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Osbournes announce Ozzfest is to be free
Published Wednesday, Feb 7 2007, 14:41 GMT | By Matthew Houghton
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne have announced at a press conference that this year's Ozzfest will be totally free.
At the conference, Sharon Osbourne explained the decision, saying, "Everyone has been so good to us over the years, and year after year ticket prices get higher and higher, and we just thought we can't keep raising ticket prices...
"Hey, kids can go online and download music, why not go to a show for free too?
"What the heck? Ozzy's got a new record coming out this year, he'll be touring the whole year. There is plenty of time to make money."
So far, Ozzy Osbourne is the only artist confirmed for the event, with the rest of the lineup expected to be announced in the next few weeks.
At the conference, Sharon Osbourne explained the decision, saying, "Everyone has been so good to us over the years, and year after year ticket prices get higher and higher, and we just thought we can't keep raising ticket prices...
"Hey, kids can go online and download music, why not go to a show for free too?
"What the heck? Ozzy's got a new record coming out this year, he'll be touring the whole year. There is plenty of time to make money."
So far, Ozzy Osbourne is the only artist confirmed for the event, with the rest of the lineup expected to be announced in the next few weeks.
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