**Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning” Breaks Records as Highest-Grossing Charity Concert in History**
July 5, 2025, will go down as one of the most legendary nights in music history. Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath reunited for one final, unforgettable performance at Villa Park in Birmingham, England — and in doing so, shattered records and hearts around the world.
Titled *Back to the Beginning*, the concert was Ozzy’s official farewell to the stage, and it quickly became a cultural and charitable milestone. With 40,000 fans packing the stadium and an additional 5.8 million viewers tuning in online, the event raised a staggering **\$190 million**, making it the **highest-grossing charity concert of all time**.
The funds will go directly to three causes close to Ozzy’s heart: **Birmingham Children’s Hospital**, **Acorn Children’s Hospice**, and **Cure Parkinson’s**. Each charity will receive tens of millions to fund groundbreaking treatment, support children and families in crisis, and aid research into the disease Ozzy himself battles.
The emotional weight of the night was matched by the performances. Black Sabbath delivered their greatest hits with thunderous force—“War Pigs,” “Iron Man,” and “Paranoid” shook the foundations of the stadium one last time. Special guests including Nuno Bettencourt, Yungblud, and Tony Iommi joined Ozzy on stage, bridging generations of rock and metal fans in a single, epic moment.
But it was Ozzy’s stripped-down rendition of “Mama, I’m Coming Home” that left no dry eyes in the house. Visibly emotional, he thanked his fans, his bandmates, and his wife Sharon for giving him a second chance at life and love.
As fireworks lit up the Birmingham sky, one thing was clear: The *Prince of Darkness* may have left the stage, but his light — and legacy — now burns brighte
r than ever.
