Throughout a current episode of The Osbournes podcast, Sharon Osbourne shared new particulars in regards to the long-awaited revival of Ozzfest.
Sharon confirmed that Ozzfest will formally return in 2027, launching as a two-day occasion at Villa Park, house of Aston Villa F.C., in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The pageant will then increase to North America for an extra two-day occasion.
“We wanna do two days in Aston Villa after which come to America,” Sharon defined. “And we wanna hear from everybody the place we should always go in America. And likewise we have gotta discover quite a lot of younger, new expertise, as a result of that is what Ozzy would need.”
In contrast to its basic touring format, Ozzfest 2027 is not going to initially be a touring pageant. Sharon famous that the workforce plans to gauge demand earlier than probably taking it on the highway in 2028 and past.
“After which see the way it does. After which if individuals need it, we’ll be there [in the] following years,” she mentioned.
Reflecting on what made Ozzfest stand other than different festivals, Sharon emphasised its distinctive environment: “It was extra enjoyable… There was by no means anyone jockeying for place or thought they have been higher than anybody else. It was a summer season camp.”
She additionally hinted at potential future performers, saying she would like to “see Rob Halford there,” suggesting that Judas Priest may probably be a part of a future lineup.
Sharon additionally mentioned Ozzfest’s return throughout a February 6 look at MIDEM 2026 on the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. She recalled that the final Ozzfest occasion happened in 2018 at The Discussion board, shortly earlier than Ozzy Osbourne grew to become significantly ailing.
“There was no plans to cease it,” she mentioned. “Ozzy and I might discuss it, and he’d say, ‘Do you suppose Ozzfest would work with out me?’ And I am like, ‘Yeah, it is a model. It’ll work with out you.’ And he mentioned, ‘We must always do it.'”
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