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BBC An exhibition wall. The wall is black and there is a photo of Ozzy Osbourne on one side and a photo of a number of artists on the other side. BBC
The new free exhibition at Grand Central Station includes photos from the sold-out gig

A photography exhibition has opened in Birmingham celebrating one year since Ozzy Osbourne's final performance with Black Sabbath.

Thousands descended on Villa Park in July 2025 for the Back to the Beginning concert, which featured a star-studded line-up of metal giants, including Metallica and Slayer.

The new free exhibition at Grand Central Station includes photos from the sold-out gig including of Ozzy and band mates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.

Sam Watson, Chair of Central BID, told the BBC: "There are over 50 photos, over 60 metres. All of the photos from the concert last year. It's brilliant."

A photo of a photo exhibition of photos from the Back to the Beginning concert in Birmingham. It's on a black background and the floor is light.
It has been curated and commissioned by Central BID, which was also behind the Black Sabbath mural in Navigation Street

The event was hugely significant, as Ozzy's final performance, and 20 years since the original Black Sabbath played together.

They were joined by a host of all-star supergroups featuring legendary musicians including Tom Morello, Yungblud, Chad Smith, Jake E. Lee, Steven Tyler, Ronnie Wood, Billy Corgan, Travis Barker, Tobias Forge (Ghost), Sammy Hagar.

All profits raised went to three local charities - Birmingham Children's Hospital, Acorns Children's Hospice and Cure Parkinson's.

"This exhibition gives people another opportunity to enjoy Sabbath and make a real day of it." Watson added

The photos were taken by Mark "WEISSGUY" Weiss and Ross Halfin, while the exhibition was curated and commissioned by Central BID.

Dan Murphy, Destination Director at Bullring, said: "Back to the Beginning was a truly historic moment for Birmingham and for music fans around the world.

"We're delighted to host this free-to-view exhibition at Grand Central, giving visitors a unique opportunity to relive that incredible event and experience a celebration of some of rock's most iconic artists in the heart of the city."

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