Rename Birmingham Airport as Ozzy Osbourne International

Movement:RIP Ozzy Osbourne — petitions honour 'The Prince of Darkness
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The Issue

Ozzy Osbourne was the most important musician ever to hail from Birmingham. He rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the pioneering rock band Black Sabbath, who invented the genre of heavy metal.

Ozzy's influence on music and culture is undeniable. Naming our international airport after him would be a fitting tribute to his extraordinary career and contributions to the arts.

Other airports in the UK are named after their famous children (George Best International Airport in Belfast, John Lennon Airport in Liverpool)  so it is only right that we do this here in Birmingham, in honour of Ozzy.

Together, we can celebrate the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne and the incredible influence our city has had on the world stage, thanks to him.

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Dan HudsonPetition StarterHalf of A Gay And A Nongay, the UK’s #1 LGBTQ+ podcast. Host of BBC TV doc Sashay To Hell. Radio host and stand-up comic.
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Recent signers:
Ed Lawson and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Ozzy Osbourne was the most important musician ever to hail from Birmingham. He rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the pioneering rock band Black Sabbath, who invented the genre of heavy metal.

Ozzy's influence on music and culture is undeniable. Naming our international airport after him would be a fitting tribute to his extraordinary career and contributions to the arts.

Other airports in the UK are named after their famous children (George Best International Airport in Belfast, John Lennon Airport in Liverpool)  so it is only right that we do this here in Birmingham, in honour of Ozzy.

Together, we can celebrate the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne and the incredible influence our city has had on the world stage, thanks to him.

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Dan HudsonPetition StarterHalf of A Gay And A Nongay, the UK’s #1 LGBTQ+ podcast. Host of BBC TV doc Sashay To Hell. Radio host and stand-up comic.
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The Decision Makers

Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport
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“At BHX we are aware of the legacy and love Ozzy Osborne has in the region. He is rightfully a talent and character that needs to be celebrated and remembered by his fans, long after he has left us. We are aware of the petition and are following it closely. In the immediate future we are looking at options that are quicker and easier to deliver than a renaming of an international airport. Ozzy Osborne is an inspiration to so many in our region proving that talent, hard work, and commitment can take you to all corners of the world. In coming weeks, we will be looking at how we can celebrate his heritage and contribution to the region via terminal artwork, creating a greater sense of place for Birmingham and his fans.”

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Petition created on 22 July 2025