Toyah Willcox heads star-studded Worcester University graduation
Stars will be graduating along with the students at the University of Worcestershire this September
Celebrated singer-songwriter Toyah Willcox, acclaimed author and journalist Helen Lewis, internationally renowned historian Professor Dame Linda Colley, and sports stars Dawn Scott and Lark Atkin-Davies are among those who will be honoured by the university at this year’s graduation ceremonies.
The five will receive Honorary Doctorates alongside hundreds of graduating students during ceremonies at Worcester Cathedral from September 8 to September 10.
Several distinguished individuals from business, education, the arts, charitable organisations and community leadership will also receive University Fellowships in recognition of their contributions to society and their support of the university and the wider region.
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Free-to-view Woo Fest streams in £13,000 for hospice
An award-winning county music festival which switched to an online format because of social distancing measures has been hailed a huge success after it raised more than £13,000 for a Worcestershire-based hospice.
Woo Fest was streamed live to homes and gardens around Worcestershire and beyond on Saturday (July 4) and featured a mix of live and pre-recorded sets from big-name performers including Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Grant Nicholas, from Feeder, and Toyah Willcox as well as local acts.
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An award-winning county music festival, taking place virtually this summer because of social distancing measures, has secured new big-name acts including Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Grant Nicholas, from Feeder, and Toyah Willcox.
Woo Fest, which will be streamed live to homes and gardens around Worcestershire and beyond on Saturday (July 4), will feature a mix of live and pre-recorded sets and will be hosted by Richard ‘Hursty’ Hurst. Previously confirmed performers include Nigel Clark from Dodgy, Andy Bennett, formerly of Ocean Colour Scene, Nick Parker and a host of Woo Fest regulars.
The family-friendly festival, which donates every penny to St Richard’s Hospice in Worcester, was set up in 2015 by Luke Simons and his sister, Ria, in memory of their dad John. Last year Woo Fest was named Best Small Festival at the UK Festival Awards in London.
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A city choir has hit the right note after recruiting an 80s music icon ahead of one of its biggest ever shows.
Toyah Willcox will get on stage with Worcester Rock Choir at a roof-raising concert on Saturday, July 19 in the spectacular surroundings of Birmingham Symphony Hall.
The choir will be performing a number of Toyah’s hits at the event, which will include a collection for the Teenage Cancer Trust as members were inspired by teenager Stephen Sutton who died last month after raising millions for the cause.
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