Our Posh Pop Tour 2021/22 Gallery has just been updated with a great selection of photos from the third date of Toyah’s tour, at The Half Moon Putney, London on 25th September. A huge thanks to Mark Evans and Angus Turner for their fantastic gig photos. The next date on the Posh Pop Tour is at Cambridge Junction on 29th October. Click below to visit the Posh Pop Tour Gallery. (All photos below © Mark Evans)
More press coverage for this week’s Toyah & Robert: Sunday Lunch.
• Uncut: Watch Toyah Willcox cover The Velvet Underground’s “Venus In Furs”: “Toyah will do almost anything to get out of cooking” – Toyah Willcox and husband Robert Fripp have shared a cover of the The Velvet Underground‘s “Venus In Furs” – It’s part of their regular, ongoing series of ‘Sunday Lunch’ online performances which see them perform a cover together at home in their kitchen – something they started during lockdown – Continue reading…
• Guitar.Com: Robert Fripp Reacts To Toyah’s Cover Of The Velvet Underground’s Venus In Furs: Fripp and King Crimson plan to be back on the road in November – King Crimson’s Robert Fripp has rejoined his wife Toyah Willcox in the kitchen for the latest episode of their Sunday Lunch cover series. This week’s upload was a cover of The Velvet Underground’s Venus In Furs – Continue reading…
• Tone Deaf: Watch Toyah thrill Robert Fripp with her cover of The Velvet Underground: In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death, taxes, and Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp releasing a rock cover – In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death, taxes, and Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp releasing a needy rock cover from their home. What started as an endearing little COVID-19 lockdown “Sunday Lunch” performance has become as regular a presence in our lives as face masks and Netflix – Continue reading…
• Official Toyah: Robert is at home and he’s seated in the kitchen. Toyah’s ditched the cooking and for Sunday Lunch there is an intimate performance from that burning venus Toyah aboard the kitchen table. It might just make the fur fly! – Watch Sunday Lunch… (Image © Toyah Willcox)
• NME: Watch Toyah Willcox cover The Velvet Underground’s ‘Venus In Furs’ – “Toyah will do almost anything to get out of cooking”: Toyah Willcox and husband Robert Fripp have shared a cover of the The Velvet Underground’s ‘Venus In Furs’ – It’s part of their regular, ongoing series of “Sunday Lunch” online performances which see them perform a cover together at home in their kitchen – something they started during lockdown – Continue reading…
• Consequence: Toyah Sings Velvet Underground’s “Venus in Furs” as Robert Fripp Gazes in Amazement: “Toyah will do almost anything to get out of cooking” – With Robert Fripp back at home in the UK following King Crimson’s US tour, he and wife Toyah Willcox are together again for “Sunday Lunch” performances in their kitchen. This time around, Toyah sings the Velvet Underground classic “Venus in Furs” as Fripp stares up at her with a devilish grin on his face – Continue reading…
• Metal Sucks: Toyah Willcox Covers The Velvet Underground for King Crimson’s Robert Fripp: King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp is back home from tour but continues to be content to let his wife, actress and singer Toyah Willcox, carry on with the duo’s “Sunday Lunch” cover videos on her own as he sits back and watches from the other side of their world famous kitchen – Continue reading…
• DGM Live: Toyah & Robert’s Weekend: Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Venus In Furs… Toyah & Robert’s Burning Questions (October 2nd, 2021)… The Bride Will Return (from 2021 studio album “Posh Pop” out now)… Toyah At Home & On The Road – Episode 8 – Continue reading…
• Toyah & Sidney Jake: Toyah and Sidney improvising at the end of Toyah’s Guitar Lesson completely unpracticed for fun… Catch it here…
• Lets Rock The Moor: Cancelled – Watch Toyah talk about the cancellation, here…
More of your social, emotional and music tuning predicaments are addressed with care and attention by the deeply unqualified Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp in this Saturday’s Burning Question.
The official video for the Toyah song The Bride Will Return written by Toyah Willcox & Simon Darlow. From the album Posh Pop out now. Order the album here.
It’s episode 8 of Toyah at Home & On The Road. Toyah delves into the inspiration behind the songs from the top 30 charting album Posh Pop. This week it’s The Bride Will Return, one of the very first songs to be sketched out by Toyah for the album back in the first lockdown of 2020. Look out for an exclusive as we see footage of Robert Fripp laying down his guitar part for The Bride Will Return in the recording studio last year. Click below to watch/rewatch this episode at You Tube.
Just Announced: Toyah is playing a number of dates with Proud Cabaret this November and December. With packages for November and Christmas available. (Photo © EdShots/Edward Moore/Proud Cabaret)
The events are being held at Proud Embankment, London – the newly renovated two-storied venue hosts a spectacular array of shows – with world class cabaret and circus acts including burlesque artists, aerialists and fire breathers.
The entertainment is accompanied by carefully curated cocktails and a delicious fine dining menu.
Toyah Willcox joins Proud Cabaret All Stars for a limited run this November & December. Expect an action-packed show to get you in the festive spirit!
Britain’s punk princess joins Proud’s Cabaret All Stars for a limited run this November & December. Expect an action-packed show to get you in the festive spirit!
With performances embodying the spirit of the swinging sixties & sexy seventies, we give you an experience of a lifetime.
Enjoy world-class jazz musicians and on-stage bands, award-winning acrobats, fire breathers and burlesque beauties. Be prepared to be amazed. This is an unforgettable night out.
• Continue reading at Proud Cabaret for further info and ticket booking details, as well as information on the different packages available.
Who Won Wot? 1980 – 1989: NOW 80s: Saturday 2nd October: 9am
From Smash Hits “Most Unwanted Person of 1980” to the Brits “Best Group” of 1989 – Mark Goodier’s 10 hour marathon of 80s award winners lasts nearly as long as the Oscars. (The first artist played from 1981 is Toyah, with the Thunder In The Mountains video. Mark said: “We begin 1981 with a 4ft 11 pop star who had the biggest hair of the entire decade, here’s the Most Fanciable (as voted by Smash Hits magazine readers) Toyah Willcox with Thunder In The Mountains“).
Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: : 5Select: Saturday 9th October: 9pm
Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: : 5Select: Friday 15th October: 1am
1986. Series 1, episode 7. Tony Blackburn narrates this study of 1986 pop hits, with series regulars Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini and Cheryl Baker joined by Sam Fox. Peter Gabriel’s Sledgehammer, Sinitta’s So Macho, Falco’s Rock Me Amadeus, and the Bangles’ Walk Like an Egyptian are some of the tracks being discussed.
Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: : 5Select: Saturday 9th October: 10.30pm
Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: : 5Select: Friday 15th October: 2.30am
1987. Series 1, episode 8. Simon Bates narrates this look back at 1987, when George Michael, Madonna, and the Pet Shop Boys stormed the Top 40. Series regulars Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini and Jenny Powell are joined by Carol Decker, who reflects on the era that her band, T’Pau, finally made their breakthrough. It was also a time when Rick Astley, the Firm, Mel & Kim, and Bruce Willis had their share of chart success.
Two further videos from Posh Pop have recently premiered online: Barefoot On Mars and Take Me Home. Watch these and a selection of others, from Toyah’s hit album, at The Official Toyah You Tube channel by clicking below. (Images © Toyah Willcox)
Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox share cover of Shirley Bassey’s ‘Goldfinger’
This week’s Sunday Lunch sees the pair reunited and doing things shaken not stirred
King Crimson founder Robert Fripp and his wife, singer Toyah Willcox, have shared a cover of Shirley Bassey‘s ‘Goldfinger’.
The pair launched their Sunday Lunch video series last year, sharing renditions of songs by Nirvana, David Bowie, Metallica, Billy Idol, The Rolling Stones, Judas Priest, The Prodigy, Guns N’ Roses, Alice Cooper and more through Willcox’s YouTube channel.
• Continue reading at the NME. See also Metal Sucks.
Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Goldfinger… Take Me Home (from 2021 studio album Posh Pop)… Barefoot On Mars (from 2021 studio album Posh Pop)… Toyah At Home & On The Road – Episode 7…
• Continue reading at DGM Live. (Image © Toyah Willcox)
Robert is back at home and he’s seated in the kitchen for a very special performance from Toyah that might just shake *and* stir. No Martini required.
Janice Long’s Ladies With Attitude: NOW 80s: Tuesday 28th September: 1pm
The 25 greatest women in rock and pop from across the decade, whose attitude and strength were never in doubt! Hosted by Radio 1 legend Janice Long.
It’s episode 7 of Toyah at Home & On The Road. Toyah delves into the inspiration behind the songs from the top 30 charting album Posh Pop. This week it’s Take Me Home, a lyrical sequel to 1979’s Danced from the debut Toyah album Sheep Farming In Barnet. Click below to watch/rewatch this episode at You Tube.
A great shot of Toyah onstage, at last night’s third gig of the Posh Pop Tour, at The Half Moon Putney, London. Playing to a 200+ capacity audience. I’ll be updating this website’s Posh Pop Tour Gallery soon. Click below to browse more tour dates and tickets links. (Photo © Angus Turner)
Clothing from the stage & personal wardrobes of Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp available from 2pm today on Lovely’s Vintage Emporium.
Music icon Toyah Willcox has teamed up again with UK vintage fashion retail website Lovely’s Vintage Emporium to curate and exclusively present some of her stage and personal wardrobe pieces for sale in a special TOYAH X LOVELY’S VINTAGE collection. A few pieces owned by her husband Mr Robert Fripp are available too.
Celebrate a birthday, anniversary or surprise a loved one with a personalised video message from Toyah. Further info and details on how to order a message from Toyah by clicking below. (Photos © Toyah Willcox)
• I recently received one of these messages and can now personally recommend them. The message was gorgeous and uplifting and FUN! Thank you to the moon and back to two wonderful ladies – Sharon and Toyah – for brightening up my week and helping the sunshine return!!
This Saturday! Tomorrow!! Lovely’s Vintage launch their Toyah Vintage Collection. See their tweet by clicking below. Visit Lovely’s Vintage Emporium here. (Photos © Lovely’s Vintage Emporium/Toyah Willcox)
A preview of the amazing six-page Toyah interview feature from the new issue of Record Collector magazine. This is a must have as it’s such a substantial feature. In this great interview, Toyah talks Posh Pop, her discography, punk, childhood, early career years, meeting Robert, lockdown, Sunday Lunch and much more. RC523/October 2021 is on sale now! (Thanks to Minna of The Toyah Willcox Interview Archive)
The Ghosts Of Borley Rectory, starring Julian Sands, Colin Baker, Toyah Willcox and Christopher Ellison is released on DVD and Digital Download on 4th October 2021, in time for Halloween! Toyah plays Estelle Roberts, a spiritualist medium, in the film directed by Steven M Smith.
• View a selection of production photos from The Ghost Of Borley Rectory, here, and watch the trailer below.
