Kelly Osbourne Named in Family Spotlight as Robbie Williams to Lead Brit Awards Tribute for Ozzy Osbourne
The Brit Awards will posthumously honour Ozzy Osbourne with a Lifetime Achievement award, closing the ceremony with a special tribute performance that his wife Sharon Osbourne curated and asked Robbie Williams to front. The family connection remains visible—kelly osbourne and Jack previously appeared alongside their parents when Ozzy hosted the ceremony in 2008—and the event will spotlight decades of recorded work and recent tributes.
Robbie Williams to front "No More Tears" arrangement
Robbie Williams will lead a tribute that closes the Brit Awards show: a special arrangement of Black Sabbath’s 1991 track "No More Tears" curated by Sharon Osbourne. Williams was personally invited by Sharon to take part in the moment and is described as a long-standing fan of Ozzy’s music and a friend of the family. The performance will include musicians who played with Ozzy over the years — keyboardist Adam Wakeman, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, drummer Tommy Clufetos and guitarist Zakk Wylde — and is scheduled to be the final performance on the night.
Sharon Osbourne’s curation and Robbie Williams’ connections
Sharon Osbourne assembled the arrangement and extended a direct invitation to Williams, drawing on his recent ties to the rock community: last year Williams teamed with Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi on the single "Rocket" and has previously performed sections of "Paranoid" in live settings. That combination of curation and personal invitation set the stage for a tribute that aims to reflect Ozzy’s catalogue through collaborators who shared the stage with him.
Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy: sales, albums and honours
Organizers point to a five-decade recording career that produced measurable milestones: more than 100 million worldwide album sales, 19 studio albums and eight live albums with Black Sabbath, and another 13 solo studio albums. Ozzy’s industry accolades include five Grammy awards, inductions into both the UK Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — with Black Sabbath and separately as a solo artist — and the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement with Black Sabbath. Those tangible achievements are the basis for the Brit Awards’ decision to present a Lifetime Achievement award.
Kelly Osbourne’s family link to the Brits
Ozzy previously hosted the Brit Awards in 2008 alongside Sharon and their two children, Kelly and Jack; the family’s past involvement resurfaced in announcements around this year’s ceremony. The public familial association underscores the personal dimension of the posthumous honour, and kelly osbourne’s name has been repeatedly referenced in coverage of the Osbourne family’s ties to the event.
Ceremony at Co-op Live, Manchester and wider programme
The 2026 Brit Awards will take place on Saturday at Manchester’s Co-op Live and will be hosted by Jack Whitehall. It is the first time in the event’s history that the ceremony will be held outside London. Performers announced for the night include EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami — identified as the singing voices of HUNTR/X from KPop Demon Hunters — as well as Alex Warren, Harry Styles, Olivia Dean, Mark Ronson, Raye, Rosalía, Sombr and Wolf Alice.
Additional recognitions at the ceremony include Jacob Alon as this year’s Critics' Choice winner, Noel Gallagher receiving Brits Songwriter of the Year, and PinkPantheress being honoured with Brits Producer of the Year.
Recent tributes and the circumstances of Ozzy’s death
The Brit Awards honour follows earlier tributes, including a cover of "War Pigs" at the US Grammys performed by Post Malone, Slash, Duff McKagan, Chad Smith and Andrew Watt. Ozzy Osbourne died last July; he was aged 76 when he passed on 22 July, just over two weeks after his "Back To The Beginning" farewell concert. His death last July came weeks after that farewell performance in his hometown of Birmingham and followed a period of significant health challenges, including multiple surgeries after a fall in February 2019 and a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.
Stacey Tang, chair of the 2026 Brit Awards Committee and co-president of RCA Records at Sony Music UK, framed the award as recognition of Ozzy’s influence: "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. "
What makes this notable is the conjunction of personal and professional threads — family curation, past hosting appearances, collaborative musicians and broad industry honours — coming together at a ceremony that itself marks a logistical shift by moving outside London for the first time.
