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Confirmed to be titled Future Dreaming, Toyah’s first studio album since 2021’s Posh Pop is completed and should be released soon…

• See an update at toyahwillcox.com.

August is upon us and it means a new episode of Toyah At Home. Toyah is at The Mill and shares updates on how the new album is progressing, what’s coming up and there’s a sneak peek at the Revelations B-Sides & Rarities release out on 21 August. Pre-order Revelations at Cherry Red.

Favourite Singers With Nick Heyward: NOW 80s: Sunday 9th August: 7am
Favourite Singers With Nick Heyward: NOW 80s: Sunday 16th August: 7am
Mr Favourite Shirts is back on NOW 80s – this time he selects his Favourite Singers! Including some who influenced him the most such as David Byrne & XTC’s Andy Partridge.

Celebrity Fantasy Homes: Really: Monday 10th August: 6am
Toyah (Series 2, Episode 2). Celebrities hunt for a new home. Gaby Roslin helps the original punk-pop princess Toyah Willcox search for a second home, in Richmond upon Thames, with a budget of £650,000.

We had a great day in our glorious capital, taking photos on Princes Street with an ace view of Edinburgh Castle, breakfast at The Caley Picture House, a bit of exploring around the city, an absolutely amazing afternoon tea in the gorgeous TigerLily (definitely going back there very soon!), and rounding off a lovely day in Edinburgh’s long-running gay hot spot, CC Blooms. Yet another fun day out.

• See Dreamscape’s other 2026 “tour dates” :) here! (Photos © David Fleming)

Minder: That’s TV: Saturday 15th August: 7.55pm
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 Drought Of 1975: 5: Friday 14th August: 9pm
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.

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Challenge: Wednesday 5th August: 4.45pm
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Challenge: Thursday 6th August: 11am
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Challenge: Saturday 15th August: 11am
Series 1, Episode 4. Tony Blackburn and Toyah Willcox take to the road with antiques experts Charlie Ross and Charles Hanson. Their journey starts in the historic town of York and ends up with an auction in Stansted, Essex. (Photo © BBC)

Steve… A Strange Life: BBC Radio Wales: Friday 31st July: 6.30pm
Steve… A Strange Life: BBC Radio Wales: Sunday 2nd August: 6am
Steve… A Strange Life: BBC Radio Wales: Monday 3rd August: 6.30am
New 2025. Toyah Willcox explores the life of pop and fashion icon Steve Strange, a star who competed with David Bowie in the 1980s as the New Romantic scene took off.

• Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – The Beast – Watch… (Image © Toyah)

Brian and I had a fantastic day out for Glasgow Pride in a very busy city centre. We even managed to do some Toyah spotting at HMV. A really busy but brilliant day!

• See Dreamscape’s other 2026 “tour dates” :) here! (Photos © David Fleming)

• Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Can’t Stop – Watch… (Image © Toyah)

Minder: ITV4: Thursday 30th July: 5.55pm
Minder: ITV4: Thursday 6th August: 1.05am
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.

Alec, Sharon and I had an amazing day out in Glasgow a couple of weeks ago, which included a fab meal at The Ivy, a trip along to glorious Glasgow Green and lots of laughs for most of the day!

• See Dreamscape’s other 2026 “tour dates” :) here! (Photos © David Fleming)

Celebrity Lingo: ITV Quiz: Friday 7th August: 9pm
Celebrity Lingo: ITV Quiz: Saturday 8th August: 3pm
Series 2, Episode 3. Adil Ray hosts the game of words as Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway and This Morning’s Ashley James battle singers Toyah Willcox and Carol Decker to win big money for charity.

Celebrity Fantasy Homes: Really: Monday 10th August: 6am
Toyah (Series 2, Episode 2). Celebrities hunt for a new home. Gaby Roslin helps the original punk-pop princess Toyah Willcox search for a second home, in Richmond upon Thames, with a budget of £650,000.

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.