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Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's Final Gig Raised Nearly $200million for Charity

WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND, JUL 8 – The concert raised nearly $200 million for Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Acorn Children's Hospice, with all artists performing free of charge, organizers said.

  • Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath performed their final concert, Back To The Beginning, on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park, Birmingham, England.
  • Osbourne vowed in 2022 to perform one last time despite Parkinson's and other health issues, driving the decision to hold this farewell show.
  • The event featured Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Steven Tyler, and other heavy metal legends, with Sabbath concluding their set by playing 'Paranoid'.
  • The concert raised over $190 million from ticket sales and a livestream seen by 5.8 million people, with all proceeds benefiting Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Acorn Children's Hospice.
  • This milestone show marked Ozzy and Black Sabbath's last live performance together, generated significant charity funds, and boosted Birmingham's economy by about $27 million.
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Tom Morello spoke about the amount, but other organizers indicated that it could change.

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MetalZone broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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