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Toyah Live 2011: 'Fallen' LWP @ Manchester Pride 31 August, 2011
Toyah played the new single 'Fallen', (by Yomanda feat. Toyah), live for the very first time at Manchester Pride on Monday. Click below to watch/listen at 'You Tube'. (Thanks to Paul Lomas)

 
Toyah Live 2011: Manchester Pride: Full Set 31 August, 2011
Toyah's full 'Manchester Pride' set (Echo Beach, It's A Mystery, Fallen, Rebel Yell, I Want To Be Free) is now available to watch at 'You Tube'. Click below to view. (Thanks to Michael O'Brien)

 
Manchester Evening News: Manchester Pride 31 August, 2011
Comeback boyband Blue got the crowds dancing as they brought this year’s Manchester Pride Big Weekend musical extravaganza to a close. The hunky lads closed musical proceedings on Bank Holiday Monday fresh from their exploits in Eurovision.

Toyah wowed the crowds in her punk-tribal outfit and crown of pink hair. She told The Diary backstage: “This is an original outfit from 1981 that I wore on Top of the Pops and, thankfully, I still fit in it. But I get the hairpiece specially made these days – back then it would be all my own hair styled into those creations but would take an entire day.”

• Read the full news article at the 'Manchester Evening News' website,
here.

 
Toyah Live 2011: Flashback/Rebellion: Photos 28 August, 2011
A few more live photos from recent festival appearances by Toyah: 1/2. Flashback To The 80s Festival, Worksop (Sat 20th August - Thanks to Gareth Forshaw); 3/4/5. Rebellion Festival, Blackpool (Fri 5th August - Thanks to Mark Freeman). Click on each photo below to view larger versions at 'flickr'. All of these and more have been added to the FSF-A and 2010 - Gallery pages.


 
Manx.Net: Toyah Willcox To Rock Douglas! 28 August, 2011
TOYAH WILLCOX TO ROCK DOUGLAS - With full band line-up, 30th September 2011

Plus Support Act on the Night will be an Acoustic Set by Alex Harris and Elliot Booth of IOM band NATIVE

Toyah has chosen The Isle of Man to perform one of a series of special gigs,.....namely - From "Sheep Farming" To "Anthem": Classics Revisited Live in 2011.

FROM SHEEP FARMING TO ANTHEM: Classics Revisited Live 2011
The Gig Celebrates the 30th anniversary of her breakthrough hit It's A Mystery these live dates will include selections from Toyah...h's first three albums, "Sheep Farming In Barnet", "The Blue Meaning" & the Platinum-selling "Anthem". This period includes some of Toyah's biggest hits and greatest songs. The set list for these gigs will celebrate the hits but feature a a sprinkling of material not heard since some of Toyah's early tours from the late 70s and early 1980s.

• Read the full news article at the 'Manx.net' website,
here.
 
Financial Times: Life & Arts: Music: Party Like it's 1985 27 August, 2011
Today's 'Financial Times' Life & Arts features a huge article on the recent 'Rewind Festival', and 80's pop festivals in general. Toyah contributes and is also pictured on the front page of the print edition.

Why are we so enamoured of a brash decade of big hair and shoulder pads? The answer might be found at a popfest

... Toyah Willcox thinks it’s about “personality music”. “Everyone in the 1980s had huge personalities and I think that came across in the writing and the performing,” she says. Willcox, 1981 winner of Smash Hits’ “most fanciable female” award, first noticed signs of a 1980s revival about a decade ago. “The 1990s were quite tough doing gigs. Then around 2000 it got really serious. The gigs got bigger.”

• Read the full article at the 'Financial Times' website,
here.
 
Manchester Pride: Loud & Proud: Toyah Interview 27 August, 2011
Toyah plays the Gaydar Main Arena at Manchester Pride 2011 this Monday. Their 'Big Weekend Guide' features a great one-page mini interview with Toyah. It already sounds like 2012 is going to be busy. Click below for a larger version of the interview page. (Thanks to Paul Lomas)

 
Fallen: Release Date/PAs 27 August, 2011
Toyah's new track with Yomanda, 'Fallen', will be released on 18th September. It will be available for download via iTunes, Play, Amazon etc.

Toyah will play the song live for the first time at Manchester Pride on the Gaydar Main Arena on Monday, and will also play it at her forthcoming PAs at Wig Out and New Foresters in September.
 
The Humans: Gig Dates Reports 27 August, 2011
The recent announcement of The Humans' UK tour dates has been reported by a number of websites, including "the longest running R.E.M. fan forum", Murmurs.com. Gig Goer UK, Festivals For All and Glasswerk also have news reports on this.

Click above to visit The Humans Official website for details and tickets links for the US and UK gigs.
 
Rewind Festival Henley 2011: Absolute Radio Interview 23 August, 2011
Toyah, looking utterly sensational, was interviewed by 'Absolute Radio' at Sunday's 'Rewind Festival' in Henley: Toyah Willcox joins Martyn Lee backstage for a chat about going back to the 80s, choosing a costume from her extensive collection, and how much she still enjoys writing music. View the interview below, or here. Click on each screen cap for a larger version.


 
Rewind Festival Henley 2011: More Toyah Photos 23 August, 2011
More photos of Toyah onstage at the 'Rewind Festival' Henley on Sunday. View more at 'Absolute Radio' by clicking below. Toyah's Official website will have photos from the concert online soon.

 
Boyz: Willcox At Wig Out 23 August, 2011
A news article about one of Toyah's forthcoming PAs is included in the latest issue of 'Boyz' magazine.

TBB has learnt that 80s pop goddess TOYAH WILLCOX is planning a performance of her latest track 'Fallen' at Wig Out next month.

We also know that Paul Masterson - he of Yomanda, Candy Girls, Hi-Gate (with Judge Jules) and many other aliases - has written and produced the track. Paul's previously worked with Kylie and Boy George too, so this next title is bound to be a hit.

And what's more, GaydarRadio DJ Phil Marriott made the song his 'Anthem of the Week' last week.

Toyah's filming the video to 'Fallen' in Norway early next month too, so expect some exclusive shots gracing these pages soon!

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

 
Rewind Festival Henley 2011: More Photos 22 August, 2011
More photos of Toyah at yesterday's Henley 'Rewind Festival'. (Photos by Heart/Huw Crowther)

 
Rewind Festival Henley 2011: Photos 22 August, 2011
Toyah, offstage and onstage, looking amaaaaazing yesterday at the 'Rewind Festival 2011', Henley.

 
Heart: Rewind Festival 2011 22 August, 2011
Rewind - the 80's festival, is over for another year, but you can reminisce with us.

With Heart Breakfast's Michelle on stage introducing the likes of Hue and Cry, The Village People, Billy Ocean, Bananarama and Bucks Fizz on Saturday and Heart Drivetime's Gareth James on stage Sunday with the likes of Toyah, Go West, Candi Staton and The Human League, it was another amazing weekend.

A little bit of rain on Saturday didn't put anyone off, with 20,000 people descending on Henley each day, and enjoying the glorious sunshine for the rest of the weekend.

We had our cameras out in force, so why not re-live the festival via the photos below, and if weren't there see what you could be doing this time next year!
 
Flashback To The 80s: Photos 22 August, 2011
Toyah, onstage and onscreen, at Saturday's 'Flashback To The 80s' festival, at Clumber Park in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. Sporting a brand new pink hairpiece and that uber classic Melissa Caplan outfit. Toyah tweeted on Saturday: "We rocked Clumber!", along with this great photo. (Photos below by Angie & Official Toyah)

 
Official Toyah/The Humans: UK Sugar Rush Dates 22 August, 2011
THE HUMANS ANNOUNCE UK SUGAR RUSH CONCERT DATES

The Humans have confirmed they will follow their first-ever US concert dates with a UK tour in support of the album Sugar Rush. The band, the brainchild of Toyah Willcox and featuring Bill Rieflin R.E.M. will perform material from their new album in a series of intimate UK gigs in London, Cardiff, West Bromwich and Derby on sale from Friday 19 August 2011. (Cardiff on sale Monday 22 August) The UK dates will directly follow the band’s first ever American live concerts which see The Humans play New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Seatlle.

Tuesday 4 October: Manchester Ruby Lounge
Wednesday 5 October: Cardiff: Clwb Ifor Bach
Thursday 6 October: London Bush Hall
Saturday 8 October: Derby Flowerpot
Sunday 9 October: West Bromwich The Public


The Humans' new album Sugar Rush will be available to buy initially in the UK at the live concert dates and contain a code to download exclusive live tracks from the band's headline London 2010 date at The Scala which received a glowing 4-star review from the Financial Times. After the tour the album will be available to buy digitally and for mail order online.
 
Classic Toyah @ 'You Tube' 22 August, 2011
More fantatsic, and rare, classic Toyah footage has recently been added to 'You Tube'. This includes Toyah presenting Look! Hear!, guesting on The Saturday Show and School Days, and much more. View each of the below by clicking on the cap. View Black Hollow Eyes' channel here.


 
I Was A Teenage Toyah Fan: FB Top Ten Faq 22 August, 2011
The 'I Was A Teenage Toyah Fan' Facebook has added a "Top Ten Faq", answering questions like: When's it coming out? (The autumn. I am hoping during the final leg of the Toyah's Sheep Farming to Anthem tour as there would be a certain pleasing symmetry about that), how long is it? (...in the region of 30,000 - 50,000 words), and what's inside? (Mainly text, although there will be some illustrations).

Hopefully lots more people will "like" the Facebook page, and buy the book when it's completed. Visit IWATTF FB
here.
 
Toyah Live 2011: Flashback To The 80s/Rewind Festival 19 August, 2011
Another busy weekend for Toyah is just around the corner, with two live festivals to play: 'Flashback To The 80s' at Clumber Park, Worksop on Saturday and the 'Rewind Festival', Henley on Sunday. These are two return visits for Toyah, as she has played both of these festivals previously.

 
The Power Of Three: Press Release 19 August, 2011
A chick flick for the older woman

The official press screening for The Power of Three - where three older women come together to show you are never too late to fulfil your dreams. Starring Toyah Willcox and 60s bombshell Margaret Nolan (Goldfinger).

The Power Of Three

A feel good movie for women of a certain age.

So far we've had a hot Diane Keaton in Something's Gotta Give, a naked Helen Mirren in Calendar Girls, and Meryl Streep as an inspirational business woman in It's Complicated. Now The Power of Three brings us not one, but three women of a certain age – three strong, humorous women who all have an unfulfilled dream but find themselves stuck...until they come to harness The Power of Three.

• View the full Press Release at
journalism.co.uk.
 
Guardian: Film Blog: Quadrophenia 19 August, 2011
Quadrophenia was the subject of yesterday's Film Blog in the 'Guardian', comparing the Mod riots of the Swinging Sixties with the scripted riots of the film with the recent idiotic UK riots... sort of!

Quadrophenia: back when Britain's youngsters ran riot

Teenagers take to the streets and Britain erupts in moral panic – why does Franc Roddam's 1979 cult classic feel so familiar?

Director: Franc Roddam | Entertainment grade: B | History grade: A–

Between 1964 and 1966, teenagers rioted in British seaside towns. Violence flared between mods and rockers, two youth movements that were connected in the press with drug-taking, vandalism and delinquency.

• View the full, interesting, overview of Quadrophenia at the 'Guardian' website,
here.
 
The Humans: UK Dates Announced Today 19 August, 2011
The eagerly awaited UK live dates for The Humans will be officially announced and confirmed today.

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

 
Stereoboard: The Humans Announce UK Dates 19 August, 2011
THE HUMANS ANNOUNCE TWO OCTOBER UK SHOWS & TICKETS

The Humans, the experimental band project featuring R.E.M's Bill Reiflin, Toyah Willcox and Chris Wong have announced two UK shows for October.

The Humans were formed after Toyah Willcox was asked to tour Estonia by the Estonian ambassador back in 2006. Wilcox formed the band and proceeded to showcase their material during three live shows in Estonia in Autumn 2007. The three shows, which were attended by many governmental dignitaries including the Estonian president, sold-out in under 24 hours!

According to Toyah Willcox's official website www.toyahwillcox.com, “The Humans are an experimental band project, featuring Bill Rieflin (R.E.M.), Toyah Willcox and Chris Wong. According to toyahwillcox.com, "The Humans live show is song based but the songs are deconstructed down to the bones of raw experience exposing human nature and irony. Comparisons are always misleading but if The White Stripes met with the vocal adventures of Lou Reed, Kate Bush, Gabriel and Beefheart then you might get a flavour of things to come..."

The Humans will see the American release of the album 'Sugar Rush' on 27th September.

The Humans UK Live Dates are as follows:

October 2011
Oct 4th - Ruby Lounge, Manchester
Oct 6th – Bush Hall, Shepherds Bush, London

The Humans tickets are onsale from 9am on Friday 19th August.
 
Creative Loafing: Bill Rieflin is Moonlighting 19 August, 2011
R.E.M. drummer Bill Rieflin is moonlighting as one of two bass players on the album Sugar Rush, the second offering from Toyah Willcox's avant-garde rock trio the Humans. Willcox is a British actress, author, musician and wife to Roxy Music guitarist and prog god Robert Fripp. Sugar Rush is due to drop Sept. 27 via Seattle label the End Records. Although the group's lineup is technically rounded out by Willcox, Rieflin, and fellow bass player Chris Wong, Fripp lends his guitar work to each of the album's 13 tracks. Keep an eye out for more U.S. tour dates, which should be announced soon.
 
Classic Toyah: TV Times (1982) 18 August, 2011
A voyage round Toyah Willcox: By Jane Ennis / Pictures Brian Aris. Published on 25th April 1982.

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)

 
Sky Arts: Rewind 2011 Airing September 18 August, 2011
REWIND 2011 SUN 04 SEP 10PM, SKY ARTS 1 HD

The 'Rewind Festival' takes place this weekend at Henley, with Toyah playing on Sunday. 'Sky Arts' are filming the festival for broadcast early next month. Toyah tweeted recently that they will be filming her set.

Pat Sharpe wigs, wooden gypsy caravans, themed bars, cup cakes and inflatable microphones are the order of the day at the music event dubbed 'the perfect festival for people who don't normally go to festivals'. Following huge success last year and a wave of nostalgia, organisers have extended the capacity of the Henley-On-Thames site for a bigger and better celebration of 80s music and artists than ever before.
 
Dreamscape Press Archive: Read Up On Toyah! 18 August, 2011
Check out the Press Archive. All of our recent Classic Toyah additions, along with a few others, are all now available in there, joining hundreds of interviews, reviews, features, articles and clippings.

 
Classic Toyah: Dreamscape Virtual Scrapbook 17 August, 2011
Welcome to the first (and possibly last) ever Dreamscape Virtual Toyah Scrapbook. Full to bursting with rare, Classic Toyah, articles, photos and clippings. Dive in by clicking on each thumbnail below for a larger version. (Huge thanks to Paul Lomas and his scanner!)

Salisbury Festival 1989 I Had A Vision 1981 A Bonus For Toyah Fans 1981 Pop Pair Play For Free 1988 Toyahs Funny Turn 1982 Chatterbox Willcox 1987 Im Toyah, Buy Me 1981 Christmas Special For Toyah 1981 Toyah Shattered 1981 Princess Di In 2-Hour Pow Wow With Toyah 1987 Toyahs In The Toils 1982

 
Toyah To Premiere 'Fallen' at Manchester Pride 16 August, 2011
Toyah will be performing the forthcoming single 'Fallen' at her three upcoming live PAs, including the premiere performance at Manchester Pride on Monday 29th August.

The other PAs are
Wig Out @ Ghetto Factory on Saturday 10th September, and New Foresters, Nottingham on Saturday 17th September. View our transcript of the recent 'Gaydar Radio' interview with 'Fallen' co-writer and producer Paul Masterson, talking about the track and working with Toyah, here.
 
Toyah on Good Food's 'Monster Munchies' in Nov 16 August, 2011
Toyah will guest on the 'Good Food' channel's Monster Munchies next month. She filmed her appearance yesterday at Garsons Farm in Esher, tweeting beforehand: "Off to film Food Channel's Monster Munch. No idea what to expect!"

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.

 
Classic Toyah: Hot Press (1981): 30 From Toyah 16 August, 2011
Time for some more "Classic Toyah". Toyah was on the cover of, and interviewed in, 'Hot Press' twice in 1981. This is the first, from 17th April of that year.

Tara Winter Uncovers The Many Faces Behind The Make-Up

1) Toyah is a dilletante, dabbling in fashionable performance arts for sheer self-gratification.

2) Toyah is a violent sub-cult, fronted by a spitting vixen, getting her kicks from other people's boots.

3) Toyah is an egomaniac, keeping the musicians in her group in neutral tones, in the dark, out of the picture.

4) Toyah is arrogant, difficult, unreliable, and wears all that make-up to hide acne.

Did you spot the deliberate mistake? Stay behind, anyone
who realised that all of the above are untrue, and I'll teach you to dance the mashed potato.

When we met on a still-foggy Belfast morning, Toyah was already wide awake, sitting with utter composure amid the bleary salesmen and snaking hoovers that characterise preprandial hotels. We would talk for half an hour, please, and then there was a plane to catch. Tom, Toyah's boyfriend/minder, set the alarm on his watch...

• Read the full classic Toyah interview by clicking on each of the above scans.
 
Toyah Newsy Bits & Pieces! 15 August, 2011
• Chris Jepson's excellent 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem' photos from the Leicester Square Theatre concert, as featured on Toyah's Official website, are available to buy at Photo Box Gallery.

• Check out Kula Productions'
Gallery 2011 for some great 'FSF-A' photos of Toyah at Harrogate Theatre on 22nd July.

• 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: Toyah Included! 15 August, 2011
Thanks to 'Put The Needle On The Record' at Facebook for confirming that Toyah will, indeed, be included in their forthcoming book dedicated to classic 80s singles artwork.

A few days ago Toyah.net speculated that Toyah *may* be included in Put The Needle On The Record. Well, it's confirmed! She has her own page, featuring the cover art for "Ieya" and it's one of my favorite head shots in the book.

'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.

 
Folk & Roots: Wickham Festival 2011: Review 15 August, 2011
'Folk & Roots' blog have a comprehensive review of the 'Wickham Festival 2011', including a brief mention for Toyah's 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem' set.

After that it was back to catch the last bit of Toyah’s act, looking every inch the 80s icon in one of her original costumes. She had some very dedicated fans there to see her and seemed to very much enjoy her time at Wickham.

• Read the full review at the 'Folk & Roots' blog,
here.

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

 
Henley Standard: 40,000 Tickets Sold For Eighties Festival 15 Aug, 2011
The Rewind Festival has sold out.

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.

 
Rewind Scotland 2011: Photos by Lorne Thomson 15 August, 2011
More fantastic live photos of Toyah, from 'Rewind Scotland', both onstage and backstage at the 80s festival that took place in Perth. These have also been added to our 2010 - Gallery. Click on each photo below to view larger versions at 'flickr'. (Thanks to Lorne Thomson for these excellent photos)



 
I Was A Teenage Toyah Fan: Facebook 15 August, 2011
The forthcoming book 'I Was A Teenage Toyah Fan' now has a Facebook page.

Originally a series of blog entries, this memoir about the experience of being an obsessive fan of Toyah Willcox in the early eighties will be published in book form in Autumn 2011

From 1986 until its closure, Chris ran the official Toyah Willcox Fan Club Tellurian as well as designing and selling merchandise during Toyah's extensive tours in the early nineties.

This is not that story.

This is the story of what happened before that and one that begins on a dark winter's night at the tail end of 1979...
 
Toyah Live 2011: New Foresters PA 15 August, 2011
Toyah returns to Nottingham's New Foresters next month for her third PA in as many years. The photo is from her first PA back in September 2009. Click below for more info. (Thanks to Ray Sears)

 
Saturday Live: Toyah's 'Secret Life' 14 August, 2011
Toyah guested on yesterday morning's Saturday Live on 'BBC Radio 4'. Talking about meteorites, and more, in their 'Secret Life' series.

Richard Coles with critic Tom Dyckhoff, poet Kate Fox, paralysed rugby star Matt Hampson, designer Kenneth Grange, Toyah Willcox's Secret Life and Steve James' Inheritance Tracks.

Richard introduced Toyah thus: Do you remember the safety pin divas, the short and sweaty summer of Punk? Siouxsie Sioux, the late lamented Poly Styrene, Laura Logic and occupying a slightly different place the actor and singer Toyah Willcox.

Today she is well known as a writer and television presenter too, perhaps the only person to have presented both the Good Sex Guide and Songs Of Praise. Back then as Miranda she rattled and lisped her way through Derek Jarman’s marvellous punky version of The Tempest and it was she who skipped up and down on a spot in pixie boots singing 'It’s A Mystery' on Top Of The Tops. Well, mystery no longer for here she is in confessional mood.

There were also plays of clips of 'This Belongs To You' by The Humans and 'It's A Mystery'.

Saturday Live is available, until next Saturday morning, to listen to again at BBC
iPlayer (Toyah appears approximately 25 minutes in). There's also a podcast of the programme for download. 'The Toyah Willcox Interview Archive' also has a full transcript of Toyah's 'Secret Life'. View here.
 
Birmingham Mail: Toyah Says 'Bring Back Brum' 14 August, 2011
Pop star Toyah leads drive to bring back kids' TV hero Brum

Pop star and actress Toyah Willcox is backing a campaign to bring Birmingham’s most famous TV car back to the small screen. Superhero motor Brum was based on an Austin 7 Chummy convertible and five series were produced by Ragdoll Productions from 91 until the show ended in 02.

Singer Toyah even penned her support for the drive to get Brum back on TV. She said: “Happy birthday Brum. This feisty, adventurous little car has entertained millions of children worldwide for two decades and deserves his best birthday yet.

“Wherever I go in the world people tell me their children grew up watching Brum. His go-getting nature has encouraged children to be confident and his wheels have spread the name of Birmingham across the UK and many other places in the world. You are a brave little car!”

• Read the full article at the 'Birmingham Mail' website,
here.
 
Power Of Three: November Premiere + 14 August, 2011
The Power Of Three premiere takes place at the Everyman Cinema, London on 10th November, with the three main leads, including, of course, Toyah in attendance. There are also tentative plans to bring the film to various cinemas through the UK. View all the latest info on Power Of Three, plus more photos from the film at Facebook by clicking below. (Thanks to Michael O'Brien)

 
Dreamscape News Archive: July 2011 14 August, 2011
Dreamscape News for July 2011 has now been archived. Visit our News Archive below.

 
Quadrophenia Night 2 @ The Artrix Bromsgrove 13 August, 2011
The Artrix in Bromsgrove, where Toyah and 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem' played last month, hold a Quadrophenia night this evening.

QUADROPHENIA NIGHT 2: This unique event returns for a second year offering fans of British film, the music of the 1960s and the youth movement known as ‘Mod’ an opportunity relive some of the most culturally significant moments in post-war British history.

Quadrophenia Night II will combine a screening of Franc Roddam’s cult classic movie with a live music experience featuring performances by two top bands.

The Quik will perform a set which takes its inspiration from the original sixties hits that feature in the movie while The Whoo will round off the night with their high energy tribute to British rock giants The Who with a set that will include tracks from the Quadrophenia album.

To help add to the atmosphere we invite you to attend dressed in the styles of the era depicted in the film and display your scooters and motorcycles on the theatre forecourt.
 
Sunday Times: Home: Punk Shock 13 August, 2011
Although Toyah tweeted in early June that she had just completed a photo session for a feature with 'Sunday Times', this cover feature for their 'Home' section, published on 17th July, seems to have come and gone with no fanfare.

Punk Shock: Revealed: Toyah's Secret Passion For Antique Furniture

A House Built On Rock: Richard Barber visits the oddly genteel home of the former punk Toyah Willcox and her guitar hero husband...

The magazine featured a two-page article, complete with a Toyah interview and a selection of photos of Toyah, Robert and their home, as well as a small classic Toyah shot.

• This is the second occasion that Toyah has been the cover star of 'Home'. She previously featured on their cover back in May 2004.
 
Uber Rock: Rebellion Festival 2011: Review 13 August, 2011
'Uber Rock' have a comprehensive review of the 'Rebellion Festival 2011', including an interesting take on Toyah's 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem' set, from a, self confessed, non fan Ian Bell.

I had been looking forward to catching Toyah live as she was always one of those artists from my youth that I quite admired but would never have claimed to be a massive fan of, but with classic
songs such as 'Mystery' and 'I Want To Be Free', an acting career including a role in the classic film Quadraphenia it would be simply rude not to catch her live at Rebellion, there is the day time and naff TV show appearances but there's no need to mention them is there.

The heavy hitters from the classic 'Anthem' album such as 'Demolition Men', 'Obsolete', and 'Thunder In The Mountains' raised the crowd from its keyboard induced paralasys and rightfully gained the applause deserved. And with an encore that included both 'It's A Mystery' which went down extremely well as did 'Danced' the disappointment was we didn't get 'I Want To Be Free' or 'Good Morning Universe', but that's me just being picky. Toyah certainly lived up to her reputation her tonight and continued to divide the opinions of those who witnessed her set. I mean is she a (former) pop star, is she an actress, or is she as she once so elquently put it "a Punk Rock icon?" I'm perhaps not the one to answer that million dollar question, but maybe you are?

• Read the full review at the 'Uber Rock' website,
here.
 
Yomanda feat. Toyah: Fallen: Reaction So far 13 August, 2011
The extended version of 'Fallen' was played on Club Nation Live on 'Gaydar Radio' this evening. Twice! (I managed to miss both unfortunately)

Toyah
tweeted today: "Great response to Fallen.. Played twice in same show due to demand. Thank you."

Just a few reactions from fans at Toyah's
Official Facebook: "Wow its great!...and I normally dont like dancey stuff;-)", Giddy Gavin; "I must confess........ I love it and I couldn't care less", Wayne Evans; "Absolutely loving Fallen!!!", Andrew Hay; "I love it so much I nearly wet myself!", Andrew James Haslan; "Love it, want it", Gareth Suthers.

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.

 
The Green Hotel: Win Toyah Willcox Tickets 12 August, 2011
Win 2 tickets to see Toyah Willcox live at our Backstage venue, plus 1 nights accommodation, including dinner bed & full Scottish breakfast, plus get the chance to meet Toyah after the concert. Simply complete the below to win this fabulous prize worth over £200! (Click below to enter)

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.

 
Birmingham Music Heritage: Expanded Toyah Interview 12 August, 2011
'Birmingham Music Heritage' have added more Toyah video interview clips to their website. There are now 10 parts: 80s icon Toyah, talks to volunteer, Alison Solomon about her introduction to music and drama at school, making the video for 'I Want To Be Free', seeing bands at the 'Top Rank' and the horror of the Birmingham pub bombings in the 70s. Click on the caps below to view.

 
Toyah on TV & Radio: Update 12 August, 2011
Saturday Live : BBC Radio 4 - Saturday 13th August : 9.00am
Richard Coles with critic Tom Dyckhoff, poet Kate Fox, paralysed rugby star Matt Hampson, designer Kenneth Grange, Toyah Wilcox's Secret Life and Steve James' Inheritance Tracks.

Quadrophenia : ITV 4 - Tue 16th August : 11.55pm
Quadrophenia : ITV 4 - Wed 17th August : 10.00pm

The Who wrote and produced this energetic story of a young man disillusioned with his life in 1960s London. Phil Daniels excels as the alienated anti-hero Jimmy Cooper. Director: Franc Roddam. Starring: Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Toyah Willcox, Philip Davis, Mark Wingett, Sting, and Ray Winstone. Also airing on ITV4 HD and ITV 4 +1.

Hole In The Wall : CBBC - Saturday 20th August : 9.00am
Guests TV chef Simon Rimmer, singer Toyah Willcox, actress Zaraah Abrahams and presenter Barney Harwood, captained by rugby legend Austin Healey and EastEnders' Joe Swash.

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee : Comedy Central Extra : Tuesday 23rd August : 2.50am
Olivia Lee stars in this hidden camera sketch show. New and made exclusively for Comedy Central. Deaf Bubba makes a mess of things at the marina and Elaine Caine meets Toyah Willcox.
 
The Humans: Sugar Rush (CD/Shirt Bundle) 12 August, 2011
'The Omega Order' have The Humans 'Sugar Rush' CD/Shirt bundle, mentioned in last week's thehumansofficial.com news update, available for pre order at their website.

HUMANS, THE - Sugar Rush (CD/Shirt Bundle)
Limited edition bundle includes exclusive T-shirt and CD.

Label: The End | Genre: Rock (Alternative Rock)
Release date: September 27 2011
46 days left reserve now!

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!

 
Toyah Live 2011: August Live Photos 12 August, 2011
The last 12 days have been exceptionally busy for Toyah. Along with everything else she normally does she has also played four huge concert dates. We've just about managed to keep up with her and have brought you some incredible photos along the way. Here's a reminder... Please click on each for a larger version. All of these have also been added to the FSF-A and 2010 - Gallery pages.




• 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'..

 
Gaydar Radio: Paul Masterson Interview/'Fallen' First Play 11 August, 2011
Toyah, Paul Masterson & Dave Pemberton | Photo © ToyahWillcox.comThe producer of 'Fallen', by Yomanda feat Toyah, Paul Masterson was interviewed on The Phil Marriott Show on 'Gaydar Radio' earlier this evening. Paul also introduced the first worlwide play of ''Fallen'.

An angel's fallen through... the edge of time

Phil Marriott: It's a very exciting time for you, because you're about to unleash this big beast called 'Fallen', which of course is your collaboration with Toyah.

Paul Masterson: Yeah, indeed, absolutely. Well I've been an absolutely massive fan. I remember buying Toyah's records when I was still living in Belfast, like '81, '82, '83, and it was one of those artists I've always had my eye on to write a song with, and a few months ago I sent her an instrumental piece and she absolutely loved it, and then we got together in the studio about a month or so ago and we recorded the vocals. I've just spent a few weeks mixing it, and it's all finished and ready to go, pretty much.

• Read a full transcript of the interview
here. 'Fallen' is Phil's "Anthem Of The Week". Response to tonight's first play was so strong that Phil played it again at the end of his show, and he will play it again on Club Nation tomorrow night. A preview of 'Fallen' can also be heard at Soundcloud.

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

 
Toyah On The Radio 11 August, 2011
Toyah On The Radio #1: As previously mentioned yesterday, Yomanda feat. Toyah's new song 'Fallen' premieres this evening, after 8pm, on 'Gaydar Radio' on The Phil Marriott Show: Listen online worldwide at www.gaydarradio.com, and on DAB in London and the Sussex Coast. You can also download the Gaydar Radio App for your mobile from iTunes.

Toyah On The Radio #2: Toyah talks meteorites this Saturday morning on the 'BBC Radio 4' programme Saturday Live. This airs from 9-10am. Listen online at
bbc.co.uk/radio4, and view the Radio 4 schedule for Saturday, here. Toyah tweeted about this in May: "Today BBCRadio4 are interviewing me about meteorite collection. Is there life on Mars? In my humble opinion.. YES!"
 
Put The Needle On The Record: New Book 11 August, 2011
'Put the Needle on the Record: The 1980s at 45 Revolutions Per Minute' by Matthew Chojnacki, is available from 28th August by Schiffer Publishing.

The book features classic 7 and 12" single artwork from the 80's. The 'Facebook' page for this included Toyah's 'Ieya' 12" cover so that may possibly be featured.

In the 1980s, music defined the moment: "Video Killed the Radio Star" ushered in MTV, "Don't You (Forget about Me)" ruled The Breakfast Club, and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" became the anthem of a generation. The 1980s were also the most visually provocative era of the last millennium. Every new vinyl single hit the stands wrapped in eye-catching sleeves that reflected the latest trends.

Put the Needle on the Record is pop culture historian Matthew Chojnacki's definitive guide to 7- and 12-inch vinyl single artwork from the '80s. He presents and compares more than 250 vinyl single covers, representing nearly every prominent musician of the decade. Read the previously untold stories behind the 1980s' most iconic images from the designers and visual talent behind Madonna, Prince, Adam Ant, Pink Floyd, Queen, The Clash, Pet Shop Boys, Kate Bush, and more.

Coupled with exclusive commentary from more than 100 of the '80s biggest musicians, including Annie Lennox, Duran Duran, Run-DMC, Gary Numan, The B-52's, Erasure, OMD, Scorpions, The Knack, and Yoko Ono, this is an authoritative journey back to the songs and images that continue to influence our culture.

Contains a foreword by Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters and an afterword by Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran.
 
Toyah @ 'Wickham Festival 2011': Photo 10 August, 2011
An amazing photo of Toyah during the 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem' set at Sunday night's 'Wickham Festival' in Hampshire. This has also been added to our FSF-A Gallery. View a larger version here. (Thanks to Claire for the photo. Visit her 'flickr' page by clicking below)

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 2011: So Much More To Come 10 August, 2011
Toyah's had a phenomenally busy, and eclectic, 2011... so far. But there is still so much more to come this year...

• 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem' UK Tour: There have been nine dates so far. What could be considered the "main leg" begins on 30th September, taking in 15 dates through October and into November. Visit the official 'FSF-A' page,
here, for all the info.

• The Humans release their second album, 'Sugar Rush' in America, and also play a quartet of US live dates in late September. Visit
thehumansofficial.com. Live dates for the UK in September will be announced soon too.

New Toyah Music: A new dance song, 'Fallen', receives its first play on 'Gaydar Radio' tomorrow. Toyah has also recorded a song for 'Ladies Love The Beatles', an album, produced by Christopher Neil, due for release in late 2011.

• 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.

 
Fallen: Premieres Tomorrow on 'Gaydar Radio' 10 August, 2011
The new dance track Toyah recorded with Paul Masterson a couple of months ago, 'Fallen' (by Yomanda featuring Toyah), will receive its premiere play on The Phil Marriott Show on 'Gaydar Radio' tomorrow evening.

Phil's show airs between 6 and 10pm. Listen online
here.

Toyah will film the video for 'Fallen' in Oslo.
 
Skiddle: Manchester Pride 2011 Preview 10 August, 2011
The Toyah page at the 'Manchester Pride' website has been updated. Toyah plays the event on Monday 29th August.

'Skiddle' have also just published a great preview of 'Manchester Pride': 2011 sees Manchester Pride turn 21, and to celebrate this momentous landmark, the organisers are planning what looks set to easily be the biggest and boldest pride event yet.

That’s not all, Monday sees an even more diverse selection of performers, highlights include Toyah, Hazel Dean, Bucks Fizz, 4 Poofs and a Piano – and the headliners, Blue! This year’s Eurovision hopefuls bring us their anthemic entry ‘I Can’ and a smattering of their naughties pop gems. That really is it now.

• Read the full article at the 'Skiddle' website,
here.
 
Rebellion Festival 2011: Photos by Claire Wade 10 August, 2011
More photos of Toyah, at last Friday's 'Rebellion Festival' in Blackpool, during the 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem' set. These, and others, have also been added to our FSF-A Gallery. Click on each photo below to view larger versions at 'flickr'. (Thanks to Claire for these amazing photos)


 
You Tubing with 'Rebellion 2011': Race Through Space 10 August, 2011
Toyah performing 'Race Through Space' at the 'Rebellion Festival 2011'. (Thanks to Andy Spike)

 
Wirral News: Toyah Willcox Bringing New Tour To Wirral 10 August, 2011
Toyah Willcox bringing new tour to Jack Rabbit Slims in October Jack Rabbit Slims in October

Toyah Willcox is returning to rock Hoylake later this year. The singer will perform at Jack Rabbit Slims on October 23 as part of her latest tour, From Sheep Farming to Anthem: Classics revisited.

The tour will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Toyah’s breakthrough hit It’s a Mystery and include tracks from her first three albums, Sheep Farming in Barnet, The Blue Meaning and the platinum-selling Anthem.

The singer is also promising to perform material not heard since her early tours in the late 1970s.

Tickets are £17 (£21 on the door, subject to availability) from www.rspromotickets.co.uk or telephone 07970 990774.
 
Windsor Express: Review: Here and Now Tour - Ascot 10 August, 2011
Heart-throbs and hairstyles of the 1980s were indulged by thousands at the after party of an afternoon at the races on Saturday, writes Nicola Hine.

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.

 
Here & Now Ascot 2011: Photos by Kevin Slyfield 10 August, 2011
A great selection of photos of Toyah onstage last Saturday, during the 'Here and Now' 80s Concert at Ascot Racecourse. These have also been added to our 2010 - Gallery. Click on each photo below to view larger versions at 'flickr'. (Thanks to Kevin Slyfield for these excellent photos)


 
Wetherby News: Harrogate Fringe Puts Town On 'Cool' List 10 Aug, 2011
One night in Harrogate two weeks ago at exactly the same time, writes Graham Chalmers, 'indie' singer Edwyn Collins was performing with a quintet from the Scottish Philharmonic Orchestra at an art exhibition in Cold Bath Road, Toyah Willcox was bounding on stage in an outrageous costume at Harrogate Theatre, a weird and wonderful post-rock band from London called Teeth of the Sea were sound checking at Katana bar at the back of Debenhams and cult icon and author Howard Marks was giving a talk about crime writing and his drug dealing past at the Old Swan Hotel.

At that precise moment Harrogate was probably the most happening place in the UK, outside of London. This unlikely scenario was partly the result of the Fringe and partly the result of Harrogate International Festival which gave birth to the Fringe.

• Read the full article at the 'Wetherby News' website,
here.
 
Toyah @ 'Here & Now Ascot 2011': Photo 9 August, 2011
An amazing photo of Toyah backstage at Saturday's massive 'Here and Now' 80s Concert at Ascot Racecourse. This has also been added to Dreamscape's 2010 - Gallery. View a larger version by clicking below. (Thanks to Becky Varley for the photo. View more Ascot pics at Vicky's Facebook)

 
Virtual Festivals: Rewind Festival 2011 Sells Out 9 August, 2011
Organiser's say they're "absolutely delighted" with news

Bucking the trend in the current climate, all tickets for the 80’s revival festival have gone ahead of the event, which takes place on 19-21 August.

Rewind promoter David Heartfield said: “I’m absolutely delighted to announce that tickets to this year’s Rewind Festival have now completely sold out - I cannot imagine a more perfect weekend.”

The Human League, Village People, Kim Wilde, ex-Frankie Goes To Hollywood singer Holly Johnson, ABC, China Crisis, Toyah, Billy Ocean, Go West, Average White Band and Earth Wind & Fire are just some of the acts playing this year.

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

 
Official Toyah: The Humans UK Gigs 9 August, 2011
Toyah's Official Facebook posted this afternoon:

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

 
Toyah on TV: Dirty Sexy Funny 9 August, 2011
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee : Comedy Central Extra : Tuesday 23rd August : 2.50am
Olivia Lee stars in this hidden camera sketch show. New and made exclusively for Comedy Central. Deaf Bubba makes a mess of things at the marina and Elaine Caine meets Toyah Willcox.

 
Louder Than War: The Playlist: Rebellion 2011 9 August, 2011
Excellent feedback for Toyah's 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem' set, at the Rebellion Festival on Friday, from the 'Louder Than War' website.

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.

 
Toyah @ 'Here & Now Ascot 2011' #3 9 August, 2011
More online praise for Toyah's 'Here & Now' Ascot performance, plus more photos at 'Facebook'.

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.

 
You Tubing with 'Rebellion 2011': Bird in Flight 9 August, 2011
Toyah performing 'Bird in Flight' at the 'Rebellion Festival 2011'. (Thanks to Bud The Chud)

 
You Tubing with 'Rebellion 2011': We Are 9 August, 2011
Toyah performing 'We Are' at the 'Rebellion Festival 2011'. (Thanks to Bud The Chud at 'YouTube')

 
The End Records: The Humans/Sugar Rush 9 August, 2011
The End Records, the US label who just signed The Humans and will release 'Sugar Rush' next month, celebrate by featuring the band on their front page, along with news on the forthcoming album.

Toyah also tweeted yesterday on The Humans' NYC date: "New York is on sale....The Humans perform Sugar Rush in entirety!"

• Visit 'thehumansofficial.com' here.

 
Shapers Of The 80s: 'FSF-A' 9 August, 2011
The 'Shapers Of The 80s' website includes a great "plug" for Toyah's 'FSF-A' tour via a mini news article.

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.

 
Toyah @ 'Rebellion Festival 2011': Photo 8 August, 2011
An amazing photo of Toyah during the 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem' set at Friday night's 'Rebellion Festival' in Blackpool. This has also been added to our FSF-A Gallery. View a larger version here. (Thanks to Barry Delaney for the photo. Visit his 'flickr' page by clicking below)

 
Dreamscape Gallery: Toyah Live 7 August, 2011
Coming soon to Dreamscape, another sizeable update to the Gallery. This will include a selection of rare, and, rather nifty, live Toyah photos from various years and gigs (preview below). Thanks to David Herd, Paul Cable, Katy McAleese, M Masser and Martyn Hampton.

 
Toyah Live 2011: Official Gigs Updated 7 August, 2011
As well as the new confirmed US dates for The Humans, Toyah's Gigs page has a few other additions too: A live PA @ Wig Out, and a "Toyah: Hits & Surprises" full band gig Backstage at The Green Hotel in Kinross Perthshire.

Saturday 10 September: Live PA @ Wig Out | Wig Out @ Ghetto Factory
Houghton St, London, WC2A 2AE |
www.popstarz.org/

Tuesday 25 October 2011: Hits & Surprises | Backstage at The Green Hotel
2 The Muirs, Kinross, Perthshire, KY13 8AS |
Tickets
 
Toyah Live 2011: FSF-A @ Wickham Festival: Today! 7 August, 2011
The 'Wickham Festival 2011' runs from 4th to 7th August. Already this weekend Mary Coughlan, Richard Thompson, John Otway, Jools Holland and the, legendary, Rolf Harris have all played the festival.

Toyah plays a 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem' gig this evening, with an advertised onstage time of 6pm. Other artists appearing today include: The Men They Couldn't Hang and Eddi Reader.

This is the ninth 'FSF-A' gig of the year-long tour. What a busy and eclectic weekend this has been for Toyah!

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

 
Toyah @ 'Here & Now Ascot 2011' #2 7 August, 2011
More 'Toyah @ Ascot' yesterday... Click below left to watch Toyah performing 'It's A Mystery' at 'You Tube'. She is, somewhat, erm..., in the distance but it was a very large audience :)

Click below right to view a great collection of 'Here & Now' Ascot photos at flickr, including four excellent shots of Toyah (not in the distance this time, or maybe she was and it was a good camera, who knows lol!).

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

 
Toyah @ 'Here & Now Ascot 2011' #1 7 August, 2011
Toyah played to a massive audience at yesterday's 'Here & Now' 80s Concert at Ascot.

In the early afternoon Toyah tweeted: "Ascot is full to bursting! Tens of thousands! Yipee! :-)" and she uploaded a great photo of "Vicious cake security at ascot races". View
here.

Later Toyah tweeted again: "Fripp took this then broke my camera! 200,000 people at least. Utterly brilliant :-)". View the photo
here.

The above right photo is Toyah at Ascot yesterday, by bennie11. View a larger version, at instagram,
here.
 
Official Toyah: August 2011 Blog 7 August, 2011
Toyah’s, thought provoking, August 2011 Blog has been added to The Official Toyah website.

 
The Humans Official: USA Album Release & Concert Dates 7 August, 2011
THE HUMANS LINE-UP AMERICAN ALBUM RELEASE & CONCERT DATES

The Humans (ft. Bill Rieflin Of R.E.M.) will see the American release of the album "Sugar Rush" on 27 September 2011 via The End Records. The album release will be supported by The Humans' first-ever US concert dates and take in Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia and a hotly-awaited New York headline gig. The concerts are tipped to include performances of the Sugar Rush album in its entirety. Full details of all concert dates will feature at www.thehumansofficial.com and www.toyahwillcox.com

The album will be released digitally and on CD with an exclusive pre-order web-bundle including an exclusive Sugar Rush t-shirt featuring an illustration by Toyah Willcox from the album artwork.

• Read the full news article at 'The Humans' Official website,
here., or at 'The Official Toyah Willcox' website, here.
 
The Humans Official: First Ever US Concert Dates 7 August, 2011
The Humans' first-ever US concert dates have been confirmed today at the band's official website. Taking in Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia and New York.

These are, of course, concerts by The Humans, but it's worth noting that this will be the first time Toyah has ever played live in America. The site has also updated with info and ticket links for three of these forthcoming dates.

THE HUMANS: SUGAR RUSH TOUR 2011

• Sunday 25 September: Church of Boston, Boston, MA, USA |
Tickets
• Monday 26 September: The World Cafe, Philidelphia, PA, USA |
Tickets
• Tuesday 27 September: Highline Ballroom, New York, NY, USA |
Tickets
 
Closer (2005) / First (2007): Toyah Looks Back 7 August, 2011
Toyah has been successfully recreating some of her past looks, while updating them for 2011, recently for the 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem' tour and selected other live dates. Back in April 2005 and January 2007 Toyah looked back at a couple of her 80s images for 'Closer' and 'First' magazines.

Closer: Back To The 80's: "I've wanted a facelift for 20 years. It changed my life for the better. When I look in the mirror, I see the energetic and feminine person I feel like inside. Not some woman past her prime."

Of the 'Be Proud' recreation Toyah commented: "I wouldn't be able to do this if I hadn't had the surgery. I'd look like a desperate woman trying to recreate something long-gone. Instead, it feels a bit mad - but good."

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."

 
Reverb Nation: The Rebel Diva 80s Show 7 August, 2011
A chance to see the brand new tribute show by Helen Enser Morgan, at The Queens Hotel, Porthcawl, Sunday 7th August.

Paying tribute to the greatest female rebellious icons of the 80s.

Debbie Harry, Toyah Willcox, Chrissie Hynde, Hazel O'Connor, Annie Lennox & Cyndi Lauper. A show not to be missed. If you loved the 80s, you will love this show! Starts at 5pm.
 
Toyah Live 2011: Here & Now 80s @ Ascot: Today! 6 August, 2011
Toyah makes a return visit to Ascot Racecourse, and to 'Here and Now', for this afternoon's 80s Concert. This is Toyah's first 'Here and Now' show for over a year.

The show will begin at around 5.30pm and run for approximately three hours, with each artist playing their "all time classic hits". The full line-up is as follows: Jason Donovan, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, Jimmy Somerville, Paul Young, Toyah, China Crisis, Odyssey, Altered Images, Brother Beyond and Visage.

It's now almost 10 years since Toyah's first 'Here and Now' UK Tour. Relive the build up and view reviews and photos from almost every show at Dreamscape's
'Here and Now' Archive (it looks a bit old and dusty in there so take one of those micro-fibre cloths with you...).

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

 
Dreamscape Gallery: Toyah @ Cookson 2005 6 August, 2011
Coming soon to Dreamscape, another sizeable update to the Gallery. This will include a great collection of Toyah at the 'Cookson Festival' 2005 photos (preview below), taken by Katy McAleese.

 
The Humans: Sugar Rush: Samples @ Amazon 6 August, 2011
The Humans second album 'Sugar Rush' is released in September, and speculation has now turned to anticipation and excitement.

'Amazon' now have the album listed as a forthcoming release, and not only that they also have short audio samples of each song, including the bonus track 'Small Town Psycopath (Full Mix Version)'.

This sounds like it is going to be a great album. Toyah's vocals are incredible. I already love 'Sweet Agitation' and 'Snow At 10.23' just from the samples.

• Listen to the
previews. (Thanks to Marcus Reddemann)
 
ABC News Radio: Track List Announced 6 August, 2011
Track List Announced for Second Album from R.E.M. Drummer’s Side Project The Humans

The trio of R.E.M. drummer Bill Rieflin, Chris Wong, and lead singer Toyah Willcox known as The Humans has announced plans to release a sophomore album, Sugar Rush, in late September. In addition to the current lineup, Willcox’s husband -- King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp -- will be a featured performer on every track of the new album.

The band is currently planning a tour that will hit the U.S., Europe, and the UK to promote the release. In a statement, the band announced that it will be looking to book concerts in "cinemas, theatres, churches and other unusual spaces alongside traditional rock venues."

• Read the full news article at the 'ABC News Radio' website,
here.
 
Dreamscape FSF-A Section Updated 6 August, 2011
Our 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem' section has been updated, with an additional third news page. The 'FSF-A' Gallery doesn't have any photos from the Harrogate, Bromsgrove or, last night's, Rebellion Blackpool gigs, if anyone has any from these they would like added please get in touch.

 
Toyah @ 'Rebellion Festival 2011' 6 August, 2011
Toyah's Official Facebook posted this morning: Victims Of The Riddle kicked off the set at last night's Rebellion gig.

Toyah also
tweeted today: "Rebellion was fantastic! Now to rock ascot with Here & Now :-)".

If anyone has any photos from Rebellion they would like added here, please get in touch.
 
The Courier: Praise For Rewind Fans 6 August, 2011
Praise for Rewind crowds amid hints it may be back

The organiser of the Rewind Festival, which saw more than 20,000 descend on Scone Palace, has said he was delighted with the event. Director David Heartfield told The Courier the 1980s event went "brilliantly" and did not rule out a return to Perthshire.

Audrey Orr said, "It's been great. We were one of the first in the queue to arrive and one of the last to leave. I've heard that it may be back in two years' time and we'll definitely get tickets for it. For me Billy Ocean stole the show and Kim Wilde was brilliant on Sunday. Toyah Willcox was also great."

• Read the full news article at 'The Courier' website,
here.
 
Alt Sounds: The Humans To Release 'Sugar Rush' 5 August, 2011
THE HUMANS TO RELEASE 'SUGAR RUSH', OUT SEPTEMBER 27TH ON THE END RECORDS

The Humans are an innovative, three-piece, contemporary rock band comprising Toyah Willcox, Bill Rieflin and Chris Wong. The group brings together three lifetimes of musical experience, experimentation and craftsmanship. The band are the brainchild of Toyah Willcox.

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.

 
More Toyah Newsy Bits & Pieces! 5 August, 2011
Another 'Rebellion Festival' tweet from Toyah: "Sheep Farming To Anthem at Rebellion onstage 2nite at 23:45.....4000 punks in blackpool......fab atmosphere, can't wait :-)"

• '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.

 
Toyah Live 2011: FSF-A @ Rebellion Festival: Tonight! 5 August, 2011
Toyah plays the 'Rebellion Festival 2011' tonight, with a 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem' set. Toyah tweeted earlier today: "On my way to REBELLION, the sun is out! Hip! Hip! Hurray!"

The massive Punk festival runs for four days, 4th to 7th August, in Blackpool, with over 200 bands playing on six different stages. Toyah headlines the Bizarre Bazaar stage tonight with showtime being advertised on the website as 11.45pm. Seems quite late?, though the festival does play till 2am every day.

Other bands over the weekend include: The Damned, The Exploited, UK Subs, Anti Nowhere League, The Beat, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, Splodganessabounds, Vice Sqaud, GBH, The Boys, Slaughter & The Dogs, The Vibrators and Captain Sensible to name just a few.

• 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)

 
Toyah on TV: Quadrophenia 5 August, 2011
Quadrophenia : ITV 4 - Tue 16th August : 11.55pm
Quadrophenia : ITV 4 - Wed 17th August : 10.00pm

The Who wrote and produced this energetic story of a young man disillusioned with his life in 1960s London. Phil Daniels excels as the alienated anti-hero Jimmy Cooper. Director: Franc Roddam. Starring: Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Toyah Willcox, Philip Davis, Mark Wingett, Sting, and Ray Winstone. Also airing on ITV4 HD and ITV 4 +1.
 
Three Piece Suite (inc. 'This Situation'): US DVD Release 5 August, 2011
Yet another early, rare, Toyah television appearance is to be released on DVD, as part of Diana Rigg at the BBC 5-disc box set.

Diana's BBC comedy series, Three Piece Suite, from 1977 will be included. Toyah guested in episode five, 'Come in No. 1, This Situation, All in the Mind' aka "This Situation".

The Region 1 set will be released on BBC DVD on 9th September 2011, priced at under $50 (US).

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.

 
Toyah Newsy Bits & Pieces! 5 August, 2011
• Toyah was included in 'The Telegraph' magazine, issue dated: Saturday 25th June 2011, with Daphne Guinness on the cover. Does anyone have this? I've no other info unfortunately. (Thanks to Andi)

• I'm fairly sure that the above isn't the photo feature that Toyah tweeted about in early June, as she said that was to be published in 'The Sunday Times' HOME section.

• 'Portsmouth News', reporting on this Sunday's Wickham Festival: A bit of rain and mud is all part of the fun at festival. View
here.

• 'Swindon Advertiser' have quoted Toyah again in a news story about Swindon Pride 2011: Mayor To Lead Gay Pride Parade: Toyah Wilcox, last year’s headline act, said: "Swindon and Wiltshire Pride has a unique atmosphere. As well as supporting and celebrating the diverse gay and lesbian scene in the region it also welcomes everyone to what is a wonderful family day culminating in a great evening of music. I really enjoyed my time there in 2010. The audience were incredibly welcoming and great fun. It was a true party and friendly." View
here.
 
The Humans... In America 5 August, 2011
Very exciting news for Toyah's American fans: It looks like Toyah will be playing live for the first time on US soil soon: Toyah's Official Facebook posted yesterday:

Seattle, USA fans..... are you out there.... this is a heartfelt shout out. Some news on warm-up gigs for THE HUMANS coming your way soon.

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.

 
Toyah Live 2011: Rebellion/Ascot/Wickham 4 August, 2011
A very busy weekend for Toyah approaches; with two festivals and a huge 'Here and Now' concert to be played. Tomorrow night Toyah brings 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem' to Blackpool and the 'Rebellion Festival 2011'; on Saturday evening she plays the 'Here and Now' 80s Concert at Ascot Racecourse; and on Sunday evening the 'Wickham Festival' will be treated to 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem'. Phew! Please click below to visit the websites for further details on the festivals/concert.


 
Club i: Celebrating 'Girl Icons' + Toyah Goodies 4 August, 2011
Club i's 'Girl Icons' event takes place tomorrow night. Not only does this look likely to be a great night, but there's a shedload of Toyah/The Humans goodies to be given away too, to mark Toyah's fantablulous 'From Sheep Farming To Anthem' tour. To be in with a chance a chance of winning the bumper bundle you'll have to be at Club i and dressed to the nines as your favourite "Girl Icon".

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).

 
The Music Fix: Rewind Scotland 2011 Review 4 August, 2011
Rewind Scotland - Day Two - A Review In Pictures

Rewind Scotland is a boutique festival that celebrates the best in 80's Pop music. The first Rewind event was originally launched in Henley-on-Thames in 2009, with the Scottish bash joining it's brother as it moves into it's third
year at Henley.

All in all the music on offer wasn't as appealing to me as the previous day but there were a quartet of performances that really stood out from the rest, with colourful Pop Icon Toyah's set a joy to shoot as she struck several great poses while blasting out hits like "I want to be free" and "It's a mystery", watched from the pit by husband Robert Fripp...

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

 
Win a 1200 Street Fighter Bandit (Turbocharged) 4 August, 2011
Toyah got up close to one at last month's 'Rock & Bike Fest' and now you can too by entering Phoenix4All's Raffle.

This is in aid of Phoenix animal and underprivileged children's workshops, so not only a brilliant prize but also a great cause.

1st Prize: 1200 Street Fighter Bandit (Turbocharged)
2nd Prize: £1000 Cash
3rd Prize: £250 Cash
Tickets: £1.00

• Visit the 'Phoenix4All' website,
here, for further info and details on how to buy raffle tickets.

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

 
Rewind Scotland 2011: Photos by Sharon Dickson 3 August, 2011
A selection of amazing photos of Toyah at the 'Rewind Festival Scotland' on Sunday. Please click on each for larger versions. These have also been added to the Gallery ( 2010 - ). Huge thanks to Sharon Dickson for these wonderful Toyah pictures.


• '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)

 
Hairdressers Journal: Toyah Brings Pink Streaks Back 3 August, 2011
Toyah Willcox Brings Pink Streaks Back

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.

 
Blackpool Gazette: Punk's Back Again 3 August, 2011
The punks are back in town... with the world’s biggest punk festival returning to Blackpool from Thursday until Sunday this week.

Organisers claim it’s the best bill yet for the annual event – with around 200 bands and other acts taking over the entire Winter Gardens complex.

And with a line-up including punk legends Cock Sparrer’s only UK appearance this year as well as The Adcits, Jello Biafra from the Dead Kennedys, Toyah, Pennywise, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly and The Damned heading to the resort, the Rebellion festival is as diverse as ever.

Proving that punk rock is a varied genre linked by a common cause, Rebellion is the only punk festival which sees 1977 legends sharing the stages with the likes of Rancid member Lard Frederiksen’s new side project Old Firm Casuals and a whole raft of young up coming punk bands – and even Eric Faulkner’s Bay City Rollers.

• View the full article at the 'Blackpool Gazette' website,
here.
 
Dreamscape Audio/Video: In The Psychiatrist's Chair 2 August, 2011
Toyah guested on BBC Radio Four's In The Psychiatrist's Chair in September 1992. A fascinating interview with, the late, Dr Anthony Clare. Certainly one of the most honest and interesting of the many Toyah has given over the last 35 years. This originally aired on 9th September 1992 and runs for approximately 40 minutes. Click below to listen or download. Visit Dreamscape's Audio/Video section for a collection of rare Toyah radio interviews and television clips. (Thanks to Giddy Gavin)

• 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.

 
Rewind Scotland: Toyah News Round Up 2 August, 2011
Toyah tweeted yesterday: "Rewind scotland was fabulous! 20,000 devotees of 1980s!". Her short set-list at the festival was: Thunder In The Mountains, Echo Beach, It's A Mystery, I Want To Be Free.

STV: Organisers hail success of Scone 80s music festival: The Rewind festival saw nearly 25,000 revellers turn back the years at Scone Palace over the weekend.

Organisers of an 80s music festival held near Perth are considering a return to the area after almost 25,000 turned out for the event. Rewind saw thousands of revellers turn back the years at Scone Palace at the weekend. Festival bosses revealed that an estimated 12,000 turned out on both Saturday and Sunday to see some of the biggest acts of the decades.

Toyah Willcox, The Human League and former Spandau Ballet lead singer Tony Hadley were
among the acts who entertained the crowds. (stv.tv | 01 August 2011)

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.

 
Classic Toyah: Girl: 80s Pin Ups 2 August, 2011
'Girl' magazine featured Toyah pin ups around half a dozen times in the early 80s, using Toyah's most iconic images. Here are four of the best. Click on each for larger versions. (Thanks to Andi)


 
You Tubing with Toyah: Rewind Scotland 2011 2 August, 2011
Another clip of Toyah at 'Rewind Scotland', performing 'I Want To Be Free'. (Thanks to ceroc99)

 
Rewind Scotland 2011: Photos/Video Clip 1 August, 2011
Toyah backstage and onstage at 'Rewind The 80s Festival' at Scone Palace, Perth yesterday: 1. Toyah spots a little bin that looks a little like the 'Sugar Rush' cover; 2. Toyah, looking glorious onstage (and on the concert screen). Thanks to Official Toyah and Dunhar. There's also a short clip of Toyah performing 'It's A Mystery' at yesterday's Eightiesfest here. (Thanks to BenBarney)

 
Toyah on TV: Kavanagh QC 1 August, 2011
Kavanagh QC : ITV3 - Tuesday 9th August : 11.10am
Kavanagh QC : ITV3 +1 - Tuesday 9th August : 12.10pm
A Family Affair (1995). Kavanagh finds himself caught up in a bitter family feud when he represents a frustrated father who has kidnapped his son in a desperate attempt to win custody. On the home front, Kavanagh’s daughter wants to let her boyfriend stay overnight. Directed by Renny Rye. With John Thaw, Holly Aird, Robert Ashby, Toyah Willcox and Lisa Harrow.

 
The Kula News Blog: If You Weren't There... 1 August, 2011
What a week – four of the finest concerts we’ve ever held: Toyah, Steve Harley, Claire Martin OBE & Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, Julian Cope.

TOYAH: What a lovely person who came with a great band. Toyah’s fans turned out to witness a stunning performance which included ALL her hits. The two biggest highlights (along with the six costume changes!) were a fantastic rendition of It’s A Mystery and a climatic encore of I Wanna Be Free. Many thanks also to the support Maeve O’Boyle who travelled all the way down from Glasgow to put in an excellent performance too. Shame on you if you missed this one!
 
You Tubing with Blood Donor: 'Dr...?' 1 August, 2011
Blood Donor, Safari Records, Doctor Who, Toyah, and some interesting information thrown in for good measure. Don't you just love 'You Tube' (sometimes). 'Dr...?' (featuring Simone), from 1980. This song is included on Blood Donor's excellent album. (Thanks to outofthegreenmist)

 
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