Dreamscape – Toyah Willcox Fansite

Toyah is playing a selection of festivals this Summer, including Mello, Wychwood, Here and Now and Let’s Rock Shrewsbury, among others. More info at toyahwillcox.com.

Just announced officially online – Four Gigs From #Toyah60 on sale now!

And with an extra special posting at Instagram too – Celebrating 40 years of music in her 60th year.

Toyah will perform 4 special gigs this autumn with her full band, in Manchester, Bristol, Wolverhampton and London.

Expect classics, hits & surprises. Tickets on sale now and available from TicketWeb and Stargreen.

26 Oct | Manchester Ruby Lounge
1 Nov | Bristol Fleece
2 Nov | Wolverhampton Slade Rooms
4 Nov | Islington o2 Academy

The year 2018 includes several momentous milestones for Toyah. This includes her 60th birthday and the 40th anniversary of her music career as Toyah recorded her first studio demos in 1978. These special concerts –with her full electric band– will be a celebratory retrospective including hit singles, album classics and fan favourites.

Toyah’s 1987 album Desire will be issued as a new limited edition translucent red vinyl LP on 21 April for Record Store Day 2018.

• Browse all of Toyah’s upcoming confirmed dates at her official Gig Diary at toyahwillcox.com.

Toyah plays the Wychwood Festival, being held at Cheltenham Racecourse over three days, at the beginning of June.

She will be appearing on the Main Stage on day two of the festival, on Saturday 2nd June, for a live PA.

Wychwood Festival returns to Cheltenham racecourse for its 14th annual year from the 1st to the 3rd of June, 2018.

The UK’s favourite family festival takes place within the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside, with over 100 acts performing across four stages, plus music, dance and arts workshops, a circus school and a programme of talks, debates and comedy for all ages.

With optional idyllic camping and something to satisfy all appetites, there’s no wonder Wychwood has been nominated as ‘Best Family Festival’ each year at the UK Festival awards.

From punk princess to cult stage actress to high priestess of TV, Toyah Willcox is a uniquely gifted performer and an inextinguishable flame. Charismatic, outspoken and impossible to categorise, she is one of Britain’s iconic household names – an award-winning rock legend as well as a much-loved stage/screen actress and music composer.

In a career spanning over 40 years Toyah has amassed thirteen top 40 singles, recorded twenty-four albums, written two books, appeared in over forty stage plays, acted in twenty feature films and presented hundreds of television programmes.

2018 sees a major year of celebration for Toyah as she celebrates her 60th birthday and 40th anniversary of her music career. Her 1987 album Desire (featuring guest playing from Robert Fripp and Ronnie Wood) will be issued as a new limited edition translucent red vinyl LP on 21 April for Record Store Day 2018.

• Continue reading at the Wychwood Festival website. Further info at Toyah’s Gig Diary at toyahwillcox.com.

Happy Easter Sunday! Here’s a mini-gallery of great photos from Toyah’s gig in Northampton last night. Please click below to view larger versions. (Photos © Ian Davis)

Set-List: Good Morning Universe, We Are, Be Proud Be Loud (Be Heard), Neon Womb, Thunder In The Mountains, Race Through Space, Our Movie, Echo Beach, Obsolete, Jungles Of Jupiter, Rebel Run, The Packt, Brave New World, Rebel Yell, It’s A Mystery, Danced, Sensational, I Want To Be Free, Encore: Demolition Men, Ieya.

Toyah plays a full-band gig in Northampton tonight, at The Roadmender – with “tons of Toyah classics” on the set-list. There are still a few tickets left, click below to buy…

Toyah, tributes and a legend this April at Artrix.

R&B legend Georgie Fame, pop icon Toyah Willcox and a great selection of tribute acts are amongst the highlights for music fans at Bromsgrove’s Artrix Arts Centre this April.

Saturday 28th April sees household name and pop icon Toyah Willcox come to Artrix with her Acoustic, Up Close & Personal Tour. This lively, entertaining and revealing show comes in the form of Toyah performing an unplugged set of her well-loved hits, alongside recalling stories from her colourful thirty-five year career.

• Continue reading at The Birmingham Press. Visit toyahwillcox.com for all confirmed 2018 dates and appearances in Toyah’s Official Gig Diary.

Celebrate as the Pride of Bury comes to town

The second Bury Pride takes place on Saturday 7 April and promises to be another fun-packed celebration of diversity.

Pop icon Toyah Willcox is the headline attraction on this colourful occasion which features music, food, entertainment and a walking rainbow through the town centre. Tickets for Bury Pride are free and are available at www.bury.gov.uk/BuryPride, where you can also download the Pride Programme with all the information about the sponsors and the activities during the day.

The main stage, outside Bury Town Hall: Headlining will be Toyah Willcox who will be performing with a full band. The outdoor stage will also host the Manchester Gay and Lesbian Chorus, Divas in Denial, Laura Jane Butler as Amy Winehouse and fire eaters Utopia UK, all compered by our host Miss Sal Ford.

• Continue reading at Bury Council – My News Desk. Visit Toyah’s 2018 Gig Diary at toyahwillcox.com for all confirmed dates and appearances.

Toyah is busy, busy, busy in her big birthday year, with numerous gigs, festivals and personal appearances. She played a 30-minute set at the 80’s Weekender – 48 Hour Party last week in Camber Sands alongside Chesney Hawkes, Tight Fit, Hazell Dean and a variety of tribute bands. Thanks to Brian for this great shot from the gig. Click below for the full/larger version. (Photo © Brian Marsh Photography)

• Toyah Live 2018: Browse Toyah’s official gig diary of confirmed concerts and appearances at toyahwillcox.com…

• Hertfordshire Mercury: Saffron Walden’s Audley End House to be transported back to the 80’s with Here and Now festival featuring Jason Donovan, Midge Ure and more: Jason Donovan, Midge Ure, Five Star, Hot Chocolate, Altered Images, T’Pau and Toyah Willcox will all play their hits during this extravaganza of 80’s pop music  – Continue reading at Hertfordshire Mercury…

• Bishop’s Stortford Independent: Stars of the 80s come out for summer concert at Audley End: Some of the most beloved pop music icons from the 1980s will come together for an open-air concert at Audley End House & Gardens this summer. Jason Donovan, Midge Ure, Five Star, Hot Chocolate, Altered Images, T’Pau and Toyah are the magnificent seven acts that make up the bill for Here And Now – Back To The 80s on Friday, July 13 – Continue reading at Bishop’s Stortford Independent…

• What’s On Darlington: PIMM Productions Showcase Evening ft. Toyah Willcox: Darlington Film Club hosts an evening showcasing short films from local award-winning film company PIMM Productions. Among the cast members in their new film is the one and only Toyah Willcox. Toyah will be joining the Q&A to discuss the film, as well as questions on her own career in film, TV and music – Continue reading at What’s On Darlington…

Singer and actress Toyah Willcox will be the star guest at a charity event at the New Vic Theatre

Toyah Willcox will be the guest performer at a fund-raising 80s night.

Newcastle-based engineering firm KMF has organised the event, which is being staged at The New Vic Theatre. Eric’s 80s Night on Monday, March 19 will include an 80s band led by David Graham as Eric followed by a performance by Toyah.

Dressing up in 80s costumes is encouraged and there will be a raffle and auction. VIP tickets are available for a meet and greet with Toyah.

• Continue reading at The Sentinel. Browse Toyah’s 2018 Gig Diary at toyahwillcox.com for all confirmed dates.

KMF present a Fundraising Concert: Eric’s ’80s Night with Special Guest Toyah Willcox

KMF Group invites you to join us for a night of some of the best hits of the ’80s with New Vic Favourite, Eric (David Graham) and very special guest, Toyah Willcox!

This evening is a fundraising event in aid of Donna Louise, DougieMac and the New Vic Theatre.

Dress to impress (for the ’80s) Evening includes a mega raffle & auction

SPECIAL VIP TICKET AVAILABLE: £50: With our special VIP ticket, join us pre-show in our Lounge for drinks & nibbles, and the chance to meet Toyah Willcox.

• Further info/Book tickets here. Browse Toyah’s 2018 Gig Diary at toyahwillcox.com for all confirmed dates.

Toyah Willcox to perform at Jack Up The 80s 2018

Pop sensation Toyah Willcox is set to join T’Pau and Leo Sayer at Jack Up The 80s 2018.

The award-winning rock legend, stage/screen actress, and music composer, has enjoyed a career spanning over 35 years. She has amassed 13 Top 40 singles, recorded 24 albums and toured across the world.

Organisers said “We’re really thrilled, Toyah was a major force of the UK music scene in the 1980s and has remained a well-respected contemporary artist.

“She is renowned for her lively, energetic stage performances during which festival-goers can expect to hear hit singles It’s a Mystery, Thunder in the Mountains, I Want to be Free, Good Morning Universe, Brave New World and Rebel Run.”

• Continue reading at the Isle of Wight County Press. Browse Toyah’s confirmed gig dates and festival appearances for 2018 at toyahwillcox.com.

Pop Punk Princess Toyah Willcox Joins Jack Up The 80s Line Up

One of the most iconic artists of the decade, a regular on Top of the Pops and star of countless TV shows, charismatic Toyah Willcox is set to join hit makers T’Pau and Leo Sayer at Jack Up The 80s next August.

From punk princess to cult stage actress, Toyah is a uniquely gifted performer and an inextinguishable flame. She is one of Britain’s iconic household names, an award-winning rock legend as well as a much-loved stage/screen actress and music composer. In a career spanning over 35 years she has amassed 13 Top 40 singles, recorded 24 albums and toured live across the world.

Jack Up The 80s volume 6 will take place over the weekend of 11th and 12th August and this will be the festival’s second year at its new home Smallbrook Stadium in Ryde.

Owing to the success of the event earlier this year which saw sell-out crowds, 2018 tickets will be strictly limited. Mainstream Early Bird tickets go on sale on Monday 22nd January and will be available to purchase from www.jackupthe80s.co.uk.

• Continue reading at Island Echo. Browse Toyah’s confirmed gig dates and festival appearances for 2018 at toyahwillcox.com.

Toyah, Leo Sayer, and T’Pau are the first acts confirmed for retro festival Jack Up the 80s which will take place at Smallbrook Stadium, Ryde, Isle of Wight from Saturday 11th to Sunday 12th August 2018.

The festival raises funds for local charities and good causes on the Isle of Wight, having raised £20,000 in the past two years alone.

Many more acts will be announced in the coming weeks and months. Early bird tickets go on sale on Monday 22nd January and we’ll have links to buy at that time.

• Continue reading at efestivals.co.uk. Browse Toyah’s confirmed gig dates and festival appearances for 2018 at toyahwillcox.com.

1980s music icons Lloyd Cole and Toyah Willcox confirm gigs for Teesside venue

Toyah and Lloyd Cole to play Yarm’s Princess Alexandra Auditorium within a week of each other in February wo huge music names from the 1980s and 1990s have confirmed gigs at a Teesside venue.

Lloyd Cole, who wrote some of the classic hits of his generation, has announced a date at Yarm’s Princess Alexandra Auditorium on Saturday, February 24 next year. … The Lloyd Cole gig comes the week after a show by another iconic 1980s musician – Toyah Willcox. The “It’s A Mystery” singer – who is becoming a regular visitor to Teesside and even dropped in for a pie at Guisborough’s Pie in the Sky cafe last year before playing Middlesbrough’s Longlands Club – plays the Yarm venue on Saturday, February 17.

• Continue reading at Gazette Live.