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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Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath concert raised $190 million for charity
Tom Morello, the event’s musical director, reported the huge fundraising total on social media
Tom Morello spoke about the amount, but other organizers indicated that it could change.
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