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Bournemouth Daily Echo: Upton Festival 2017

May 31st, 2017

uptonfestival17bHere’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.

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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.

Upton House Music Festival 2017: Event Schedule

January 16th, 2017

uptonfestival17bToyah 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!

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• 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.

Dorset Echo: Toyah to Perform at Upton House Music Festival

December 29th, 2016

dorsecho16aPunk star Toyah Willcox is looking forward to performing at next year’s Upton House Music Festival in Poole.

Toyah is part of an ‘80s Extravaganza at the three-day festival on Friday June 9, along with Billy Ocean and Kim Wilde. The singer and actress has close links with Dorset thanks to 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.”

• Continue reading at the Dorset Echo.

Toyah Live 2017: Upton House Music Festival

December 18th, 2016

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!

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Dorset Echo: Upton House Festival 2017

December 13th, 2016

dorsecho16aBilly Ocean, Kim Wilde and Bryn Terfel to play Upton House Festival 2017

A host of star names will light up a festival in Dorset next summer. Upton House Music Festival in Poole, is back on Thursday June 8 to Saturday June 10 2017 with a host of star names. Details of the first two sensational nights have now been revealed – with the identity of Saturday’s headliner being kept strictly under wraps for the time being.

The three-night festival is held at the idyllic Upton House and Country Park in Poole, Dorset with a Classical Spectacular followed by an 80s Extravaganza and a final night starring a top international artist.

Friday June 9 is 80s Extravaganza party night starring incomparable R’n’B superstar Billy Ocean, hugely successful singer Kim Wilde and punk princess Toyah.

• Continue reading at the Dorset Echo. Read another article on this at the Daily Echo.