Singer Robbie Williams will lead a tribute to heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne as he is honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at The Brit Awards.
Osbourne, who died last July just weeks after his farewell performance in his hometown of Birmingham, will be posthumously honoured at the ceremony in Manchester on Saturday.
A tribute performance, a special arrangement of No More Tears curated by his wife Sharon Osbourne and fronted by Williams, will close the show on the night.
The Brit Awards said Williams was personally invited by Sharon Osbourne to be a part of the moment, as “a long-standing fan of the music and friend of the family”.
Last year, Stoke-on-Trent born artist Williams teamed up with Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi for the single Rocket and has previously performed sections of Paranoid at a live performance.
The Brits performance will also feature musicians that played as part of Ozzy’s band over the years: Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, Tommy Clufetos and Zakk Wylde.
Ozzy himself previously hosted The Brit Awards in 2008, along with Sharon and his two children, Kelly and Jack.
It follows tributes at the US Grammys, where Post Malone, Slash, Duff McKagan, Chad Smith, and Andrew Watt performed a cover of War Pigs.
Stacey Tang, chair of the 2026 Brit Awards Committee and co-president of RCA Records at Sony Music UK, said: “Ozzy Osbourne has been a mighty force in modern music.
“Possessing an unmistakable voice and unique presence, he reshaped the sound and spirit of rock, inspiring generations of artists who followed.
“This Lifetime Achievement Award recognises a remarkable legacy built on originality and enduring influence, that continues to connect with fans worldwide.”
Osbourne racked up more than 100 million worldwide album sales over five decades, including 19 studio albums and eight live albums with Black Sabbath and another 13 studio albums as a solo artist.
His industry accolades include five Grammy awards, induction into both the UK Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – both with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist, in separate years – and the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement, with Black Sabbath.
The Brit Awards will take place on Saturday at Manchester’s Co-op Live, hosted by Jack Whitehall.
It is the first time in the event’s history that the ceremony will be held outside of London.
Performances on the night will include EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami – the singing voices of HUNTR/X from KPop Demon Hunters – Alex Warren, Harry Styles, Olivia Dean, Mark Ronson, Raye, Rosalía, Sombr and Wolf Alice.
Jacob Alon has been announced as the winner of this year’s Critics’ Choice award, while Noel Gallagher will be presented with Brits Songwriter of the Year and PinkPantheress will be honoured with the Brits Producer of the Year award.
