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Should Ozzy Osbourne's Back To The Beginning concert be turned into a hologram experience like ABBA Voyage?
Ozzy Osbourne's Back To The Beginning concert could be turned into a hologram show like ABBA Voyage.
Sharon Osbourne is reportedly weighing up an ABBA Voyage‑style hologram production built around Ozzy Osbourne’s final show, as plans for new projects honouring the late metal icon begin to take shape.
Ozzy’s farewell performance — the 10‑hour Back To The Beginning charity spectacular held last July — featured appearances from Yungblud, Steven Tyler and members of Metallica and Pantera. The event aired in part through the Paramount+ series Ozzy: No Escape From Now, but Sharon is now said to be exploring further ways to present the full concert.
According to The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column, an insider claimed: “The plan was always to put the concert out in some form, but naturally, after Ozzy died, everything stopped. 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.”
Alongside the hologram proposal, a long‑mooted Ozzy biopic also appears to be back on the table, with Yungblud reportedly among the names tipped to portray the Black Sabbath frontman.
Sharon is also pushing ahead with plans to revive Ozzfest in 2027, a move that gained momentum after the festival’s official Instagram account teased: “Will Ozzfest return in 2027??” She recently confirmed she has held early discussions with Live Nation about bringing the travelling metal festival back — and potentially expanding it beyond its original format.
Speaking to Billboard, she reflected on the festival’s legacy: “We really started metal festivals in this country. It was never done with the spirit of what ours was, because ours was a place for new talent. It was like summer camp for kids.”
She also hinted that a modern Ozzfest would “mix up the genres” to reflect how fans discover music today.
Ozzfest first launched in 1996 and became a defining force in heavy music throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s. Its most recent standalone edition took place in 2018, followed by a one‑off New Year’s Eve event in 2019.
With multiple projects now in discussion, Sharon appears determined to ensure Ozzy’s legacy continues to evolve — both on stage and beyond.
