**Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s “Back to the Beginning” Concert Raises an Astonishing £140 Million for Charity**
In a night that will go down in rock history, Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne reunited for one final, electrifying show—aptly titled *Back to the Beginning*—raising a staggering **£140 million (\$190 million)** for local charities across the UK.
Held at Birmingham’s iconic Villa Park, the concert was more than just a farewell—it was a full-circle moment for the band that started it all in the industrial heart of England. Fans traveled from every corner of the globe to witness the original lineup—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and guest drummer Tommy Clufetos—deliver one final, thunderous sermon of heavy metal to a sold-out stadium.
But beyond the deafening riffs and legendary hits, the night carried a deeper mission. All proceeds from the concert were pledged to local charities supporting mental health, homelessness, youth outreach, and music education across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
“This city gave us everything,” Ozzy said on stage, his voice thick with emotion. “Now it’s time we give something back.”
The concert featured iconic tracks like “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” and “War Pigs,” each met with overwhelming energy from the crowd. A surprise acoustic performance of “Changes” left many in tears, as Ozzy thanked the audience for “a lifetime of memories and madness.”
Tony Iommi added, “We never imagined that our last show would do so much good. It’s the perfect way to close the chapter.”
Fans, critics, and fellow musicians have praised *Back to the Beginning* as not only a historic send-off but a masterclass in using music for meaningful change.
With £140 million raised and countless lives set to be impacted, Black Sabbath didn’t just end their journey—they completed it with heart, pur
pose, and power.
