Overview

• Sharon Osbourne said reports claiming nearly $190 million raised by the July 5 concert are “ridiculous” and rely on unverified press estimates.
• The ‘Back to the Beginning’ event at Villa Park in Birmingham was billed as Ozzy Osbourne’s retirement show and became his final performance.
• All ticket sales, livestream revenue and merchandise proceeds were pledged to Acorns Children’s Hospice, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Cure Parkinson’s.
• Early reports from Billboard and The Guardian estimated gross revenues between $150 million and $190 million before accounting for costs.
• She stressed that a full six-week audit of band expenses and ongoing merchandise sales must be completed before charities receive their confirmed donations.