Congratulations to Toyah and her Revelations box set/vinyl.
The comprehensive release from Cherry Red – following a five-year reissue campaign of studio and live Toyah albums – entered numerous Official Charts rundowns on Friday.
Albums Chart Update #48, Scottish Albums Chart #21, Album Sales Chart #26, Physical Albums Chart #25, Independent Albums Chart #7
Revelations is a collection of B-Sides and studio outtakes from Toyah’s recording history for the Safari Records label. The 2LP Vinyl brings together for the first time ever the band’s complete run of B-Sides and flexi-discs plus three completed outtakes not included on LPs, EPs or singles.
• Browse Toyah’s Official Charts history, dating back to 1980, and also including numerous releases from recent years on a variety of Official Album Charts. Browse our Toyah Official Charts archive…
There’s a brand new Sunday Lunch tomorrow at YouTube and Facebook, with Toyah & Robert covering The Rolling Stones’ classic Jumpin Jack Flash. (Image © Toyah)
It’s Lytham Proms weekend with Toyah, Aled Jones, Chesney Hawkes and Dodgy – here’s all you need to know
Star-packed weekend of music with the climax of a traditional Proms celebration
Lytham Hall is all set to host its biggest show weekend of the year, as Lytham Proms features stars including Toyah, Aled Jones, Chesney Hawkes and Dodgy. The event is on Saturday and Sunday, from 3pm to 7.30pm each day, featuring a packed programme of music and the traditional ‘Last Night of the Proms’ celebration on Sunday.
• Continue reading at the Lancashire Post. NB. Toyah has had a busy Bank Holiday Saturday, playing Penkridge Festival earlier today, and Lytham Hall Proms this evening.
We – me and Sharon – had an absolutely amazing day out in Glasgow. After breakfast at The Crystal Palace we spent a few hours in the (wonderful) West End, visiting Byres Road, Ashton Lane, Glasgow University, the Memorial Chapel, the Uni Cloisters, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum… and then caught the subway back into the City Centre for a veggie lunch at McDonalds.
Later we saw Das Fluff (who have supported Toyah a couple of times on tour) at Ivory Blacks on Oswald Street and then did a mini pub crawl: The Sir John Moore, Solid Rock Café, Woody’s and finishing off a great day at Delmonicas.
• See Dreamscape’s other 2026 “tour dates” :) here! (Photos © David Fleming)
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Tuesday 8th September: 6.30pm
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Wednesday 9th September: 1.30pm
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Thursday 10th September: 9.30am
Blue Marigold. Series 5, Episode 1. Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold’s mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback. Director: Giles Foster. Starring: Toyah Willcox, Ralph Bates, Sharon Duce, Helen Fraser, Billy Hamon, Edward Jewesbury.
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.
• Continue reading at Worcester Observer.
Toyah had a very busy day at Rewind Henley on Sunday, performing, meeting Basil Brush and being interviewed by Greatest Hits Radio‘s Jackie Brambles. Watch clips of It’s A Mystery, I Want To Be Free, Time Machine and a short excerpt from Jackie’s interview. (Photos © Toyah/Greatest Hits Radio)
Does it get any more 80s iconic? Toyah and Basil Brush at Rewind Henley… Click on this photo see another one (Photo © Toyah/Basil Brush/Rewind)
Toyah Willcox to receive University of Worcester doctorate
Singer-songwriter Toyah Willcox is amongst those who will receive honorary doctorates from the University of Worcester
She will be recognised alongside historian Professor Dame Linda Colley, journalist Helen Lewis and sports stars Dawn Scott and Lark Atkin-Davies during graduation ceremonies at Worcester Cathedral from September 8 to 10.
Professor David Green CBE DL, vice chancellor and chief executive of the University of Worcester, said: “Graduation is always one of the highlights of the university year as we celebrate the achievements of our students alongside individuals who have made exceptional contributions in their chosen fields.
• Continue reading at Worcester News. See also, University of Worcester doctorates – Toyah Willcox, here.
• Saturday Song: Marionette (Live 1981) – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Bad Blood – Watch… (Image © Toyah)
A star-packed weekend in store at Lytham Hall’s Proms – here is all you need to know
“We really can’t wait to bring this amazing line-up to Lytham Hall for our biggest fundraising event of the year”
Lytham Hall is all set to host its biggest show weekend of the year, as Lytham Proms features stars including Toyah, Aled Jones, Chesney Hawkes and Dodgy. The event is on Saturday and Sunday, from 3pm to 7.30pm each day, featuring a packed programme of music and the traditional ‘Last Night of the Proms’ celebration on Sunday.
• Continue reading at Blackpool Gazette.
Secret Diary Of A Call Girl: Together TV: Tuesday 1st September: 9.30pm
Series 1. Episode 1. Adult drama based on the journals of Belle de Jour, starring Billie Piper as a high-class escort who enjoys what she does but has to keep it a secret from everyone in her personal life. Belle entertains two new clients – one of whom gets too close for comfort. With Toyah Willcox and Cherie Lunghi.
Secret Diary Of A Call Girl: Together TV: Wednesday 2nd September: 9.30pm
Series 1. Episode 2. Belle is invited to a prestigious adult party, but her client doesn’t want to join the action. Starring: Billie Piper, Toyah Willcox, Aleksandar Mikic, Jamie Sives, Aislinn Sands and Scarlette O’Harlette.
• Series One of Secret Diary Of A Call Girl first aired in 2007 on ITV. Toyah appeared in Episodes 1,2 and 8 (Photos © ITV)
We – me and my mate Mark – had an amazing day in Edinburgh last week. The city is always incredible during August when the festival is running. So vibrant, full of colour and seriously busy. It was lovely spending the day among it all, and we also had a fantastic afternoon tea at Malmaison (Chez Mal Edinburgh) on St. Andrew Square. Great day!
• See Dreamscape’s other 2026 “tour dates” :) here! (Photos © David Fleming)
Toyah plays Lytham Hall Proms on Saturday 29th August, and here’s a short promo video. Browse more details at toyahwillcox.com.
Favourite Singers With Nick Heyward: NOW 80s: Sunday 6th September: 7am
Mr Favourite Shirts is back on NOW 80s – this time he selects his Favourite Singers! Including some who influenced him the most such as David Byrne & XTC’s Andy Partridge.
Toyah Revelations… rare tracks, unseen images and deep archive material from the Safari years.
This unboxing looks at both editions of Revelations – B-Sides & Rarities – the 5CD box set and the grey smoke double vinyl. Across B-sides, instrumentals, alternate versions, demos and live recordings, it opens up a huge part of Toyah’s early catalogue, with plenty of previously unreleased material pulled from tape vaults and personal archives. Unboxing both editions in the video.
• Watch Revelations being unboxed at YouTube and Instagram.
The Chase: Celebrity Special: Challenge: Monday 7th September: 9am
Bradley Walsh hosts the quiz show as four celebrities take on the Chaser. Singer Toyah Willcox, ex-footballer John Barnes, writer Germaine Greer and heavyweight boxer Audley Harrison pit their wits against one of the country’s finest quiz brains in the hope of winning thousands of pounds for their chosen charities.
Blackpool Illuminations 2026: All you need to know
Blackpool is set to light up once again in spectacular colour for the annual illuminations – with the switch-on set for 4 September at the Tower Festival Headland.
The free event will be hosted by BBC Radio Lancashire’s Graham Liver and Sharon Hartley. The illuminations run for six miles (9.65km) along the promenade and are on display until Sunday 3 January.
What’s new this year?
New attractions for 2026 include brightly lit neon sandcastles, a “creatures of the deep” display, a sky forest featuring LED cherry blossom trees and an immersive deep space display.
There will also be a display by performer Toyah Willcox telling a story of courage, resilience and self-discovery.
Also expect photo opportunities with attractions including an oversized seaside postcard and the chance to get a selfie with a giant teddy bear inside an illuminated car.
• Continue reading at BBC News. (Photo © Toyah)
2026 marks the 50th year of Toyah’s career! Her very first professional job, playing the role of Sue in the BBC’s “Second City First” television play, Glitter, aired in November 1976 – having been filmed in 1975.
Dreamscape had the privilege of interviewing Toyah 15 years ago (back in 2011)… “Toyah Talks Music”: We talked to her about rediscovering her early albums in the 30th anniversary year of Anthem, the, just-about-to-happen, From Sheep Farming To Anthem tour, Joel Bogen, her amazing sophomore solo studio album, Desire, and much more.
• Read the interview here. Browse all of Dreamscape’s 2026 Toyah 50 posts.
• Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Give In To Me – Watch… (Image © Toyah)
We had a brilliant – and very sunny – day out in Arbroath & Carnoustie, both beautiful seaside towns on the East Coast of Scotland. Great visits to the beach and harbours of both places, delicious food, and a lot of laughs!
• See Dreamscape’s other 2026 “tour dates” :) here! (Photos © David Fleming)
