**Black Sabbath Farewell Show Raises \$140 Million for Charity as Ozzy Osbourne Set to Be Honored with Statue in Birmingham**
In an emotional and thunderous final act, **Black Sabbath** took the stage for the very last time in their hometown of **Birmingham**, closing out over five decades of heavy metal legacy with a farewell show that not only shook the arena—but changed lives. The historic concert, held at **Villa Park** on **July 5, 2025**, raised a staggering **\$140 million** for a wide range of global and UK-based charities, from youth mental health to veterans’ support and cancer research.
The original lineup—**Ozzy Osbourne**, **Tony Iommi**, and **Geezer Butler**—delivered a setlist packed with bone-crushing classics like “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” and “War Pigs,” each note echoing with the weight of history. While drummer **Bill Ward** did not perform due to ongoing health issues, his legacy was honored throughout the evening with visual tributes and emotional words from his bandmates.
As the final chords rang out, Birmingham city officials took to the stage to announce that **Ozzy Osbourne** will be honored with a **life-size statue** in the heart of the city, commemorating his enormous contributions to music and culture. The statue, set to be unveiled in **2026**, will stand near the Digbeth district—close to where Black Sabbath first began their journey.
“This is where it started,” Ozzy said, visibly emotional. “And there’s no better place for it to end. Thank you for everything. I love you all.”
Fans from around the world filled the stadium and tuned in via livestream, witnessing not just the end of a band, but the closing chapter of an era. With \$140 million raised and a legacy that will live forever, **Black Sabbath didn’t just go out with a bang—they gave back**.
