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Here’s who will appearing at the Upton House Music Festival

There’s less than two weeks to go until Upton House and Country Park in Poole becomes a showcase for some of the biggest names in the music business. The three-night festival kicks off with a Classical Spectacular on Thursday, June 8, followed by an ’80s Extravaganza on Friday, closing with internationally renowned singer-songwriter, Michael Bolton on Saturday, June 9.

Billy Ocean, the king of R&B is headlining the 80s Extravaganza on Friday, 9 June with Kim Wilde and Toyah co-starring.

The pop star and actress has close links with Dorset through her 30-year marriage to Wimborne born and bred King Crimson musician, Robert Fripp, and her time spent living in Witchampton.

She said: “Dorset is very close to my heart and I love returning there whenever I can. It will be great fun playing Upton House Music Festival as well as meeting up with a few old friends.”

Toyah, whose 13 top 40 hits included It’s A Mystery, I Want To Be Free, and Thunder In The Mountains also includes a starring role in the mod movie Quadrophenia and work with Sir Laurence Olivier on her 35-year CV.

She added: “I love the variety in my career – it keeps it all fresh and I’ll certainly be looking to put on a colourful, energetic and exciting show for the 80s fans at Upton House.”

• Continue reading at the Bournemouth Daily Echo. Visit the Upton Festival website.

Toyah plays the Upton House Music Festival 2017 this Summer, as part of an 80s Extravaganza with Kim Wilde and Billy Ocean. The time schedule for the concert  – taking place on Friday 9th June – has now been announced:

Event Timings for the 80’s Extravaganza

• 5.00pm – Hospitality gates open
• 5.30pm – Public gates open
• 7.30pm – Concert commences – Toyah on stage
• 8.00pm – 8.15pm – Interval
• 8.15pm – 9.00pm – Kim Wilde on stage
• 9.20pm to 10.30pm – Billy Ocean
• 10:30pm – Depart

Toyah Willcox: From punk princess to cult stage actress and high priestess of TV, Toyah is a uniquely gifted performer and an inextinguishable flame. In a career spanning over 35 years she has amassed 13 top 40 singles, recorded 29 albums and toured live across the world. Expect to hear hit singles,”Thunder In The Mountains”, “It’s A Mystery”, “I Want To Be Free”, ”Echo Beach”, and many more!

• NB: All timings above are currently approximate. Further info/Book tickets at the festival website. See also the festival Facebook page and dedicated gig page at toyahwillcox.com.

Toyah plays the Upton House Music Festival 2017 on 9th June, alongside Billy Ocean and Kim Wilde. Visit the festival website by clicking below.

Toyah Willcox: From punk princess to cult stage actress and high priestess of TV, Toyah is a uniquely gifted performer and an inextinguishable flame. In a career spanning over 35 years she has amassed 13 top 40 singles, recorded 29 albums and toured live across the world. Expect to hear hit singles,”Thunder In The Mountains”, “It’s A Mystery”, “I Want To Be Free”, ”Echo Beach”, and many more!

• ‘Rewind 2012’ takes place in Henley in less than a fortnight. Toyah has been a regular at the festival over the last few years. She isn’t playing this year but a related item of memorabilia, signed by Toyah and many others, is up for auction – supporting a good cause. Kim Wilde’s pink guitar!!! View more info on this at Kim’s official website and The Henley Youth Centre website.

• Lytham Proms 2012: Toyah played the festival on Friday night, along with many others. View the full day in 30 seconds at You Tube.

• Mancunian Matters: ‘Louder, prouder and more ‘out’ than ever before’: Your definitive guide to Manchester Pride Festival 2012: The Big Weekend – Friday August 24 – Sunday August 26: Some of Britain’s best female performers including Toyah, Never the Bridge, Kath & the Kicks and Rosie Wilby are set to perform.

• Diva Of The Day – Toyah! An hours un-interrupted mix of classic Toyah. Tuesday 7th august at 2pm. Re-run every 3 hours at Brighton Gay Radio.

• Mark Satchwill: A Photo A Day: Check out Mark’s amazing art and photography, including some Toyah.

• Katrina Bryan, one of Toyah’s Sleeping Beauty 2012 panto co-stars, who also appears in the recent “Fanny” Irn Bru advert, was interviewed by the Daily Record/Sunday Mail yesterday: “They phoned me up and asked if I would be interested in doing panto with Gareth Gates and Toyah Willcox. I was over the moon“.

Three from the 80s: The ‘Anthem Tour’, 1981; Toyah and Hazel O’Connor at The British Rock & Pop Awards, 1982; and Toyah, Maril Wilson and Kim Wilde at the launch of ‘Just Seventeen’ magazine, 1983. Please click on each to zoom. (Thanks to Andi)