🎤 What & Why
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A one‑day farewell concert featuring the classic Black Sabbath lineup: Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—their first performance together since 2005.Marketed as Ozzy’s final live performance, in part due to his health issues, including Parkinson’s and spinal surgeries.
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The event doubles as a celebration of Sabbath's roots—returning to Birmingham, where it all began .
🤘 Lineup & Performances
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Core set by Black Sabbath, including Ozzy’s solo and Sabbath classics.
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Special appearances by heavy metal icons:
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Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Anthrax, Lamb of God, Mastodon, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, Rival Sons.
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A “supergroup” lineup featuring artists like Billy Corgan, Tom Morello, David Draiman, Jonathan Davis, and more.
⏱ Schedule & Set Times
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Gates open around 11 AM BST, with the show running from approximately 1 PM to 11 PM.
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Ozzy’s live-set is scheduled for four songs, rather than a full extended set.
📺 How to Watch
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Event sold out within minutes offline, with ~42,000 fans attending.
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A livestream pay‑per‑view is available globally from 3 PM BST, with 48‑hour replay access. Tickets are priced at about £24.99 / US $30 .
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Stream produced by Mercury Studios (via Kiswe) as “Back to the Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow”.
🎧 Setlists & Highlights
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Live updates revealed featured tracks from Sabbath and Ozzy-backed covers by bands like Mastodon, Anthrax, Halestorm, Lamb of God, Alice in Chains, and Gojira.
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Included surprise collaborations, a drum-off and heartfelt tributes from artists across genres.
🎗 Charity Impact
All concert profits will benefit three charities:
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Cure Parkinson’s
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Birmingham Children’s Hospital
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Acorn Children’s Hospice