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Punk princess Toyah was left singing along with the crowd when the sound failed at Kent gig

The star was playing Sittingbourne’s Party In The Park in Kent with her guitarist husband Robert Fripp

Punk princess Toyah was left singing along with the crowd when the sound failed at her latest gig. The 65-year-old singer, fresh from appearing at the Isle of Wight and Glastonbury festivals, is now on a summer tour and was playing Sittingbourne’s Party In The Park in Kent with her guitarist husband Robert Fripp, 77, and their band on Saturday (July 1).

But halfway through their final song – a version of David Bowie’s Heroes which Fripp had originally played on – the PA cut out. Undeterred, Toyah and the band carried on although no one could hear them except for the beat of the drum. But it didn’t stop the 2,200-strong from singing along, too.

• Continue reading at Kent Live.

Toyah to headline Sittingbourne’s Party In The Park

It’s no longer a mystery. Eighties punk queen Toyah Willcox has been confirmed as the headline act for Sittingbourne’s top music festival.

The musician, actress and TV presenter has agreed to perform at the annual Party in the Park organised by the Appleyard.

Mike Farrow, managing director of the Appleyard, said: “I’ve just signed the contract. She will be great.”

The singer, now 64, had a top five hit with It’s A Mystery in 1981 and has since had eight top 40 singles, released more than 20 albums, written two books, appeared in more than 40 stage plays and featured in 10 films.

• Continue reading at Kent Online. Browse all of Toyah’s, confirmed, upcoming 2023 gigs at toyahwillcox.com.