – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Bobby Light My Fire – Watch… (Image © Toyah Willcox)

Guy Garvey – From The Vaults: Sky Arts: Friday 26th April: 11pm
1981. Series 3, episode 4. The Elbow frontman introduces clips from the TV archives from 1981, featuring performances by New Order, Depeche Mode, Soft Cell, Adam and the Ants, Kirsty MacColl, Kim Wilde and Toyah. Also featured are Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Madness, the Belle Stars, Dave Edmunds with the Stray Cats, and Secret Affair, and there are interviews with the Human League’s Philip Oakey, and Simon Le Bon and John Taylor from Duran Duran.

“Shake my left hand man, it’s closer to my heart!”: Robert Fripp recalls what happened when he met Jimi Hendrix

The pair met at London’s Revolution club in 1969.

King Crimson mastermind Robert Fripp has opened up about a heartwarming moment he once shared with guitar legend Jimi Hendrix.

Appearing on the music reaction channel Rob Squad Reactions alongside his wife Toyah Willcox, Fripp shares how the late rocker had sung praises of King Crimson after watching their set back in the day.

“This is the hand shaken by the hand of Jimi Hendrix,” Fripp delightly reveals, gesturing to his left hand.

• Continue reading at Guitar.Com.

Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Friday 3rd May: 5pm
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Sunday 5th May: 10am
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Monday 6th May: 1pm
Blue Marigold. Series 5, Episode 1. Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold’s mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback. Director: Giles Foster. Starring: Toyah Willcox, Ralph Bates, Sharon Duce, Helen Fraser, Billy Hamon, Edward Jewesbury.

Following the success of their Sunday Lunch YouTube series and critically acclaimed Tour of 23, Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp joined Rob Squad and the Creators and recorded a live performance to share. Watch them react to a King Crimson classic, a current track from Toyah, and a surprise heavy-rock cover.

• Watch at You Tube. See also Instagram.

Toyah was honoured at the Vive Le Rock Awards 2024 on 12th April.

“It makes me super proud for your recognition. It was an excellent night at Islington. The VLR BAND were amazing . Thank you, TOYAH XXX”

• See the news at Facebook and Instagram. (Photo © Toyah Willcox)

Just announced: Toyah & Robert are playing the Avalon Stage at Glastonbury 2024

See our news archive for more Live 2024 news and concert dates, including Isle Of Wight Festival, Deva Fest, Beautiful Days, Tartan Heart Festival, 80s Calling for Toyah & Robert.

Toyah (without Robert) plays Rebellion Festival, Music In The Park, Sign Of The Times, 80s Legends Live, as well as a number of other dates, including: Hits On The Pitch and The Torchlight Festival.

There is also two UK tours for Toyah & Robert – The Rock Summer Party and The Christmas Party Tour.

• Browse all upcoming live dates at toyahwillcox.com. See also Toyah & Robert confirmed for Glastonbury 2024, announced on the Home Page of Toyah’s official website.

Vive Le Rock Awards 2024 – A Star-Studded Evening Of Sparkling Performances!

Finally in this section, the enthusiastic and hard-working Toyah Willcox was presented with the Icon Award by Saffron Sprackling from 90’s stars Republica – it was wonderful to see the two ladies so enthusiastic and supportive of each other. Toyah’s long career in both acting and music continues to this day, with her popular ‘Sunday Lunch‘ broadcasts with husband Robert Fripp (King Crimson) garnering her many new fans across the globe since 2020’s lockdown, as well as festival appearances performing her hit songs!

• Continue reading at Punktuation! Mag. (Photo © Punktuation Mag)

Toyah’s “Warrior Rock” Double Live Album Gets Expanded Reissue

Toyah‘s 1982 double live album, Warrior Rock, is getting a long overdue remastered and expanded release. Originally released as a double album in October 1982, Warrior Rock was recorded at London’s Hammersmith Odeon across the final two nights of the tour and contained 15 songs centred around material from the band’s Top Ten albums, Anthem and The Changeling.

The album was named after the B-Side of Toyah‘s 1982 single Brave New World and features hit singles It’s A Mystery, I Want To Be Free and Thunder In The Mountains alongside fan favourites Ieya, Danced and War Boys. This expanded reissue now documents The Changeling Tour, Toyah‘s highly successful run of 25 UK concert dates in the Summer of 1982 in a more comprehensive fashion.

• Continue reading at The Punk Site. Pre-order Warrior Rock: Toyah On Tour at Cherry Red Records.

Toyah performing I Want To Be Free at the Vive Le Rock Awards on 12th April 2024. (Thanks to Piranah Pete)

• Saturday Morning Song: We Are (Live in Germany) – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Master Of Puppets – Watch… (Image © Toyah Willcox)

Exclusive: Toyah Willcox looks set for Strictly Come Dancing 2024 thanks to famous pal

Punk icon Toyah Willcox has teased she is up for joining this year’s Strictly Come Dancing lineup following her pal Angela Rippon’s success but she has one condition

Toyah Willcox has shared her hopes to take part in Strictly Come Dancing

Toyah Willcox has thrown her name into the mix to take part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

The punk icon, 65, declared she’d love to take part in the BBC dance competition following the success of her close friend Angela Rippon. Journalist and presenter Angela, 79, competed in last year’s series as she was partnered with Kai Widdrington and became the series’ oldest contestant.

Toyah exclusively told The Mirror she would like to follow in Angela’s footsteps, but admitted she wants to do it “sooner rather than later”. It comes after rumours are already swirling over who could be taking part in this year’s Strictly. The singer has been facing calls to take part in the show for years, having recently impressed fans with her moves during her social media videos alongside husband Robert Fripp.

When asked by The Mirror if she would be up for taking part, Toyah said: “Oh, God yeah. Well, I’d have to do it sooner rather than later, because I’m not gonna be able to move. I do understand how hard they work. I’m friends with Angela Rippon and she was extraordinary.”

• Continue reading at The Mirror.

Portrait Artist Of The Year: Sky Arts: Wednesday 17th April: 8pm
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.

• Toyah At Home: April 2024 – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Way Down Inside – Watch… (Image © Toyah Willcox)