During an appearance on the latest episode of “The Osbournes” podcast, Sharon Osbourne confirmed plans to revive Ozzfest festival next year.
The event will launch at Villa Park, the home ground of Aston Villa Football Club, in Birmingham, UK.
Sharon explained that the festival will feature two days at Villa Park and then travel to America for its inaugural US dates.
“We wanna do two days in Aston Villa and then come to America,” she stated.
“And we wanna hear from everyone where we should go in America.” Sharon also revealed that the festival aims to showcase new talent, echoing Ozzy's original vision for Ozzfest as a platform for emerging bands.
The event has not been a traveling festival in the US since 2007’s “free” edition.
Sharon expressed enthusiasm about potentially hosting Judas Priest at a future Ozzfest installment.
When questioned about Ozzfest’s future, Sharon emphasized that it’s essential to keep the spirit of the festival alive and provide opportunities for lesser-known acts.
She acknowledged the difficulties in managing the expectations of various bands and managers involved in the event.
Sharon previously discussed the possibility of reviving Ozzfest during a January 2024 episode of “The Osbournes” podcast.
The conversation highlighted Sharon’s dedication to preserving the essence of Ozzfest while navigating the challenges of hosting such an event.
With plans underway to revive Ozzfest next year, fans eagerly anticipate the festival’s return and its potential impact on the heavy metal scene.
Sharon Osbourne's comments on reviving Ozzfest come after she previously floated the possibility during a January 2024 episode of “The Osbournes” podcast.
Sharon’s dedication to preserving the essence of Ozzfest while navigating the challenges of hosting such an event is evident in her discussions with Ozzy and their family members.
Sharon emphasized that it’s essential to keep the spirit of the festival alive and provide opportunities for lesser-known acts, echoing Ozzy's original vision for Ozzfest as a platform for emerging bands.
The event has not been a traveling festival in the US since 2007’s “free” edition.
Sharon previously discussed why Ozzfest eventually stopped during an earlier episode of “The Osbournes” podcast.
At the time, she stated that it was due to financial constraints and managers' greed for more money.
When questioned about Ozzfest’s future, Sharon expressed enthusiasm about potentially hosting Judas Priest at a future Ozzfest installment.
She acknowledged the difficulties in managing the expectations of various bands and managers involved in the event.
Sharon emphasized that it’s essential to keep the spirit of the festival alive and provide opportunities for lesser-known acts, echoing Ozzy's original vision for Ozzfest as a platform for emerging bands.