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Toyah Newsy Bits & Pieces!

April 5th, 2016

yorkshiretimes16bThe Yorkshire Times: For Two Glorious Weeks – All Roads Lead To Grassington: In its fourth decade, Grassington Festival once again brings some of the best established and emerging artists to the Yorkshire Dales, in an impressive line-up announced this week – Continue reading…

Liverpool Sound & Vision: Toyah, Gig Review. St. George’s Hall Concert Room. Liverpool: There is nothing like seeing a female warrior on stage, a heroine to many performing with such vigorous intent that in the end all that is needed is to remember that Punk stood for something very classy, the opportunity to be unique and be given a chance, in the bland world that we seem to be steaming towards, that lesson is always to be heeded; Toyah Willcox, whether in full electric circus or in the ample arms of an acoustic set, holds the audience to account on such things – Continue reading…

PR Photos: Toyah Willcox Talk and Concert at St George’s Hall in Liverpool – March 24, 2016: A selection of great shots from last month’s Liverpool date – Continue reading…

The Express: 80s Pop Stars Then and Now: Toyah and a host of others… then and now – Continue reading…

Reprobate Magazine: Review: The Ebony Tower: Made when TV movies were still ‘plays’ in Britain, this 1984 Granada production is an interesting, if flawed version of the John Fowles story, adapted by John Mortimer, and quite a big deal at the time, in part because of the casting of Laurence Olivier in a rare TV production at the twilight of his career – Continue reading…

The Yorkshire Times: Grassington Festival Announces Further Acts

February 11th, 2016

yorkshiretimes16aGrassington Festival organisers have just announced that Toyah Willcox will be supporting Marc Almond at this year’s Last Night Party on Saturday July 2. From punk princess to high priestess of TV, Toyah is a uniquely gifted performer. Charismatic, outspoken and impossible to categorise, she is one of Britain’s iconic household names – an award winning rock legend – who can forget, It’s a Mystery, I Want to be Free and Thunder in the Mountains? – as well as a much loved actress and composer.

Musically, Toyah has remained fresh, uncompromising and ground-breaking. With new book projects and music releases in the pipeline, and live concert dates scheduled for the year ahead, Toyah continues to drive her multi-faceted and vibrant career.

• Continue reading at The Yorkshire Times. To purchase tickets for Toyah or any of the other festival events please visit www.grassington-festival.org.uk.