by MusicWeek Staff
Tuesday, Mar 18th 2025 at 7:30AM
**With Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath playing a huge final show at Aston Villa, COO Ben Hatton discusses the stadium’s ambitious live music strategy**
**BY ANDRE PAINE**
Villa Park is ramping up its ambitions to be a major concert venue for superstar artists, as it prepares to host summer dates including the farewell show from [Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath](https://www.musicweek.com/live/read/the-industry-pays-tribute-to-black-sabbath-after-band-s-last-ever-show/067497).
Amid signs of continuing strength in the UK live business for huge outdoor shows, the Birmingham football stadium, home ...