Ozzy Osbourne film premiere coming to Birmingham

The world premiere screening of a film detailing the life of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne will take place in Birmingham.

The Nine Lives Of Ozzy Osbourne will be shown at Millennium Point on 4 July, the day before he and Black Sabbath reunite one last time for a fundraising concert at Villa Park in the city.

People will have two opportunities to see the film on the day, at either 16:00 or 18:30 BST, with profits donated to charity.

The film traces Ozzy Osbourne’s life, from his childhood in the city through the rise of Black Sabbath and ensuing success as a solo artist, the venue said.

At the end of the Friday evening, special guest Jack Osbourne, Ozzy’s son, will be appearing live for a Q&A with those attending the later screening.

Proceeds from the event will go to the Cure Parkinson’s, Acorns Children’s Hospice and Birmingham Children’s Hospital charities.

Heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath formed in Birmingham in 1968 and held their first rehearsal at Newtown Community Centre, a stone’s throw from Villa Park.

The band will headline a one-day festival at the stadium on 5 July, featuring dozens of bands they inspired, including Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Gojira and Anthrax.

It will mark the first time Black Sabbath’s original line-up – Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – have played together in 20 years.

Osbourne has largely been forced to stop touring due to a combination of Parkinson’s and spinal injuries.