Birmingham City Council is set to host its first Ozzy Day celebrations, which will see music legend Ozzy Osbourne celebrated on the anniversary of his passing.

The event on July 22 is designed to honor Birmingham-born Ozzy’s legacy, and will be delivered by the local authority, in collaboration with Central BID, OPUS (Outdoor Places Unusual Spaces), Birmingham New Street, and Westside BID.

It will provide a free programme of live music, art, short films, and special performances – with the tributes taking place at different locations across the city that were influential to Ozzy’s life. These will include the Black Sabbath Bench and Bridge, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham New Street Station, Bullring, Selfridges, and Martineau Place.

In a statement published last week, the council said that Birmingham Music Archive will be giving fans the opportunity to share their stories and memories of Ozzy and his ‘extraordinary impact on Birmingham and the world’.

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Cllr Deborah Harries, Cabinet Member for Culture, Birmingham City Council, said: ‘Ozzy Osbourne is one of Birmingham’s foremost cultural figures, and we continue to honour his legacy here in the city, where his journey began. I am glad to see the city partners coming together to celebrate Ozzy’s influence on music and his pride in his hometown.’

Sam Watson, Chair Central BID, added: ‘Ozzy Day is a fantastic example of Birmingham working together to celebrate the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. By bringing together businesses, cultural organisations and public spaces, we’re creating a city centre wide experience that encourages people to celebrate the legacy of a truly global, Birmingham-born icon.’