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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Roisin O'Connor

Ozzy Osbourne’s moving message to fans ahead of ‘final encore’ Birmingham show

  • Ozzy Osbourne will perform his final live show, dubbed his 'final encore,' with Black Sabbath at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday, 5 July.
  • The concert, titled 'Back to the Beginning,' is a farewell for Osbourne, allowing him to thank his fans in his hometown.
  • The event will feature a lineup of heavy metal legends, including Metallica, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, and Tom Morello.
  • Osbourne emphasized the significance of playing in Birmingham, his hometown, where he used to visit Villa Park while the football played.
  • The show will be livestreamed with a two-hour delay from the in-arena start time, making it accessible to a global audience.

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