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Toyah tones down her punk pedigree for acoustic Black Country gig

Toyah is toning down her punk pedigree for an acoustic adventure which promises a mix of stories and songs. The singer found fame during the 70s And 80s as an actress and musician who clocked up platinum sales with her album Anthem and The Changeling.

Toyah, who grew up in Birmingham, was awarded a prestigious Honorary Doctorate by the University of Central England to recognise her achievements in performing arts, media and broadcasting. During her career Toyah has consistently returned to making music and she is set for a UK tour of acoustic shows joined by Chris Wong and Colin Hinds for songs interspersed with stories and images from her career.

The tour will roll into the Robin 2, Bilston on Thursday February 5, support at the show will come from Jonny Cole and Steve Mercy.

• Continue reading at the Stourbridge News. View further info and ticket links for this gig.

Stourbridge choir members join Toyah at fundraising concert

Stourbridge Rock Choir members joined forces with punk legend Toyah Willcox at a concert in Birmingham.

Singers from the town group formed part of the Midlands Rock Choir who took to the stage for a fundraising concert at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on Saturday July 19.

Choir leader, Christa Hugo, who runs weekly Rock Choir sessions in Stourbridge, was thrilled with her choir members’ performance.

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Stourbridge Rock Choir set to rub shoulders with singing star Toyah Willcox

Members of Stourbridge Rock Choir will be rubbing shoulders with singing star Toyah Willcox this Saturday (July 19) at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall.

They will be forming part of the Midlands Rock Choir who will be giving a concert at the Birmingham venue starting at 8pm.

• Continue reading at Stourbridge News.