• Click on the above scan for a larger version | Thanks to The Official Toyah Facebook.

Keep an eye on Toyah's Official Facebook and thehumansofficial.com for updates.

Toyah Willcox, actress, rock star and cult figure - the wearer of black leather-studded clothes, flame-coloured hair and death-mask make up - says that her appearance has 'nothing to do with gimmicks. I'm obsessed with the idea of alien breeds and what we may all look like in the future. The way we are experimenting with genetics fascinates me. Crossbreeds. Mutations. Great!' The 4ft 11in dynamo is settling in for an all-night recording session at a north London studio. Dressed as ever in black, she plonks herself heavily in a chair and puts her chunky forearms on the table in front of her: a solid, purposeful figure swigging wine out of a paper cup. 'The way I chose to look a few years ago used to frighten people. I was about three stone heavier and very broad. I was like a muscle woman. Taxis wouldn't stop for me. Conductors wouldn't let me on the bus. At one stage I had all my hair shaved off the back of my head, leaving long points at the sides. My mother chased me out of the house.'

• Read the full classic Toyah interview by clicking on each of the above scans. (Thanks to Paul Lomas)

Richmond & Twickenham Times: Giant food rivalry between Byfleet and Whitton cooks whipped into a televisual frenzy: The panel, including actress Toyah Willcox, tucked in to taste the fruits of each team’s labour and selected the winners based on taste, size, and presentation. The winning team, which will be announced when the show airs at 9pm on Monday, November 7, will receive an oversized golden spoon trophy for their efforts. View full article here.

Surrey Herald: Catering firms join celebs for TV roly poly contest: The two teams had 24 hours to make their pudding before squaring off at Garsons Farm in Esher where their sugary treats were judged by 1980s popstar Toyah Willcox. View full article here.

• Toyah plays 'Flashback To The 80s' festival at Clumber Park this weekend. Visit their Facebook for updates.

• 'This Way Up' have a feature on, the BBC2 1982 series Toyah appeared in, Dear Heart in their "Forgotten TV" section. View here.

Super Advice Person was played by post-punk popster Toyah Willcox, then in the middle of a run of massive chart hits but also one of a baffling wave of 'they can also act a bit' punk rockers.

I wonder where they got those groovy Dear Heart pics? View more at Dreamscape's 1982 Gallery.

'Put the Needle on the Record: The 1980s at 45 Revolutions Per Minute' by Matthew Chojnacki, is available from 28th August by Schiffer Publishing.

View more info about the book here.

• 'Contact Music' also featured three photos of Toyah at Wickham Festival in their "Photos Of The Day" on 7th August. View here.

A total of 40,000 tickets have been bought for the 80s pop festival, which will take place on Temple Island Meadows from Friday to Sunday, August 19 to 21.

Artists who will be appearing include Holly Johnson, Human League, Average White Band, ABC, China Crisis, Toyah, Billy Ocean, Go West and Kim Wilde.

• Read the full article at the 'Henley Standard' website, here.

Stats: Dozens of visitors have come to Dreamscape over the last 24 hours through searches for "toyah fallen" or similar. Even more have clicked through to the Soundcloud preview of the song.

Release: It's now confirmed that this is a forthcoming single release. Formats unknown as yet. 'Fallen': Written by Paul Masterson & Toyah Willcox. Produced by Paul Masterson.

From punk princess to high priestess of TV, Toyah Willcox 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 as well as a much-loved actress and music composer.

This looks tempting but Toyah's Official Facebook posted today: Please note: there WILL be a UK pressing of SUGAR RUSH album CD which will be sold on the uk tour by THE HUMANS along with official t-shirts. This will then also be sold online on CD and also available digitally. So UK fans don't need to order the USA domestic release of the album. Full details announced shortly!

• A huge thank you to Sharon Dickson, Kevin Slyfield, Becky Varley, Claire Wade, Barry Delaney and Claire (FestivalFolkie) for their generosity and fantastic photos of Toyah at 'Rewind Scotland', 'Rebellion Festival', 'Here & Now 80s Concert, Ascot' and 'Wickham Festival'..

• Above: Obviously not the official release artwork | Dreamscape's 'Fallen' artwork.

I'd like to dedicate this wonderfully joyful photo of Toyah to all visitors to this website, and all Toyah fans everywhere, but especially those in the UK. Stay safe!

• Toyah plays a trio of PA's over the coming months: Manchester Pride, Wig Out and New Foresters. Visit the Gigs page at toyahwillcox.com.

• There are also full band gigs at the 'Flashback Festival 2011' in Worksop, and 'Backstage At The Green Hotel' in Perthshire.

• After a headline grabbing appearance at 'Rewind Scotland' last month, Toyah plays the third 'Rewind England' festival at Henley on 21st August. This is now Sold Out.

• The Ebony Tower, starring Laurence Olivier, Toyah and Greta Scaachi, receives a UK DVD release on 19th September via the Network label. Visit Network's The Ebony Tower page.

• Toyah's classic Shoestring episode, 'Find The Lady', from 1979 also receives its first UK DVD release on 3rd October.

• One of Toyah's very early TV acting roles, This Situation, is also released on DVD (Region 1) in September. This will be part of the box set 'Diana Rigg At The BBC'. View more details at BBC Worldwide.

• Toyah is the Wicked Queen in The Alban Arena's panto Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Christmas 2011 in St Albans. View further info here, and watch a promo video.

Musical memories were revived for many as the popular 'Here and Now' tour rolled into Ascot, attracting everything from squealing hen parties armed with launchable underwear to families with young children.

... Resplendent as ever in a red and orange cape, Toyah delighted fans from underneath a mohican-style hairpiece which would give even Gaga a run for her money.

• Read the full review at the 'Windsor Express' website, here.

• Read the full article at the 'Virtual Festivals' website, here.

As if the Sheep Farming to Anthem Tour wasn't enough in October... details of UK gigs in Oct for THE HUMANS coming soon.

The Louder Than War Playlist
Each week we present ‘Six Of The Best’ – the six tracks that are getting our feet tapping here at LTW Towers… They can be brand new; they can be old – either way they are vying for space on the stereo!!

This weekend LTW decamped to Blackpool for the Rebellion Festival – so this week the playlist is comprised of ten bands (well six wouldn’t be enough!) who provided some festival highlights.

Playlist W/C 8th August 2011
Toyah ‘Ieya’ – Toyah took to the stage Friday night and played a set of predominately early material including ‘Ieya’ which was first released by Safari Records in May 1980 – none of the YouTube clips adequately demonstrate just how good this was.

• Lifeloss: Toyah (“It’s A Mystery”, “I Want To Be Free”, “Thunder In The Mountains”) Strong performances from Toyah, Altered Images, Kid Creole and Jimmy Somerville. For me personally the top performances came from Toyah, Altered Images and Jimmy Somerville. The former did not disappoint came out strong and continued on from there. View here.

• Rhythm Festival: Toyah was outstanding as usual entered the stage with an original indian head gear from back in the 80's. View here.

• View another selection of Ascot photos at Becky Varley's Facebook, including a cool backstage shot of Toyah.

• Visit 'thehumansofficial.com' here.

Toyah Willcox’s 21-date From Sheep Farming To Anthem Tour celebrates the 30th anniversary of her hit single It’s A Mystery and album Anthem, and continues through the summer and into autumn, ending at London’s O2 Academy Nov 5 — and she’s wearing those classic Melissa Caplan outfits.

'Shapers Of The 80s' also feature 'Here & Now' at Ascot.

• Check out all of Dreamscape's 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem' news by clicking above.

Andrew Spiers Photography has another collection of Ascot photos, including a great Toyah shot.

First: Back To The Future: "The '80s were an amazing time to be a pop star. I was only 23 when I hit the big time, so it was incredibly exciting.

I had very clear ideas about my image and how I wanted to look - as you can see from this photo. It took all day to get the make-up right. It was shot for my official Christmas card in 1981. I sent out 10,000 copies to all the members of my fan club and I had to hand sign them all. That's dedication.

Back then pop was a real boy's club and female singers were supposed to look very pretty and feminine, but I had other ideas. And so did Hazel O'Connor and Siouxsie Banshee. Together we did our own punk thing and everyone loved it. It wasn't about stylists then, we put our own looks together and lived and died by them.

When I stopped singing, I branched out into acting and presenting - I feel like a classic all-rounder now. I'm a bit of a workaholic and I'd hate to be sitting around doing nothing. I had a facelift a couple of years ago. It really boosted my confidence and it's helped me stay working in an industry that's obsessed with looks. I'll carry on working as long as I'm still in demand."

I've always loved that photo of Toyah, (© Colin Dew-Parry), at Manchester Arena on 27 April 2002.

The Humans have dedicated three years to establishing their sound, songs and performance. Crystallizing what is at the core of The Humans’ manifesto, the album Sugar Rush bears a cinematic density with stirring moments of exhilarating energy ('Sugar Rush') tender contemplation ('Love In A Different Way') and brooding soundscapes ('Sea Of Size'). The album also features guest guitar on all tracks from Robert Fripp.

Tracklisting: 1. Titanium Girl, 2. Love In A Different Way, 3. Sea Of Size, 4. Pebble, 5. Small Town Psychopath, 6. Sweet Agitation, 7. Playing In The Dark, 8. Snow At 10:23, 9. Sugar Rush, 10. This Reasoning, 11. Fragment Pool, 12. Put A Woman On The Moon, 13. Small Town Psychopath (version) [Bonus Track]

Concerts are being lined-up to include UK, Europe and USA and may include cinemas, theatres, churches and other unusual spaces alongside traditional rock venues.

The End Records are proud to announce the September 27, 2011 release of the album Sugar Rush which will be supported by US concert dates.

• Read the full news article at the 'Alt Sounds' website, here.

• 'Lytham St Annes Express': What’s On Friday 5th August: REBELLION FESTIVAL 2011. The punks are back in town. Bands today include The Exploited, The Damned, The Vibrators, Pink Hearse, Peter and The Test Tube Babies, Choking Susan, Toyah and GBH. Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool. View here.

• 'Maidenhead Advertiser': The Weekend Starts Here...: Saturday: ASCOT: Ascot Racecourse hosts 1980s concert from 5.15pm featuring top 1980s stars including Toyah and Jason Donovan. It follows a family racing afternoon. Tickets start at £26 a person available on www.ascot.co.uk on 0870 7271234. View here.

• Check out all of Dreamscape's 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem' news, and much more, by clicking above. Photos used in our newest 'FSF-A' banner © Lärwi & Damon King (Toyah @ London's Leicester Square Theatre, June 2011)

• Come in No. 1, This Situation, All in the Mind
Starring Diana Rigg, George Baker, Joan Benham, Margaret Boyd, Jenny Cox, Neil Daglish, Derek Deadman, Freddie Jones, Lala Lloyd, Richard McNeff, Judi Maynard, Patsy Rowlands, Belinda Sinclair, Toyah Willcox. Based on the works by Charlotte Bingham, Terence Brady, Tina Brown, Carla Lane.

The BBC brings to DVD a collection of classic performances by BAFTA and Emmy-winner Dame Diana Rigg! Best known as Emma Peel from The Avengers, Diana Rigg went from sexy starlet and Bond girl to a full career as an award-winning actress in theater, television and film. "Diana Rigg At The BBC" includes her best television performances at the BBC, including her role as feisty Ms. Adela Bradley in the Mrs. Bradley Mysteries, the comedy series Three Piece Suite, and assorted other televised plays. This is a collection that must not be missed! It's a comprehensive collection of Diana Rigg's best BBC performances, plus a newly recorded interview.

• View further info on Diana Rigg at the BBC at 'BBC Worldwide', here.

Please click on the This Situation screen captures for larger versions. Thanks to Andi Westhorpe. If it wasn't for Andi most of us wouldn't have been aware of this early Toyah role until now. Neither would we have heard of One Of These Nights and/or A Question Of Guilt. Thanks again Andi.

Seattle, Boston, New York & Philadelphia: THE HUMANS are coming for you later this year.

I'm not going to post a link but a venue located in NYC is already advertising a gig for The Humans in September, saying tickets will go on sale today!

Keep an eye on Toyah's Official Facebook and The Humans Official website for announcements.

PHIL MARRIOTT PRESENTS: GIRL ICONS @ Club i Friday 5th August 2011

For their third outing into the nightlife, London’s most vibrant alternative club night will pay tribute to some of the best female vocalists of our generation.

On Friday 5th August, Club i will be celebrating the very best of Bjork, Kate Bush, Goldfrapp, The Knife, Siouxsie Sioux, Toyah, and many other unique female artists who have made alternative music what is today.

Club i will once again be positively encouraging you to DRESS UP. Come dressed as your favourite female icon, and there may be a surprise for you on the night!

HOST: DOLLY DISCOTITS: OPENING TIME: 10PM-4AM at Factory (Vauxhall, London).

• Read the full review and view a great selection of 'Rewind Scotland' photos at 'The Music Fix' website, here.

NB: This raffle is not affiliated to or endorsed by Toyah, toyahwillcox.com or toyah.net.

• 'Perthshire Advertiser' have interviewed Dr & The Medics, who also played 'Rewind Scotland'. The Doctor, aka Clive Jackson, said: "I like Toyah. She’s a lovely, lovely lady who’s very spiritual and a nice human being. She’s one of the ones we first met back in the day. But there are others, like Martin Fry (ABC) and China Crisis who we’ve met doing festivals and got quite friendly with them." Read the full interview here.

• Check out more 'You Tube' footage of Toyah at 'Rewind Scotland'. View, an energetic, 'Echo Beach', here. (Thanks to BigRonnie1978)

Singer Toyah Willcox headlined at the 80s Revival festival in Perth, Scotland this weekend - and although her retro set-list may have been a blast from the past, her colourful hairstyle felt surprisingly modern.

Pastel hues and grungy streaks remain hot colour trends for the new season and Toyah's baby pink shade works perfectly with her creamy blonde tones - she could have stepped right out of London's famously colourful salon, Bleach!

Of course Toyah is no stranger to colourful hair, having been a trailblazing trend-setter throughout the 80s with her paintbox-bright locks and experimental styling. Here's a previous pink look from the punk princess: While the feathering might be forgettable, this raspberry ripple hue feels decidedly modern.

• Catch up on our other recent audio additions: The New Recruit, also from BBC Radio Four (April 1994), The Annie Nightingale Show, with Toyah and Sting interviewed in France, from BBC Radio One (January 1984) and BBC Radio Four's A Good Read from March 1998.

Herald Scotland: Rewind, Scone Palace, Perth: It helped, of course, that the sun beat down upon the well-appointed site below the home of the earls of Mansfield and historic Scottish coronation spot. But it was just as important, I'd guess, that this was a festival where the women outnumbered the men (although the costuming made it hard to tell one from the other), the age range was as all-encompassing as it could be, and there were as many happy families as hen parties, alongside random mixed gender-groups of Smurfs and superheroes.

... Sunday's line-up built more progressively with The Real Thing's acapella exchanges with the crowd and Toyah's remarkable hair notable waymarks towards a lavish finale by The Human League, which ran the full gamut from Being Boiled to Night People by way of all the hits we came to hear. (Keith Bruce, heraldscotland.com | 02 August 2011))

The Courier: Sun, songs and silliness... Rewind Festival had the lot: Massive hair, outlandish costumes, garish dayglo underwear, silver suits, thousands of tanked up, happy people, a 92-year-old fan, a cross-dressing wedding couple and even a successful marriage proposal — the 80s Rewind Festival at Scone Palace had it all.

Hit after hit came from 25 acts from the 1980s who set out to prove it definitely was not the decade music forgot. The audience agreed, with 20,000 people over the weekend loving the sounds of the Human League, ABC, Kim Wilde, Heaven 17, Billy Ocean, Toyah Willcox, Nik Kershaw, Imagination, China Crisis, The Real Thing and Scots heroes The Bluebells, Hue & Cry and Perth's own Fiction Factory.

Toyah Willcox strode off with the most extravagant outfit of the weekend, telling the audience her sideways multi-coloured Mohican took 20 bottles of hairspray and a lot of fake hair, and her looks 20 years of plastic surgery. (Alan Wilson, thecourier.co.uk | 01 August 2011)

Bob The Tog: Toyah @ The Scottish Rewind Festival: My favourite act to photograph of the entire weekend was Toyah. The music was strange but the amount of colour and life on stage was excellent.