Toyah & Justin Hawkins (The Darkness) with Spike Edney’s The SAS Band performing Sweet Child O’ Mine (Guns n Roses cover) live at Shepherds Bush Empire, London on 14th September 2019. (Thanks to KrisLW)
Sensational photo of Toyah, Madeline Bell, Patti Russo and The Fabbagirls, from last night’s 25 Riff Tour date by The SAS Band at The Guild Hall in Portsmouth. Toyah, and a host of others including a surprise guest are also playing another date tomorrow night at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London. (Photo © Susie Webb of The Fabbagirls)
Toyah and Fuzzbox among the stars at this weekend’s Whitwell Festival of Music
Whitwell Festival of Music is a not-for-profit, volunteer- run event that is now in its 11th year.
Well- respected on the festival circuit, this year will see British music icon Toyah as the headline act on Saturday. Friday night’s headliner is Tony Wright of Terrorvision fame.
• Continue reading at the Derbyshire Times. A limited number (50) of tickets will be available on the gate on Saturday from 1pm – get there early!
Toyah – as part of The SAS Band All Star line-up – appears with Midge Ure and Tony Hadley on the 25 Riff Tour, at the Guild Hall, Portsmouth, the first of two the anniversary gigs, on Thursday 12th September.
The second gig takes place a couple of days later, at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London on Saturday 14th September.
Numerous other guests have also been previously announced for the SAS Band 25th Anniversary tour dates, taking place between September and December this year.
The SAS Band tweeted: Coming up Thur 12 Sept. Toyah appears live alongside @midgeure1 @TheTonyHadley & more with @SpikesSASBand on The 25 Riff Tour at #Portsmouth @PortsmouthGhall.
• Further info on the tour and ticket links are available at sasband.com.
The first date of the Crimson Queen Tour 2019 is just weeks away.
Toyah’s autumn concerts tour will see her celebrate and perform material from her re-imagined double album In The Court Of The Crimson Queen, released by Edsel Records on 12 April 2019. The album, written and arranged by Toyah Willcox and Simon Darlow, presents a collection of finely honed songcraft, killer hooks and brings together two lifetimes of performing, writing and producing music.
This concert will see Toyah present songs from the album including lead single Sensational and the epic album opener Dance In The Hurricane alongside instantly recognisable classics from her revered catalogue of hit singles, live favourites and renowned album tracks. Simon Darlow will also join Toyah on stage at some of the tour dates.
• Further info and Crimson Queen Tour ticket links available at toyahwillcox.com. Check out our In The Court Of The Crimson Queen news archive here.
Toyah onstage at Evoke Festival 2019 on Friday 12th July. Thanks to John for these great photos of Toyah from just one of many gigs and festivals this Summer. (Photos © John Weston)
Great shots of Toyah onstage at W-Fest 2019 in Belgium on Friday 16th August. Thanks to Johny for these amazing photos of Toyah’s live Belgian debut. (Photos © Johny Vermeiren)
Toyah will play Morecambe Carnival Festival Weekend 2019 on Sunday 11th August. Click below for more info.
Toyah has numerous live appearances coming up over the next few months, including a gig at the O2 Academy, Newcastle on 22nd June, and an appearance with The SAS Band on their 25 Riff Tour at the O2 Empire in Shepherd’s Bush, London on 14th September. Visit Toyah’s Official Gigs page for full details on these and many more.
Toyah has numerous festival appearances coming up over the next few months, including the Forever Young Festival, taking place in Dublin on 7th July and the Whitewell Festival on 7th September. Visit Toyah’s Official Gigs page for full details on these and many more.
Fantastic photos of Toyah from last Sunday’s gig at the Theatre Royal, Winchester.
Set One: Dance In The Hurricane, 21st Century Supersister, Good Morning Universe, Thunder In The Mountains, We Are, Obsolete, Neon Womb, Telepathic Lover, It’s A Mystery
Set Two: Echo Beach, Rebel Run, Brave New World, Be Proud Be Loud (Be Heard), These Boots Are Made For Walkin’, Who Let The Beast Out, Danced, Sensational, I Want To Be Free – Encore: Angel & Me, Ieya
• Thanks to Ian Davis for the photos and setlist info. Photos © Ian Davis – Please click on these to view larger versions, and more, at Dreamscape’s Gallery.
Toyah plays Colne Muni Theatre on 21st June, part of Pendle Summer Solstice. Join us this June for an eclectic mix of live performances from Toyah, Kelly Llorenna, Tina Cousins, Kim Syms, Blue Pearl, BMW and legendary Manchester DJ, Little Miss Natalie. Plus, celebrated psychic mediums Jason D Rothwell and Gloria Kaye. Click below to book tickets.
Toyah Willcox will be performing at Morecambe Carnival along with a line-up of popular bands and singers.
Actor and quirky 80s pop goddess Toyah will be giving an amazing acoustic performance of her huge hits and some tracks from her acclaimed new album.
The main stage on Saturday August 10 is back for its second year once again hosted by Greg Lambert and Darren Milby.
Liverpudlian superstars The Christians will be headlining and performing all their huge hits such as ‘Ideal world’ and many more.
• Continue reading at The Visitor.
One of Britain’s most iconic household names, singer Toyah Willcox, celebrates 40 years in show business with a show at the Theatre Royal Winchester on Sunday 26 May.
The original punk princess, this charismatic and outspoken performer’s show is a retrospective look over a career spanning four decades that saw her amass 13 Top 40 singles, and record 24 albums.
The vibrant production, which features a full electric band, will mark the 40th anniversary of the release of her first single and studio album, and celebrate her hits, album classics and fan favourites.
… Toyah Willcox will be at Theatre Royal Winchester on Sunday 26 May, at 7.30pm.
• Continue reading at Eastleigh News. See further info on this gig at toyahwillcox.com.
Toyah plays an Acoustic, Up Close & Personal date this evening at St. John’s Church in Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey. See her tweet about the gig by clicking below.
• Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30 – a 150-minute video pop fest – Pop legend Toyah brings 30 memorable videos featuring a cavalcade of clothing calamities from superstars including Bowie, Madonna, Adam Ant and many more in this crazy countdown! – is repeated this morning on NOW 80s, beginning at 9am…
• Now 80s: Look out for other Toyah music on this great channel. I’ve spotted the videos for Thunder In The Mountains, I Want To Be Free and, even, Sensational (which isn’t an 80s track) being played during various shows recently…
• Live 2019: Toyah played Harpenden Public Hall last night. “Ready to Bank Holiday Rock” – See Toyah’s tweet…
• Thunder In The Highlands @ The Church, Dundee: Watch 15 videos from last weekend’s tour – Courtesy of the Toyah Fan Videos You Tube channel…
• Thunder In The Highlands: Songs played on the four-date tour: Dance In The Hurricane, Who Let The Beast Out, Good Morning Universe, We Are, Neon Womb, All In A Rage, Be Proud Be Loud (Be Heard), Telepathic Lover, Angel and Me, Thunder In The Mountains, Rebel Run, It’s A Mystery, Sensational, Come, Brave New World, Echo Beach, 21st Century Supersister, Latex Messiah (Viva La Rebel In You), Danced, I Want To Be Free, Ieya…
• Mumble Music: The Divine Toyah: The Thunder In The Highlands Tour, Edinburgh Liquid Room 25.04.19 – A fan opinion piece plus review of Toyah’s Edinburgh gig – Continue reading…
• Official Charts: In The Court Of the Crimson Queen spends its third week in the Official UK Charts Rock & Metal Albums Top 30.
CONCERT REVIEW: TOYAH with support from THE MEDIA WHORES – The Church. Dundee – April, 2019
The Church in Dundee is not large in size but full of character and given the capacity is less than 400, this was always going to be an intimate gig and the chance to experience a Goddess of Rock at close quarters.
First up on stage were The Media Whores a 4 piece post-punk band from central Scotland.
… With only a short break and time to replenish one’s glasses it was time for Toyah. The soundsystem, hit the intro ‘Every girl born is the queen of her own domain’ so let’s Dance in the Hurricane, a new track included in Toyah’s repackaged album and 2CD package In The Court Of The Crimson Queen.
The track is quality and so was Toyah, elegantly dressed in a tight fitting shiny golden dress and loaded with neck and wrist jewellery. The heavy drumming on this track excites as Toyah twists and turns to the beat.
• Continue reading at Patchchord News.
Toyah has been announced as part of The SAS Band All Star line-up on the 25 Riff Tour, at two of the anniversary gigs – playing at The Guild Hall, Portsmouth on Thursday 12th September and O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London on Saturday 14th September.
Numerous other guests have also been announced for the tour dates, taking place between September and December this year.
The SAS Band tweeted: We are delighted to announce that Punk Princess, @toyahofficial is joining #SASBand25RiffTour for our @PortsmouthGhall show 12th Sept, & @o2sbe show in aid of @MPT 14th Sept.
• Further info on the tour and ticket links are available at sasband.com.
Tonight Toyah plays the first of four gigs in Scotland – the Thunder In The Highlands Tour – premiering at the fantastic Liquid Room in Edinburgh, with gigs in Dundee, Inverness and Glasgow following over consecutive nights. She tweeted: “Boxes & boxes of things on the way for the merch stall at tonight’s Edinburgh gig! First night of the tour“. (Photos © Official Toyah)
Edinburgh’s The Liquid Room is ready for Toyah tonight, and vice versa… She tweeted: “So excited 2 b opening tour at Liquid Rooms Edinburgh 2nte. Let’s Rock“.
