Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Concert Raised Over $45 Million For Charities

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00:00Ozzy Osbourne's final concert raised over $45 million for charities.

00:05Ozzy Osbourne's July 5, 2025 farewell at Villa Park, Back to the Beginning,

00:10raised £140 million for charity, making it one of the highest-grossing benefit concerts ever.

00:16More than a good buy, it set the blueprint for turning retirements into cultural and economic powerhouses,

00:22outpacing entire nation's annual arts budgets.

00:25Ozzy Osbourne's July 5, Birmingham farewell drew 45,000 fans

00:29and millions online for Black Sabbath's first reunion since 2005.

00:34The 10-hour show featured the original lineup, with 20% of tickets,

00:38priced £197 to £834, sold to international visitors.

00:45Ozzy opened with five solo songs before the Sabbath set,

00:48alongside tributes from Metallica and Guns N' Roses.

00:5117 days later, he passed away, making this emotional night his final performance.

00:56A University of Birmingham analysis found Ozzy Osbourne's farewell generated £28 million

01:02for the West Midlands economy through visitor spending, venue operations, and local services,

01:07with international fans contributing millions to hospitality.

01:11Of the £140 million raised, the remaining £112 million will benefit Acorns Children's Hospice,

01:18Birmingham Children's Hospital, and cure Parkinson's research after processing and audits.

01:23After inflated reports claimed $200 million in proceeds,

01:27Sharon Osbourne confirmed the true total of £140 million,

01:31noting the week's long distribution process.

01:34The concert's hybrid ticketing and streaming model set a new standard for farewell shows,

01:39blending legendary status, hometown pride, global reach, and charitable impact.

01:45Back to the beginning proved farewells can transcend nostalgia

01:47to become powerful philanthropic milestones, future retirements will struggle to match.