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Could Ozzfest be making a comeback? According to Sharon Osbourne, it’s definitely something she’s thinking about.
Sharon originally launched Ozzfest in 1996 after struggling to get Ozzy Osbourne booked on major festival lineups. What started as a one-off tour quickly turned into a massive annual event that ran for more than two decades before ending in 2018.
In a recent interview, Sharon said she’s been in talks with Live Nation about possibly bringing the festival back.
“All the creative direction was mine,” she said. “I can’t sing — I’m tone-deaf — but I love creating.”
She explained that Ozzfest always meant more to Ozzy than just selling tickets.
“It was about giving young bands a chance,” Sharon said. “It was like summer camp for kids. That spirit is what made it special.”
Before fully committing to a revival, Sharon wants to finish a few other tribute projects first, including a classical tour featuring music from Black Sabbath and a scripted movie about Ozzy’s life.
She also reflected on how hard she and Ozzy had to fight early in his solo career.
“People thought we’d fail,” she said. “But I never took no for an answer.”
As for timing, Sharon said Ozzfest could return as early as 2027. She also hinted that the new version might feature a wider mix of genres, instead of being strictly metal.
“There’s so much talent out there,” she said. “I want to mix it up.”
The festival could even return as a full touring event — something fans haven’t seen since 2007.
Sharon has previously explained that rising tour costs and disputes with managers led to Ozzfest ending.
“Managers wanted more and more,” she said on The Osbournes podcast. “It just wasn’t cost-effective anymore.”
The final Ozzfest took place on New Year’s Eve 2018 in Los Angeles, featuring acts like Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, and Zakk Wylde.
For now, nothing is officially confirmed — but Sharon’s comments have fans hopeful that Ozzfest may one day return.
SOURCE: Loudwire