Sharon Osbourne is reportedly in talks to create a hologram concert centred on her late husband Ozzy Osbourne and his final performance with Black Sabbath.
According to reports, Sharon has received several major offers for the rights to Ozzy’s legendary 10-hour ‘Back To The Beginning’ show, which took place on 5 July last year at Villa Park. The musical extravaganza saw Black Sabbath perform alongside some of the biggest names in rock, in what was billed as a historic homecoming for the Birmingham-born heavy metal pioneers.
The concert was streamed live globally and portions of the footage were later used in the Ozzy: No Escape From Now series on Paramount+, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at Ozzy’s final chapter on stage. However, the full, definitive footage of the marathon gig has yet to be formally released — and it is this material that is now said to be “up for grabs”.
Industry insiders claim Sharon Osbourne is weighing up a number of options, including a traditional concert film release or a cutting-edge residency inspired by ABBA Voyage. The London-based ABBA show has become a global phenomenon, featuring digital “Abbatars” of the Swedish pop icons performing alongside a live band in a purpose-built arena.
A music industry source told The Sun: “The plan was always to put the concert out in some form, but naturally, after Ozzy died, everything stopped.”
They added: “Sharon is now in a place where she is able to think about work again and is considering the options on the table.”
“Talks are ongoing and the offers range from a simple concert film to an Abba Voyage-style show.”
Ozzy’s death last year marked the end of an era for rock music. As the self-styled “Prince of Darkness”, he fronted Black Sabbath from the late 1960s, helping to pioneer heavy metal before forging an extraordinarily successful solo career. His final Villa Park performance was widely seen as a symbolic farewell — staged in the city where Black Sabbath first formed and where their sound was born.
A hologram-style production would allow fans to relive that moment in an immersive setting, potentially extending Ozzy’s stage presence long after his passing. Advances in digital concert technology have already transformed the live music landscape, with ABBA Voyage proving that audiences are willing to embrace high-end virtual performances when done convincingly.
For Sharon, who managed Ozzy’s career for decades and remained by his side through health battles and farewell tours, the decision is both commercial and deeply personal. The Back To The Beginning show was intended as a celebration of Ozzy’s legacy and Black Sabbath’s influence — and turning it into a residency or cinematic event would cement that legacy for a new generation.
No official deal has yet been announced, but with talks said to be ongoing, the prospect of an Ozzy hologram experience — whether on the big screen or in a purpose-built arena — could become one of the most talked-about developments in rock entertainment.
