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Toyah & Robert played the first two dates of their Summer Rock Party Tour over the weekend – in Frome and Evesham. Next Sunday brings their first 2024 festival date at the Isle Of Wight Festival…

• The Westmorland Gazette: Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp will perform at The Coro – Continue…

• The Mail: Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp to perform in Ulverston – Continue…

• Warrington Worldwide: Toyah and Robert set to rock Parr Hall – Continue…

• Evesham Journal: Pershore’s Toyah Willcox returns to Evesham for rock concert – Continue…

In anticipation of the upcoming deluxe reissue of, Toyah’s 1985 debut solo album, Minx – a couple of previously unseen variations of Toyah photos from the Terence Donovan Minx-era shoots have been made available… Pre-order Minx here.

The first series of The Older Woman, the six-part radio drama which was originally broadcast in 1993, is currently airing again on BBC Radio 4 Extra. with the final episode on this week.

Toyah plays Elsa, alongside Martun Clunes and Zoë Wanamaker as Roy and Jane in this excellent, and slightly surreal, drama by Tony Bagley. Toyah also performs the theme song to The Older Woman.

The series, produced by Paul Schlesinger, also features David Troughton, Geoff McGivern, David Holt, Keith Drinkel and Melanie Hudson in a variety of roles.

The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Friday 21st June: 7am/12pm/6pm
The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Saturday 22nd June: 2am
Episode 6 of 6. A letter and phone calls lift the lid on Jane’s chaotic love life. Stars Zoe Wanamaker, Martin Clunes and Toyah Willcox. From February 1993. Last in Series.

• Saturday Morning Song: Sensational (Live at Isle Of Wight Festival 2022) – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Girls Girls Girls   – Watch… (Image © Toyah Willcox)

Celebrity Cathphrase: ITV2: Thursday 20th June: 6pm
Series 3, episode 7. Stephen Mulhern hosts a celebrity special of the classic game show, with Nicola Coughlan, Stephen Mangan and Toyah Willcox all trying to say what they see as they guess well-known phrases for the chance to win a £50,000 jackpot for their chosen charity.

The first series of The Older Woman, the six-part radio drama which was originally broadcast in 1993, is currently airing again on BBC Radio 4 Extra.

Toyah plays Elsa, alongside Martun Clunes and Zoë Wanamaker as Roy and Jane in this excellent, and slightly surreal, drama by Tony Bagley. Toyah also performs the theme song to The Older Woman.

The series, produced by Paul Schlesinger, also features David Troughton, Geoff McGivern, David Holt, Keith Drinkel and Melanie Hudson in a variety of roles.

The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Friday 14th June: 7am/12pm/6pm
The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Saturday 15th June: 2am
Episode 5 of 6. Roy is temporarily distracted from his obsession with Jane by Dick’s rapid descent into alcoholism – and the sudden appearance of Elsa’s ex-husband. However, a night of unbridled passion with Jane looks increasingly likely…. Stars Zoe Wanamaker, Martin Clunes and Toyah Willcox. From February 1993.

Toyah will release a new single, Roses In Chains on Friday 21st June 2024 in time for Toyah second consecutive year of appearing on the bills of the legendary Glastonbury Festival and Isle of Wight Festival.

This captivating new song is a collaboration with her long-time writing partner Simon Darlow, and features the legendary Robert Fripp, adding his signature guitar to the production.

Roses In Chains emerged through collaborative song-writing sessions between Toyah and Simon, crafting a song that delves into the intense dynamics of human relationships. “The idea behind the song is the intensity of relationships; nothing is plain sailing, but bonds are unbreakable” Toyah explains. This theme of enduring connections is powerfully conveyed through both the music and the lyrics.

• Pre save the song now by clicking on the digital cover. See further details at toyahwillcox.com.

There’s another chance to see one of the greatest pop images in modern music history – brought to life in Toyah’s iconic Brave New World 1982 promo video – very soon on BBC4′s re-airing of classic editions of Top Of The Pops.

Top Of The Pops: BBC Four: Friday 14th June: 8.30pm
17/06/1982. Simon Bates presents the weekly pop chart show, first broadcast on 17th June 1982. Includes appearances by Natasha, Roxy Music, Echo and the Bunnymen, Duran Duran, ABC, Bow Wow Wow, Queen, Toyah and Adam Ant.

• Below is the very first Brave New World feature I created for the fanzine back in 2014 (Issue 4).

Another festival date has just been added to Toyah’s already busy Summer 2024 of festival dates, gigs and tour, mostly with Robert but also some solo appearances. She will play the Torchlight Festival on Sunday 18th August.

“I can’t wait to perform live at the Torchlight Festival of Camping on Sunday 18 August. Hope you’ll be coming to see us there. Tickets incl 3 nights camping, entertainment + children go free. Roll on the summer of live music! Toyah xx”

• Further details and ticket links available here.

The Footage Detectives: Talking Pictures TV: Sunday 9th June: 5pm
Quadrophenia. Featuring a look behind the scenes on Quadrophenia. Plus, rescued cinema advertising slides from the Second World War and memories of Smedley’s Sausage Rolls.

• Toyah At Home: June 2024 + Single Announcement – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Welcome To The Jungle – Watch… (Image © Toyah Willcox)

Pointless Celebrities: Challenge: Friday 14th June: 11am
Series 6, Episode 14. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a special celebrity music edition of the quiz that rewards the answers that no-one else could think of. Featuring Mark King and Toyah Willcox, Carol Decker and Limahl, Dave Hill and Dave Bartram and Antony Costa and Scott Robinson. (Photo © BBC)

Toyah’s blog for June is available to read at toyahwillcox.com.

Portrait Artist Of The Year: Sky Arts: Tuesday 18th June: 7pm
Celebrities V Kids Special. Nitin Ganatra, Anita Mangan, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Toyah Willcox, Leigh Francis and Gemma Cairney join six school pupils selected as part of Sky Arts Access All Arts initiative to paint portraits of Konnie Huq, Lee Ridley and Chi-Chi Nwanoku. (Photos © Toyah Willcox)

Warrior Rock – remastered, expanded & reissued – has placed in a number of this week’s Official Charts.

Toyah said: “Thanks to all for supporting the WARRIOR ROCK release with the new remastered / deluxe editions. The album went back into various LP charts last Friday, so thank you. Toyah xx”

This continues a fantastic run of recent charting for Toyah on the Official Charts, dating back to April 2019, when In The Court Of The Crimson Queen charted.

#12 – Official Independent Albums Chart
#18 – Official Physical Chart
#20 – Official Sales Chart
#22 – Official Scottish Chart
#30 – Official Vinyl Album Chart
#56 – Official Update/Midweek Album Chart

• Browse Toyah’s Official Charts history – dating back to June 1980, with the first chart entry for The Blue Meaning – including numerous releases from recent years on a variety of Official Album Charts, here. Order the Remastered reissue of Warrior Rock here. Browse Dreamscape’s Toyah Official Charts archive here. Read Toyah’s comment, alongside a rare Changeling Tour photo, at Facebook.

Bird In Flight, the lead song from Toyah’s Double-A Side single – along with Tribal Look – and very first Toyah release of the 1980’s, is included on an upcoming new 4CD compilation.

Heaven Sent – The Rise Of New Pop 1979 – 1983, will be released on 28th July, with Bird In Flight included on CD1.

The compilation boasts a wealth of great late 70s/early 80s bands and artists, including: Soft Cell, The Cure, The Human League, Tears For Fears, Altered Images, Eurythmics, Grace Jones, The Clash, The Associates, Japan, Teardrop Explodes, Hazel O’Connor, The Jam, Madness, Godley & Creme (who directed two Toyah videos in 1981) and many more.

• See further info and pre-order at Cherry Red Records.

Sounds Like The 80s: More4: Tuesday 11th June: 10pm
Ken Bruce brings together 1980s icons to create the ultimate mixtape of the era. With song selections from Midge Ure, Jazzie B, Toyah Willcox, Pete Waterman and Michaela Strachan.

11 dates – one already sold out – from Toyah & Robert. The six-date Rock Party Tour, and five festivals, including Glastonbury and Isle Of Wight. Have you got your tickets yet? Click below.

Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30: NOW 80s: Thursday 30th May: 5pm
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!

Over the years – almost 25 years now!! – I’ve occasionally posted here about cover versions of Toyah songs, and here’s the latest… Now some may think this is a little outlandish but there’s no denying this is someone who knows their Toyah songs and the importance of an eye-catching image! A riot of colour for Four From 1981!

• Toyah At Home: Bonus Announcement Episode (Minx Deluxe) – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Search and Destroy – Watch…

Press for Toyah & Robert’s new Sunday Lunch. This week covering Iggy Pop & The Stooges. (Image © Toyah Willcox)

• NME: Watch Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox cover Iggy & the Stooges’ ‘Search & Destroy’: Their latest Sunday Lunch instalment sees Willcox licking the face of the King Crimson guitarist – Continue…

• Classic Rock/Louder: Things are hotting up in the Worcestershire kitchen of Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp: Robert Fripp and Toyah’s Sunday Lunch returns with a blast through the Stooges’ Search And Destroy – Continue…

• Brooklyn Vegan: Watch Toyah & Robert cover The Stooges “Search and Destroy” – Continue…

• Consequence: Robert Fripp and Toyah Lick Their Way Through Iggy & The Stooges “Search and Destroy”: The frisky couple offer a salivating rendition of the proto-punk classic – Continue…

• Turn Up The Volume: Toyah & Robert Search And Destroy The Stooges In Their Kitchen – Continue…

• Yahoo!: Robert Fripp and Toyah Lick Their Way Through Iggy & The Stooges “Search and Destroy” – Continue…

• Brave Words: Robert Fripp & Toyah Perform Iggy & The Stooges “Search & Destroy” In Ongoing Sunday Lunch Series – Continue…

• Y!Entertainment/Louder: Things are hotting up in the Worcestershire kitchen of Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp – Continue…

• TikTok: Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch, Search & Destroy! – Continue…

• DGM Live: Toyah & Robert’s Weekend – Continue…