Something I’m working on for inclusion in the new fanzines… A huge, celebratory feature on – in my humble opinion the most iconic moment in music history – Toyah’s Brave New World. I’ve covered and featured BNW in the fanzine (and on this website) many times previously but the new extended cut of the video has brought fresh inspiration and a timely reminder – not that I need to be reminded – of how truly iconic the imagery, song and era is….
The Drought Of 1975: Channel 5: Saturday 30th August: 7.30pm
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.
Welcome to a catch up of Toyah news and happenings for the past five weeks. My beautiful cat, George, died on 25th July at the age of 24 and I took a short break away from online work. George was a huge part of my life for more than two decades, such a gentle soul, and I’ll miss him more than I could ever articulate here x
Toyah’s August blog is available at toyahwillcox.com. “I am having a fantastic time promoting CHAMELEON and it’s really lovely that everyone is enjoying this very special album”.
All next week, Toyah chooses her ‘Tracks of My Years’ on BBC Radio 2 with Vernon Kay (Gary Davies sits on for Vernon on Monday’s show).
Vernon Kay Show: BBC Radio 2: Mon – Fri: 9.30am Toyah. Toyah chooses her Tracks Of My Years. 80s icon Toyah takes us on her 10-song journey all this week on Tracks Of My Years.
Announcing the first issues of Dreamscape TOYAH Fanzine for almost a year…
I’ve had a fair amount of “Indecision” this year on how to proceed with the fanzine – which is now in its 14th year and 63 issues! – and have had numerous ideas including issues exclusively celebrating particular years from Toyah’s career, issues celebrating the pop icon aspect of Toyah as an artist, issues focusing solely(!) on each incarnation of the Toyah band. All that and a few other ideas, and I did create covers for some of these ideas through the past year.
Then Chameleon: The Very Best Of Toyah was announced and all those ideas had to be put on the backburner… More info on the new issues soon, but here’s a preview of one of the covers (alongside me attempting to look like a human!)
Toyah has been confirmed as special guest on 10 dates of Adam Ant’s Antmusic 2025 Tour.
Toyah said, “I’m thrilled to be joining Adam Ant as his special guest on 10 dates across the UK this October and November! Get ready for the hits. Can’t wait to see you on the road! – Toyah xx”
The trailer for the forthcoming Chameleon: The Very Best Of Toyah – released on deluxe box set, gatefold vinyl and double CD formats. Pre-order at Cherry Red.
Toyah guested on The Scott Mills’ Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Two on Friday 8th August (on what would have been my Dad’s 91st birthday)… Toyah Willcox, Craig David and Alex Jones on Big Guest Friday!
Toyah guested on BBC Breakfast a couple of weeks ago. Toyah talks It’s A Mystery, Chameleon, the Adam Ant tour, Songs & Stories, Craig Astley, Sunday Lunch, social media and more… Watch some of the interview by clicking below.
Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30: NOW 80s: Sunday 31st August: 6pm
Pop legend Toyah brings 30 memorable videos featuring a cavalcade of clothing calamities from superstars including Visage, Five Star, Divine, Cher, The Jam, Bananarama, Dead Or Alive, Bucks Fizz, ABC, Depeche Mode, David Bowie, Madonna, Adam & The Ants, A Flock Of Seagulls, Roxy Music, Kajagoogoo, Duran Duran, Grace Jones, Su Pollard, Toyah herself and more in this crazy countdown! See the full Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?!
The Really Big Auction in support of Children with Cancer UK is back, and you could win a pair of tickets to Toyah’s 2026 Songs & Stories Tour with a Meet & Greet included.
Way Back When! 1981: NOW 80s: Saturday 30th August: 8pm
60 minutes of lesser heard hits from 1981. Including The Pretenders, Spandau Ballet, George Harrison, Toyah & The Pointer Sisters.
