Signed Ozzy Osbourne guitar up for auction at charity gala dinner
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of rock history is coming up at a star-studded black-tie gala dinner in aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice.
A 2024 Gibson SG Electric Guitar signed by Ozzy Osbourne and the iconic artists who performed at his 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take centre stage in the live auction at the highly-anticipated Acorns ‘This Town’ Gala Dinner.
The event, which takes place at the ICC Birmingham on Friday 28 February, is celebrating the award-winning TV drama series ‘This Town’ and is being supported by creator and writer Steven Knight, a dedicated Patron of Acorns, alongside Kudos – the production company behind the hit series.
Ozzy Osbourne, the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has donated the guitar in support of Acorns and its vital care for children with life limiting and life threatening conditions.
In addition to Ozzy’s signature, the guitar is signed by an electric lineup of rock and metal legends, including Jack Black, Wolfgang Van Halen, Billy Idol, Jelly Roll, Tool’s Maynard Keenan, Metallica’s Robert Trujilo, Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Zakk Wylde, Andrew Watt, and Steve Stevens.
The guitar’s donation comes hot on the heels of an announcement that Ozzy is to reunite with his Black Sabbath bandmates for a final performance in July.
Acorns chief executive Trevor Johnson said: “This remarkable guitar symbolises a truly unforgettable moment in music history, and we are honoured to offer it as the crown jewel in our live auction at the Acorns ‘This Town’ Gala Dinner.
“This is a must-have for rock fans and a chance to own something deeply special whilst also supporting our care for seriously ill children and their families. We are immensely grateful to Ozzy Osbourne for his extremely generous donation.”
To be in with a chance of owning this one-of-a-kind item, either register a genuine interest ahead of the auction or place a legitimate bid in advance by emailing Natasha Phillips from Digbeth Loc. Studios at natasha@digbethlocstudios.uk before 5pm on Thursday 27 February.
The Acorns ‘This Town’ Gala Dinner is a tribute to Birmingham’s rich cultural history, inspired by the hit drama, which is set against the backdrop of the vibrant ska and two-tone music scenes and captures a pivotal moment in local history.
The exclusive event will be hosted by the Dave Sharpe, a familiar voice on BBC local radio and a fixture of the region’s 70s and 80s music scene.
It will feature live music from RnB best seller Indigo Marshall and Reggae revivalists Young Culture Band.
Plus, Birmingham Poet Laureate 2020-2022, Casey Bailey, will also give a performance seen nowhere else.
Closing the gala dinner is music legend Neville Staple, frontman of the iconic band The Specials, with a special headline performance.
